The Wacker Neuson Ballast Box CE Yellow is a genuine OEM component designed for the LTC4L 50Hz CE light tower. As a direct factory replacement, this part is sourced from Wacker Neuson and built to the exact specifications of the original — ensuring a correct installation without the guesswork of adapting an off-spec part. It is confirmed compatible with LTC4L light tower configurations carrying 50Hz CE designation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Specification: — Manufactured to the exact ballast ratings required by the LTC4L light tower, ensuring correct lamp ignition voltage and stable arc maintenance under continuous operation.
- CE-Compliant Configuration: — Designed specifically for CE-rated 50Hz markets, meeting the regulatory requirements for electrical equipment deployed across European jobsites.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Matches the original mounting points and wiring connections of the LTC4L housing, allowing straightforward removal and reinstallation by field technicians.
- Factory Color Identification: — Yellow finish matches the OEM visual coding standard, aiding correct identification during servicing and parts inspection.
- Verified LTC4L Fitment: — Confirmed for LTC4L light towers under machine configurations 5000009379 and 5000009485, both 50Hz CE variants.
- Electrical Safety Integrity: — A correctly rated ballast box maintains safe starting current and voltage control for the lamp circuit; an out-of-spec or failed unit can cause lamp failure, overheating, or circuit damage.
The ballast box in a light tower is a critical electrical component responsible for regulating the high voltage needed to strike and sustain the arc within metal halide or similar discharge lamps. It controls the initial ignition surge and then limits the current during steady-state operation, protecting both the lamp and the surrounding electrical circuit. When the ballast box fails or degrades, the lamp may fail to ignite, flicker under load, or draw uncontrolled current that can damage connected components — making timely replacement with a correctly rated unit essential for safe, uninterrupted site lighting.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000163177 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0163177 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ballast Box CE Yellow |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Light Tower, 50Hz CE | LTC4L | 5000009379, 5000009485 |
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