The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Electric Lower Trowel Handle designed for the CT36 and CT48 series walk-behind concrete power trowels. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this handle is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original component, ensuring a proper fit within the machine's control assembly. Compatible across a wide range of CT36 and CT48 models — including the CT36-5A, CT36-6, CT36-8A, CT36-9, CT36-X, CT48-8A, CT48-9, CT48-11A, CT48-13A-V, and their variants — the covers one of the broadest fitment ranges in the CT series lineup. When the lower trowel handle is worn, cracked, or damaged, operator control and comfort are directly compromised, making prompt replacement essential for safe and consistent finishing work.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Molded and finished to the original Wacker Neuson design spec, with correct grip geometry and electrical interface points for the electric CT-series control system.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Mounts to the existing lower handle bracket on CT36 and CT48 frames using the original hardware, with no reworking of the handle tube or control wiring.
- Wide CT-Series Fitment: — Verified for use across CT36-5A, CT36-6, CT36-8A, CT36-9, CT36-X, CT48-8A, CT48-9, CT48-11A, CT48-13A-V, and multiple variant models within the CT36 and CT48 families.
- Operator Control Integrity: — A sound lower handle is critical to maintaining steady, low-fatigue control of the trowel during long finishing passes; a damaged handle can cause erratic machine handling and operator strain.
- Electrical Compatibility: — Specifically designed for electric-drive CT models, with correct routing and attachment points for the machine's wiring — not interchangeable with non-electric variants.
The lower trowel handle is the primary interface between the operator and the walk-behind power trowel, providing the grip and directional control needed to guide the machine across a concrete slab during the finishing process. On electric CT-series trowels, the lower handle also serves as a routing and mounting point for control wiring, making its structural integrity especially important. A cracked, broken, or excessively worn handle can reduce operator leverage, introduce unwanted vibration transfer, and in the case of electric models, risk damage to the control wiring routed through or along the handle assembly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000170011 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0170011 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Electric Lower Trowel Handle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-400E Trowel | CT36-400E | 5000009448, 5000620828 |
| CT48-9 Trowel | CT48-9 | 5000009453 |
| CT48-8A Trowel | CT48-8A | 5000009449 |
| CT36-6 Trowel | CT36-6 | 5000009443 |
| CT36-5A Trowel | CT36-5A | 5000009438 |
| CT36-5A-C Trowel | CT36-5A-C | 5000620040 |
| 915mm/36in, Walk-Behind Trowel | CT36-X | 5000620036 |
| 915mm/36in, Walk-behind Trowel | CT36-X-C | 5000620039 |
| CT36-9 Trowel | CT36-9 | 5000009444 |
| CT36-8A Trowel | CT36-8A | 5000009439 |
| CT36-9-V Trowel | CT36-9-V | 5000009447 |
| CT36-8A-V Trowel | CT36-8A-V | 5000009442 |
| CT48-11A Trowel | CT48-11A | 5000009450 |
| CT48-13A-V Trowel | CT48-13A-V | 5000009452 |
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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