The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Tapping Screw M5 X 10 designed for the GP, GPS, GV, and GV-series portable generators, including the GP3800A, GP5600A, GP6600A, GPS5600A, GPS6600A, GP4000, GV2500A, GV3800A, GV5600A, and GV6600A. As a direct OEM replacement, part is manufactured to the same specification as the original hardware, ensuring a consistent, secure fit within the generator assembly. This screw is used across a wide range of Wacker Neuson portable generator configurations — from standard open-frame units to models equipped with wheel kits and electric start — making it a frequently needed service item for technicians maintaining a fleet of these machines. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure this is the correct fastener for your application.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Thread Integrity — Formed to the exact M5 X 10 thread pitch and head specification of the original screw, so it seats fully and torques correctly without risk of cross-threading or stripping.
- Self-Tapping Design — The tapping profile cuts its own thread on installation, making replacement straightforward in panel, housing, or bracket applications where a pre-tapped hole may be worn.
- Broad Generator Family Coverage — Fits GP3800A, GP5600A, GP6600A, GPS5600A, GPS6600A, GP4000, GV2500A, GV3800A, GV5600A, GV6600A, and GP2500A series generators across multiple configuration variants.
- Structural Integrity Where It Counts — A loose or missing fastener in a generator enclosure or panel can allow covers to shift under vibration, exposing internal components to debris, moisture, and accidental contact.
- Sourced Direct from Wacker Neuson — Supplied as a genuine OEM part, so the material grade, coating, and dimensions match what was installed at the factory — critical for a fastener expected to resist engine vibration over long run hours.
A tapping screw is a hardened fastener that cuts its own mating thread as it is driven into a pre-drilled hole in sheet metal, plastic housings, or light-gauge brackets. In portable generators, these screws are commonly used to secure access panels, control covers, and structural enclosure components. When a tapping screw becomes stripped, corroded, or lost, the panel or cover it secures can loosen under the constant vibration of a running engine — leading to misalignment, rattling, and potential exposure of internal wiring or fuel system components. Replacing a damaged or missing screw promptly with the correct OEM specification fastener restores the integrity of the enclosure and keeps the generator operating as intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162473 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162473 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tapping Screw M5 X 10 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Portable Generator | GP5600A | 5000620094, 5000620095, 5000620381, 5000620382, 5000620326, 5000620327, 5000620984, 5000620979, 5000620980, 5000620042, 5000620043, 5000620091, 5000620092, 5000620011, 5000620012, 5100041979 |
| GPS5600A,CAN GFI | GPS5600A | 5000620096, 5000620383, 5000620328, 5000620981, 5000620982, 5000620044, 5000620093, 5000620013 |
| GP6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GP6600A | 5000620100, 5000620101, 5000620384, 5000620329, 5000620330, 5000620045, 5000620046, 5000620097, 5000620098, 5000620014, 5000620015, 5100042220 |
| GPS6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GPS6600A | 5000620102, 5000620386, 5000620331, 5000620047, 5000620099, 5000620016 |
| Portable Generator | GP3800A | 5000620104, 5000620379, 5000620485, 5000620342, 5000620484, 5000620041, 5000620103, 5000620010, 5100041978 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP6600 | 5000620385, 5000620989, 5000620990, 5000620985, 5000620986 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP4000 | 5000620090, 5000620380, 5000620977, 5000620978, 5000620089 |
| GPS6600A Generator, EPA | GPS6600 | 5000620987, 5000620988 |
| GP3800A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP3800 | 5000620976, 5000620974, 5000620975, 5100031174 |
| GP5600A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP5600 | 5000620983 |
| Value Generator | GV3800A | 5000620409, 5000620287, 5000620334 |
| Value Generator | GV5600A | 5000620410, 5000620288, 5000620335 |
| Value Generator, 60Hz | GV2500A | 5000620542, 5000620286 |
| Value Portable Generator | GV3800 | 5000620994 |
| Value Portable Generator | GV5600 | 5000620995 |
| Value Portable Generators | GV6600 | 5000620996 |
| Value Generator, 60Hz | GV6600A | 5000620289, 5000620336 |
| GP2500A | GP2500A | 5100041977 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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