The Wacker Neuson Circuit Breaker 20A is a genuine OEM component designed for the GV3800A, GV2500A, and GP2500A portable generator series. As a direct factory replacement, this breaker matches the original specification installed at the time of manufacture, ensuring correct trip rating and panel fitment. Wacker Neuson OEM parts are produced to the same standards as the components your machine shipped with, giving you confidence that the replacement will perform exactly as intended. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure accurate fitment across the GV and GP generator families.
Key Features
- Correct 20A Trip Rating — matched to the original overcurrent protection spec, so the breaker trips at the right threshold rather than too early or too late.
- Genuine OEM Part — sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same circuit breaker installed on the production line, not a generic substitute.
- Direct Panel Replacement — designed to mount and connect in the existing breaker panel position with no rework to the surrounding wiring or housing.
- Broad Generator Family Coverage — fits GV3800A Value Generator, GV2500A Value Generator (60Hz), and GP2500A portable generator models.
- Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection — a correctly rated breaker safeguards connected tools and the generator's internal wiring; an undersized or failed breaker puts both the machine and downstream equipment at risk.
A circuit breaker is the generator's primary overcurrent protection device. When current draw exceeds the rated amperage — whether from an overloaded circuit, a short, or a faulty tool — the breaker trips and interrupts power before heat or sustained overcurrent can damage the generator's wiring or connected equipment. Once the fault is cleared, the breaker can be reset and normal operation resumed. A breaker that fails to trip when it should, or that nuisance-trips under normal load, compromises both the generator's output reliability and the safety of anything plugged into it, making timely replacement with the correct-rated part essential.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000170901 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0170901 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker 20A |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Generator | GV3800A | 5000620409 |
| Value Generator, 60Hz | GV2500A | 5000620542, 5000620286 |
| GP2500A | GP2500A | 5100041977 |
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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