The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM 5/16 Barb X 3/8 F.NPT Fitting designed for the G-Series portable and skid-mounted mobile generators and LTW light towers. As a direct OEM replacement, is manufactured to the same specifications as the original hardware installed at the factory. This fitting is confirmed for a wide range of G-Series models — including the G25, G50, G70, G85, G100, G120, G150, G180, G230, and G240 — as well as LTW6K, LTW8K, LTW20Z-1, and LTW20Z-3 light tower configurations across standard, cold weather, and custom variants. Keeping the correct barb-to-NPT transition fitting in place ensures your fuel or fluid line connections stay leak-free and fully operational.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Thread and Barb Dimensions — Manufactured as a genuine Wacker Neuson part, this fitting delivers the correct 5/16-inch barb-to-3/8-inch female NPT transition, eliminating the guesswork of sourcing a third-party substitute that may not seal correctly.
- Drop-In Line Connection — Threads directly into the 3/8 F.NPT port and accepts a 5/16-inch hose barb without rework, making it a straightforward swap on any compatible G-Series or LTW unit.
- Broad Generator and Light Tower Coverage — Fits an extensive range of Wacker Neuson G-Series skid-mounted and mobile generators (G25 through G240) and LTW6K, LTW8K, LTW20Z-1, and LTW20Z-3 light towers, including Tier 3, Tier 4i, and Tier 4 Final engine configurations.
- Leak-Free Fluid Routing — A correctly seated barb fitting maintains a secure, pressure-holding connection between hose and manifold. A cracked, cross-threaded, or missing fitting can allow fuel or coolant to weep, creating performance loss and a potential fire hazard on diesel-powered equipment.
- Fuel System Safety — Because this fitting is part of the fuel or fluid delivery circuit on diesel generator and light tower equipment, using a correctly rated OEM component is essential to prevent leaks that could pose a fire or environmental risk on the jobsite.
A barb-to-NPT fitting serves as the transition point between a flexible hose and a threaded port in a machine's fuel, coolant, or fluid system. The barbed end grips the inside of a hose to form a secure, pull-resistant connection, while the female NPT thread seals against a male-threaded port on a manifold, pump, or housing. When this fitting cracks, strips, or is lost during service, the fluid circuit cannot hold pressure — leading to leaks, air ingestion, or flow interruption that can prevent the generator or light tower from running reliably. Replacing it with the correct OEM part ensures the thread form, barb diameter, and material grade all match what the system was designed for.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160596 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160596 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | 5/16 Barb X 3/8 F.NPT Fitting |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Skid-mounted Mobile Generator, Custom | G70 | 5000620352, 5000620350, 5000620351, 5000009367, 5000009468, 5000620002, 5000620648, 5000620647, 5000620711, 5000620646, 5200001318, 5200003220, 5200006879, 5200014464, 5000620708, 5200014463, 5200014465, 5200008344, 5200008342, 5200008343, 5200008339, 5200008341, 5200008340, 5200015952, 5100022041, 5100022040, 5100025814, 5100025838 |
| Skid-mounted Mobile Generator | G50 | 5000009467, 5000009366, 5000620001, 5200001062, 5200001063, 5200001060, 5200001061, 5000620707, 5000620710, 5000620964, 5000620965, 5000620966, 5200015909, 5100022009, 5100022008, 5100025812, 5100026954, 5100029210, 5100026955, 5100026956 |
| Mobile Generator, Custom | G25 | 5000620346, 5000620344, 5000620345, 5000620642, 5000009466, 5000620004, 5000620640, 5000620709, 5000620641, 5000009368, 5200005557, 5000620931, 5200009372, 5200014461, 5200014460, 5200014462, 5000621005, 5200003991, 5000620706, 5100022834, 5100041582, 5100045542, 5100042507, 5100042510, 5100042512, 5100042509, 5100025836, 5100042508 |
| Mobile Generator | G85 | 5000009459, 5000620003, 5000009369 |
| LTW20Z-1, LIGHT TOWER 60Hz, ISUZU, CUSTOM, T4i | LTW20Z1 | 5000620842, 5000620375, 5200004205, 5200004096, 5200023191, 5200024872 |
| LTW6K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW6K | 5000620372, 5000620840, 5200004094, 5200024870 |
| LTW8K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW8K | 5000620374, 5000620841, 5200004204, 5200004095, 5200023190, 5200024871 |
| G100-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G100 | 5000620651, 5000620650, 5000620649, 5200003158, 5200006900, 5200003859, 5000620312, 5000620313, 5000620314, 5200008346, 5200008347, 5200008345, 5100025816, 5100026957, 5100026958, 5100026959, 5100029211 |
| G120-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G120 | 5000620654, 5000620653, 5000620652, 5200003159, 5200003856, 5200014467, 5200014468, 5000620311, 5200014466, 5000620309, 5000620310, 5200008350, 5200008351, 5200008349, 5100025818, 5100025840 |
| G240-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G240 | 5000620663, 5200006904, 5000620662, 5000620300, 5000620661, 5200003162, 5000620301, 5000620302, 5100025834 |
| LTW20Z-3, LIGHT TOWER 60HZ, ISUZU TIER 4i | LTW20Z3 | 5000620376, 5000620843, 5200003583, 5200004097, 5200023192 |
| Mobile Generator | G150 | 5200006902, 5000620656, 5000620306, 5000620655, 5200003160, 5000620889, 5000620307, 5200007860, 5000620308, 5000620887, 5000620888, 5200014784, 5000620657, 5200010135, 5200010136, 5200010137, 5100022044, 5100022045, 5100026980, 5100026981, 5100026982, 5100029212 |
| G180 Generator Hertz,Cold Weather | G180 | 5200006903, 5000620303, 5000620658, 5000620659, 5200003161, 5000620886, 5000620884, 5200007861, 5000620304, 5000620885, 5000620305, 5000620660, 5200010140, 5200010138, 5200010139, 5200014471, 5200014469, 5100045089, 5100045575, 5100045576, 5100045590, 5100045591, 5100045592, 5100049844, 5100049845 |
| G230 Generator, Custom T4i | G230 | 5000620883, 5000620881, 5000620882, 5200007862, 5200010141, 5200010142, 5200010143, 5100045190, 5100045596, 5100045597, 5100049846, 5100049847 |
| LTW20Z3-V S LIGHT TOWER, COLD WEATHER, T4i | LTW20Z3-V S | 5200018566, 5200018558, 5200018562, 5200023196, 5100015094, 5100022126 |
| LTW20Z1-V S LIGHT TOWER, COLD WEATHER, T4i | LTW20Z1-V S | 5200018565, 5200018557, 5200018561, 5200024875, 5200023195, 5100015093, 5100022125 |
| LTW6K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW6K-V S | 5200018563, 5200018555, 5200018559, 5200024873 |
| LTW8K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW8K-V S | 5200018564, 5200018556, 5200023194, 5200018560, 5200024874, 5100015095, 5100022084 |
| Light Tower | LTW20Z3-V | 5200012881, 5200012885, 5200012867, 5200022694 |
| Light Tower | LTW6K-V | 5200012864, 5200012868, 5200012882 |
| Light Tower | LTW8K-V | 5200012869, 5200012883, 5200012865 |
| Light Tower | LTW20Z1-V | 5200012880, 5200012884, 5200012866 |
| Mobile Generator | G95 | 5200016642, 5200020677, 5100029186 |
| Mobile Generator | G60 | 5200015951, 5200016641, 5100029185 |
| Generator | G40 | 5200015906, 5200015907, 5200016640, 5100029184 |
| Mobile Generator | G20 | 5200016628, 5200022625 |
| G110 Generator, Brazil, Value | G110 | 5100022042, 5100022043 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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