The Wacker Neuson Main Breaker 25 Amp is a genuine OEM electrical protection component designed for LTN6L and LTN6LE series light towers. As a direct factory replacement, this 25-amp main breaker installs into the electrical panel of your light tower exactly as the original, with no adapter or modification needed. Fitment covers a wide range of LTN6L configurations including 50 Hz, 60 Hz, cold weather, Tier 4 Final, CE-rated, racked, and custom variants, as well as the LTN6LE 50 Hz CE racked unit. Keeping this breaker in proper working order is essential to maintaining safe, uninterrupted operation of your light tower on the jobsite.
Key Features
- Correct 25-Amp Rating: — Matches the original trip threshold of the LTN6L electrical system, ensuring the circuit opens at the right load without nuisance tripping or under-protection.
- Genuine OEM Component: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this breaker meets the same electrical specifications as the part it replaces, including contact material, housing dimensions, and terminal connection type.
- Broad LTN6L Series Compatibility: — Fits 50 Hz, 60 Hz, cold weather, Tier 4 Final, CE, racked, and custom LTN6L configurations, plus the LTN6LE 50 Hz CE racked variant.
- Critical Overcurrent Protection: — Safeguards the light tower's generator output wiring and downstream electrical components from damage caused by overloads or short circuits — a failed main breaker can leave an entire tower without power or create an electrical hazard.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — As the primary overcurrent protection device in the panel, using the correct OEM-rated breaker is essential to maintaining the electrical safety integrity of the machine, particularly on CE-certified and regulated-market units.
The main breaker is the primary overcurrent protection device in a light tower's electrical panel. It monitors the total current draw from the generator and automatically trips — cutting power to the entire unit — if that draw exceeds the rated amperage, protecting wiring, outlets, and connected equipment from heat damage or electrical failure. On LTN6L series light towers, this 25-amp breaker also serves as the master disconnect, allowing operators to safely isolate the electrical system during setup, servicing, or shutdown. A breaker that fails to trip under overload, or that trips intermittently under normal load, compromises both equipment safety and site productivity and should be replaced promptly with the correct OEM part.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000172335 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0172335 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Main Breaker 25 Amp |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| LTN6L-LIGHT TOWER,50HZ | LTN6L | 5000620121, 5000620552, 5000620553, 5200004090, 5200004768, 5200022155, 5100027056 |
| LTN6L 50 Hz Non CE. Custom | LTC6L | 5000620559 |
| LTN6L 50 Hz CE- RACKED | LTN6LE | 5200019142 |
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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