The Wacker Neuson Top Cover Shim.012, Orange is a genuine OEM shim designed for the CRT36 and CRT48 series ride-on concrete power trowels. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this shim delivers the exact thickness and material specification required for proper top cover alignment and adjustment. It is compatible across a broad range of CRT models, including the CRT36-24A, CRT36-25, CRT36-26A, CRT48-31V, CRT48-33K, CRT48-34V, CRT48-35L, CRT48-35V, CRT48-37V, CRT48-57K, and their variants including Power Steer, Dual-Fuel, Electronic Steering, and high-speed configurations. When you need an exact-fit shim to restore correct top cover clearance, part number is the specification-matched solution.
Key Features
- OEM Thickness Accuracy — At .012 in, this shim is manufactured to the precise tolerance required for correct top cover seating on CRT ride-on trowels, ensuring the gap is neither too tight nor too loose.
- Color-Coded for Quick Identification — The orange color designation allows technicians to identify and select the correct shim thickness at a glance during assembly or adjustment, reducing the chance of installation error.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Produced to Wacker Neuson's original specifications, this shim maintains the dimensional integrity that aftermarket alternatives may not consistently match for shimming applications.
- Broad CRT Series Compatibility — Fits a wide range of CRT36 and CRT48 ride-on concrete trowel models, including standard, high-speed, Power Steer, Dual-Fuel, and EU variants, making it a versatile stocking item for CRT fleets.
- Supports Correct Trowel Head Operation — Proper top cover shimming keeps the rotor assembly correctly positioned; an incorrect or missing shim can lead to misalignment, vibration, or premature wear of trowel components.
A top cover shim is a precision spacer used to set and maintain the correct clearance between the top cover and the rotor or gearbox assembly on a ride-on concrete trowel. By controlling this gap, the shim ensures the trowel head operates smoothly, with consistent blade pressure and minimal vibration transmitted through the drive components. When a shim is worn, crushed, or missing, the top cover can shift out of position, leading to uneven blade contact with the concrete surface, accelerated wear on surrounding components, and a finished surface that falls short of the flatness and smoothness a CRT machine is designed to deliver.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000163658 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0163658 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Top Cover Shim .012, Orange |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CRT48-35L Trowel | CRT48-35L | 5000620113, 5000620806 |
| CRT48-35V | CRT48-35V | 5000620112 |
| CRT48-35V | CRT48-35V EU | 5000620807 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-25 | 5000620115, 5000620295, 5000620803, 5000620804 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-34V | 5000620805, 5000620075, 5200004935 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V | 5000620476 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On Trowel | CRT36-24A | 5000620080, 5000620299, 5000620801, 5000620802 |
| 1220mm/48in High Speed Ride-On Trowel | CRT48-31V-H | 5000009086 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-23K-H | 5000009083 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-24A-H | 5000009232 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS | 5000620704 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS EU | 5000620900 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-E | 5000009481 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-ES-E | 5000009482 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-24A-E | 5000009483 |
| CRT36-26A Trowel w/Wheel Kit | CRT36-26A | 5000621000, 5000620999, 5000621001, 5000621002 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel, El ectronic Steering | CRT48-31V-ES | 5000009216 |
| CRT48-33K | CRT48-33K | 5200002353 |
| CRT48-33K Trowel, Dual-Fuel | CRT48-33K DF | 5200007686, 5200007687 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-25K-H | 5000620027 |
| CRT48-33K | CRT48-33k | 5200002354 |
| CRTv 36-26A Trowel, w/Wheel Kit | CRTv36-26A | 5200008544, 5200008545, 5200008546 |
| CRT48-57K Trowel, Power Steer | CRT48-57k-PS | 5200018779 |
| CRT48-37V Trowel | CRT48-37V | 5100024209 |
| CRT48-57K Trowel | CRT48-57K-MS | 5100018892 |
| CRT48-37V Trowel, Power Steer | CRT48-37V-PS | 5100024291 |
| CRT48-57K-PS | CRT48-57k-PS EU | 5200018820 |
| CRT48-35V, Power Steer | CRT48-35V-PS | 5200016909 |
| CRT48-37V | CRT48-37V EU | 5100024290 |
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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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