The Wacker Neuson 5000164429 Circuit Breaker is a genuine OEM component designed for the GP5600A, GPS5600A, GP5600, and GV5600 series portable generators. As a direct factory replacement, it ensures proper overcurrent protection for the generator's electrical output system, maintaining safe and consistent power delivery.
Key Features
- Factory-Correct Trip Rating — Genuine OEM construction ensures the breaker trips at the correct current threshold, protecting both the generator's wiring and connected equipment from overload damage.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to the same terminal configuration and mounting footprint as the original, allowing straightforward installation without modification to the breaker panel or wiring harness.
- Electrical System Protection — A functioning circuit breaker is the last line of defense against wiring damage and output failure during overload conditions; a faulty breaker can leave output circuits unprotected or permanently open.
A circuit breaker in a portable generator acts as an automatic safety switch that interrupts the flow of electricity when the current draw exceeds a safe threshold. This prevents overheating, wiring damage, and potential fire risk during overload or short-circuit events. When a breaker fails — either by tripping without cause or by failing to trip when it should — the generator either shuts down unexpectedly during normal use or loses the protection it was designed to provide, putting connected tools and equipment at risk.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000164429 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0164429 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GP5600A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP5600 | 5000620983 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP5600A | 5000620094, 5000620382, 5000620381, 5000620327, 5000620095, 5000620326, 5000620984, 5000620980, 5000620979, 5000620092, 5000620091 |
| Premium Portable Generator w/ electric start | GPS5600A | 5000620383, 5000620096, 5000620328, 5000620981, 5000620982, 5000620093 |
| Value Portable Generator | GV5600 | 5000620995 |
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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