The Wacker Neuson CAC Intake Pipe G120 is a genuine OEM component designed for the G-Series portable generator line, including G70, G100, G120, G150, and G180 mobile generator configurations. As a direct OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact dimensions and material specifications required for proper charge air cooler intake performance across standard, cold-weather, skid-mounted, and custom variants. This part fits a broad range of G-Series generator builds — including Tier 3 switchable 600-volt units and Transport Canada-compliant models — making it the correct choice for operators maintaining fleet units across multiple configurations. Ordering by part number ensures you receive the right component without guesswork.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Charge Air Routing Integrity — Manufactured to exact internal diameter and wall-thickness tolerances required to maintain proper pressurized airflow through the charge air cooler circuit.
- Direct OEM Replacement — Connects directly to the factory charge air cooler inlet on G-Series generators; no trimming, adapting, or reworking of existing fittings needed.
- Broad G-Series Compatibility — Confirmed fit across G70, G100, G120, G150, and G180 generator models in standard, cold-weather, skid-mounted, custom, and Transport Canada configurations.
- Protects Engine Efficiency — A sound intake pipe keeps cooled, dense charge air moving to the engine; a cracked or collapsed pipe causes intake leaks that raise exhaust temps and reduce power output under load.
- Boost-Pressure Integrity — The pipe is rated to handle the pressurized airflow from the turbocharger outlet to the charge air cooler inlet; material and joint geometry resist heat cycling and vibration fatigue common in generator applications.
The charge air cooler (CAC) intake pipe routes compressed, heated air from the turbocharger into the charge air cooler, where that air is cooled before entering the engine's intake manifold. Cooling the charge air increases its density, which allows the engine to burn fuel more efficiently and produce rated power output. When this pipe cracks, collapses, or develops a loose connection, boost pressure drops, intake air temperature rises, and the engine loses efficiency — often presenting as sluggish response under load, elevated exhaust temperatures, or reduced generator output. Replacing a damaged pipe with a genuine Wacker Neuson 5000170696 restores the sealed, pressurized path the system depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000170696 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0170696 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | CAC Intake Pipe G120 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Generator (Cold Weather ) | G120 | 5000620291, 5000620290, 5000620292, 5000620654, 5000620653, 5200001320, 5000620652, 5200006901, 5200003159, 5200014467, 5200014468, 5000620311, 5200014466, 5000620309, 5000620310, 5200008353, 5200008350, 5200008351, 5200008349, 5100025818, 5100025840 |
| G100-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G100 | 5000620651, 5000620650, 5200001319, 5000620649, 5200003158, 5200006900, 5000620312, 5000620313, 5000620314, 5200008348, 5200008346, 5200008347, 5200008345, 5100025816, 5100026957, 5100026958, 5100026959, 5100029211 |
| G150-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G150 | 5000620657, 5200001321, 5200006902, 5000620656, 5000620306, 5000620655, 5200003160, 5000620307, 5000620308, 5200025554, 5100026980, 5100026981, 5100026982, 5100029212, 5100025830 |
| G180-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G180 | 5000620660, 5200001322, 5200006903, 5000620303, 5000620658, 5000620659, 5200003161, 5000620304, 5000620305, 5200014470, 5200014471, 5200014469, 5200025555, 5100025832, 5100025842 |
| Mobile Generator | G70 | 5200008344 |
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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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