The Wacker Neuson Key is a genuine OEM component designed for CT36 and CT48 series walk-behind concrete power trowels. As a direct OEM part, it is manufactured to the exact specifications required by Wacker Neuson, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation every time. Confirmed fitment includes the CT36-8A-V, CT36-9-V, and CT48-13A-V trowel models. Keep a spare on hand to avoid unnecessary interruptions during finishing operations.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Specification — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact dimensional and material tolerances, ensuring the key engages its mating components without slop or premature wear.
- Direct Drop-In Installation — Machined to match the original keyway profile, so no filing, shimming, or modification is needed to seat it correctly in the shaft or hub.
- Broad CT-Series Compatibility — Fits the CT36-8A-V, CT36-9-V, and CT48-13A-V walk-behind concrete power trowels, covering both 36-inch and 48-inch finishing platforms.
- Torque Transmission Integrity — A correctly fitted key locks the rotating assembly to the shaft, transferring drive torque cleanly; a worn or sheared key causes slippage, uneven blade rotation, and poor surface finish on the slab.
- Drive-Train Safety Compliance — Maintaining the correct key in a power trowel drive system prevents unexpected decoupling of rotating components, protecting both the operator and the machine during finishing passes.
A key is a small but load-bearing component seated in a machined slot — the keyway — between a rotating shaft and a hub or gear. Its job is to prevent relative rotation between those two parts, locking them together so drive torque is transmitted cleanly from one to the other. In a walk-behind concrete power trowel like the CT36 or CT48, this connection is critical to consistent, uniform blade rotation across the finishing pan. When a key shears, wears, or goes missing, the driven component can slip or spin freely on the shaft, resulting in loss of blade control, irregular surface finish, and potential damage to the drive assembly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000164680 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0164680 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Key |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-8A-V | CT36-8A-V | 5000620832, 5000009442 |
| CT48-13A-V Trowel | CT48-13A-V | 5000009452, 5000620836 |
| CT36-9-V Trowel | CT36-9-V | 5000009447, 5000620834 |
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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