The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Ballast 50 Hz With Capacitor designed for the LTC4L light tower series, including 50Hz and 50Hz CE configurations. As a direct OEM replacement, this ballast is built to the original electrical specifications, ensuring the lamp drive circuitry operates exactly as Wacker Neuson intended. This part is confirmed to fit LTC4L light towers across multiple configurations, making it the correct choice when replacing a failed or degraded ballast on these units.
Key Features
- Matched 50 Hz Electrical Specification — Built to the correct frequency rating for 50 Hz operation, ensuring proper lamp ignition, stable arc control, and full light output without flicker or overload.
- Integrated Capacitor Assembly — Includes the capacitor as part of the complete assembly, so the power factor correction and starting circuit are replaced together for a complete, like-for-like restoration.
- Genuine OEM Component — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the original design tolerances for voltage regulation and thermal performance specific to the LTC4L lamp circuit.
- LTC4L Series Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across LTC4L 50Hz and LTC4L 50Hz CE light tower variants, covering both standard and CE-marked European-market configurations.
- Restores Full Lighting Output — A worn or failed ballast causes lamps to flicker, fail to strike, or run below rated brightness; replacing it with 5000160450 returns the tower to full, consistent illumination.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Using the correct OEM ballast ensures the lamp circuit operates within its rated current and voltage limits, protecting both the fixture and the operator on site.
The ballast is the core electrical control component in a discharge lamp lighting system. It regulates the current supplied to the lamp, provides the high-voltage pulse needed to strike the arc at startup, and maintains stable power delivery throughout operation. The integrated capacitor works alongside the ballast to correct power factor and support reliable lamp ignition. When a ballast fails, the lamp will not start, will flicker continuously, or will draw incorrect current — shortening lamp life and reducing light output. Replacing the ballast with the correct 50 Hz unit restores full lamp function and protects the rest of the lighting circuit.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160450 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160450 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ballast 50 Hz With Capacitor |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Light Tower, 50Hz | LTC4L | 5000009377, 5000009379, 5000009485 |
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