The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Screw M5 X 16 designed for the GV and GP series portable generators, including the GV3800A, GV5600A, GV6600A, GP3800A, GP5600A, and GP6600A. As a direct-from-manufacturer fastener, the delivers the exact thread pitch, length, and head specification required by Wacker Neuson's engineering tolerances. Sourcing the correct OEM screw ensures panels, covers, and structural components seat flush and stay secure through the vibration and thermal cycling that generator operation demands. Confirm your model number before ordering — fitment data spans multiple GV and GP configurations across several build series.
Key Features
- OEM Thread and Length Specification — M5 x 16 dimensions are matched to Wacker Neuson's original engineering spec, ensuring correct clamping load without over- or under-torquing the fastened joint.
- Drop-In Hardware Replacement — replaces the original fastener without any rework to the mounting boss or mating component; threads engage immediately on installation.
- Broad GV and GP Generator Compatibility — verified fitment across GV3800A, GV5600A, GV6600A, GP3800A, GP5600A, and GP6600A portable generator models.
- Maintains Structural Integrity Under Load — a stripped, corroded, or wrong-size screw can allow covers and housings to shift, exposing internal components to dust, moisture, and mechanical damage during operation.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson parts network, carrying the same part number — 5000171787 — used by authorized service centers.
The Screw M5 X 16 is a metric fastener used to secure housings, panels, brackets, and covers throughout the generator assembly. Although small, a fastener at the correct specification is critical — the M5 thread diameter and 16 mm shank length determine how much clamping force is applied to the joint, and using an incorrect substitute can result in stripped threads, loose assemblies, or cracked mounting points. When a fastener fails or goes missing, nearby components can vibrate loose during generator operation, leading to misalignment, accelerated wear on adjacent parts, or gaps that allow contaminants into the machine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000171787 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0171787 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Screw M5 X 16 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Generator | GV3800A | 5000620409, 5000620287, 5000620334 |
| Value Generator | GV5600A | 5000620410, 5000620288, 5000620335 |
| Value Portable Generator | GV3800 | 5000620994 |
| Value Portable Generator | GV5600 | 5000620995 |
| Value Portable Generators | GV6600 | 5000620996 |
| Value Generator, 60Hz | GV6600A | 5000620289, 5000620336 |
| GP3800A | GP3800A | 5100041978 |
| GP5600A | GP5600A | 5100041979 |
| GP6600A | GP6600A | 5100042220 |
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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