The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Skid Frame LTW Weldment designed for the LTW6K, LTW8K, and LTW20Z series light towers. As a factory-original structural component, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the part it replaces, ensuring a correct fit within the light tower base assembly. This weldment spans a broad range of LTW configurations including Standard T4, Cold Weather, Custom, and V/V-S variants across both the LTW20Z-1 and LTW20Z-3 model lines. Sourcing the genuine OEM means you are restoring the machine's structural foundation with the exact part Wacker Neuson engineered for these units.
Key Features
- Structural Integrity, Factory-Welded: — Engineered as a complete weldment, this skid frame provides the rigid, load-bearing base the light tower relies on for stable operation on uneven terrain.
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, the 5000172873 is manufactured to the same material grade and weld specification as the original, not a reinterpreted aftermarket copy.
- Broad LTW Series Compatibility: — Fits LTW6K, LTW8K, LTW20Z-1, and LTW20Z-3 light towers across Standard T4, Cold Weather, Custom, and V/V-S configurations.
- Direct Bolt-In Replacement: — Designed to match the mounting geometry of the original skid assembly, allowing the frame to accept existing hardware and component connections without reworking the base structure.
- Supports Safe Tower Deployment: — A compromised or damaged skid frame can affect mast stability and anchoring during deployment; replacing it with the correct OEM weldment restores the structural baseline required for safe light tower operation.
The skid frame weldment forms the structural foundation of the light tower, supporting the generator set, fuel tank, mast assembly, and all associated components above ground level. It distributes load evenly across the base and provides the anchor points needed to stabilize the unit during both transport and deployed operation. When the skid frame is cracked, deformed, or corroded, the integrity of the entire tower structure is compromised — affecting mast alignment, stability during extension, and safe placement on the worksite.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000172873 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0172873 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Skid Frame LTW Weldment |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| LTW20Z-1, LIGHT TOWER 60HZ, ISUZU TIER 4i | LTW20Z1 | 5000620375, 5200014324, 5200014326, 5200018239, 5200014328 |
| LTW6K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW6K | 5000620372, 5000620840, 5200004094, 5200024870 |
| LTW8K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW8K | 5000620374, 5000620841, 5200004204, 5200004095, 5200023190, 5200024871 |
| LTW20Z-3, LIGHT TOWER 60HZ, ISUZU TIER 4i | LTW20Z3 | 5000620376, 5000620843, 5200003583, 5200004097, 5200014325, 5200014327, 5200023192, 5200023604, 5200014329 |
| LTW20Z3-V S LIGHT TOWER, COLD WEATHER, T4i | LTW20Z3-V S | 5200018566, 5200018558, 5200018562, 5200023196, 5100015094, 5100022126 |
| LTW20Z1-V S LIGHT TOWER, COLD WEATHER, T4i | LTW20Z1-V S | 5200018565, 5200018557, 5200018561, 5200024875, 5200023195, 5100015093, 5100022125 |
| LTW6K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW6K-V S | 5200018563, 5200018555, 5200018559, 5200024873 |
| LTW8K-V S Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW8K-V S | 5200018556, 5100015095 |
| Light Tower | LTW6K-V | 5200012864, 5200012868, 5200012882 |
| Light Tower | LTW8K-V | 5200012869, 5200012883, 5200012865 |
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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