The Wacker Neuson 5000170979 Door Latch is a genuine OEM component designed for RD16 tandem rollers, RTLx-SC3 and RTKx-SC3 remote-controlled trench rollers, and CB14B soil and asphalt compactors. As a direct factory replacement, this latch restores secure panel closure on machines where access doors and service covers are subject to constant vibration and heavy field use. Wacker Neuson genuine OEM parts are manufactured to the same specifications as the original components fitted at the factory, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation every time.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Retention Strength — Manufactured to the same engagement-force and material specifications as the original latch, so the door holds firmly even under the continuous vibration loads generated by compaction equipment.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Matches original mounting points and latch geometry across all covered machine families, allowing straightforward swap-out without drilling, filing, or adapting hardware.
- Broad Roller Family Coverage — A single part number serves RD16-90 and RD16-100 tandem rollers, RTLx-SC3 and RTKx-SC3 remote-controlled trench rollers, CB14B soil and asphalt compactors, and HTC15 trench rollers, consolidating your parts inventory.
- Protects Internal Components — A functioning latch keeps service covers and access panels sealed against dust, water, and jobsite debris. A worn or broken latch allows panels to rattle open, exposing hydraulic, electrical, and engine components to contamination and impact damage.
- Verified Part Number — Ordering by Wacker Neuson part number 5000170979 confirms you are receiving the correct latch for your specific machine configuration, reducing the risk of returns and installation delays.
A door latch on compaction and roller equipment secures access panels, engine covers, and service compartment doors against the constant vibration produced during operation. On machines like tandem rollers and remote-controlled trench rollers, panels that are not held firmly closed can vibrate open mid-operation, exposing sensitive hydraulic lines, electrical connections, and control components to dust, moisture, and physical damage. When a latch wears, corrodes, or breaks, the panel it secures can no longer be reliably closed, creating both a maintenance liability and a potential safety hazard for the operator and surrounding personnel.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000170979 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0170979 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Door Latch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrostatic Vibratory Roller ( IRH) | RD16-90 | 5000620127, 5000620060, 5000620799 |
| RD 16-100 | RD16-100 | 5000620402, 5000620798 |
| RTKx-SC3 Trench Roller | RTK82-SC3 | 5200019257, 5200019256, 5200019255 |
| RTKx-SC3 TRENCH ROLLER,GRN | RTKx-SC3 | 5200019258, 5200019259, 5100018517, 5100018518, 5100034371, 5100039613, 5100037397, 5100052334, 5100052336, 5100052333, 5100052337, 5100052335 |
| RTL82-SC3 ROLLER,SMOOTH DRUM | RTL82-SC3 | 5200019234, 5200019238, 5200022541, 5200019233, 5200019235, 5200019236, 5200019239, 5200019237, 5200019232 |
| RTLx-SC3 TRENCH ROLLER,GRN | RTLx-SC3 | 5200019251, 5200019250, 5200019254, 5200019252, 5100018515, 5100018516, 5200019253, 5100038346, 5100045091, 5100052332, 5100052269 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | CB14B-900 | 5200004073, 5200019030, 5200004071, 5200004074, 5200005252 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | CB14B-1000 | 5200004688, 5200019031, 5200004072 |
| Trench Roller | RTx-SC2 EU | 5100028378, 5100052330 |
| Trench Roller | HTC15 | 5100065571 |
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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