The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Negative Battery Cable 38 designed for the G70, G100, G120, G125, G150, G160, G180, and G240 series mobile generators. As a direct factory replacement, this cable delivers the correct length, terminal configuration, and conductor gauge to restore proper electrical grounding to your machine. Genuine OEM sourcing means every dimension and material spec matches the original part that left the factory — no guesswork, no adaptation. Compatible across a wide range of skid-mounted, cold weather, and custom-configured variants within the G-series generator lineup.
Key Features
- Correct Conductor Sizing: — Factory-matched cable gauge ensures the negative circuit carries full rated current without resistance buildup or heat at the terminal connection.
- Proper Ground Circuit Restoration: — Replaces a worn or damaged negative cable to re-establish a clean, low-resistance ground path — critical for stable generator output and reliable engine starting.
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this cable meets the same material and dimensional standards as the original, including terminal hardware and insulation rating.
- Broad G-Series Compatibility: — Fits G70, G100, G120, G125, G150, G160, G180, and G240 mobile generator variants, including skid-mounted, cold weather, and custom configurations.
- Electrical Safety Assurance: — A properly rated negative cable is essential for safe generator operation; an undersized or degraded cable can cause voltage irregularities, failed starts, or risk of electrical fault.
The negative battery cable forms the return path of the generator's DC electrical circuit, connecting the battery's negative terminal to the machine's chassis ground. Without a solid, low-resistance ground connection, the starter motor may draw insufficient current, the battery may charge erratically, and onboard electrical systems can behave unpredictably. A cracked, corroded, or undersized negative cable is a common root cause of hard-start complaints and intermittent electrical faults on generator equipment — replacing it with the correct OEM cable restores the integrity of the entire DC circuit.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000173088 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0173088 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Negative Battery Cable 38 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Skid-mounted Mobile Generator, Custom | G70 | 5000620352, 5000620350 |
| Mobile Generator (Cold Weather ) | G120 | 5000620291, 5000620290, 5000620292, 5000620311, 5000620309, 5000620310 |
| Skid-mounted Mobile Generator | G160 | 5000009306, 5000620069, 5000620070 |
| Mobile Generator | G240 | 5000620300, 5000620301, 5000620302 |
| Mobile Generator | G150 | 5000620306, 5000620307, 5000620308 |
| Mobile Generator | G180 | 5000620303, 5000620304, 5000620305 |
| Mobile Generator (custom) | G125 | 5000620067, 5000620068, 5000009261 |
| Mobile Generator | G100 | 5000620312, 5000620313, 5000620314 |
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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Wacker Neuson
Wacker Neuson Negative Battery Cable, 38" Apt8 | 5100036866
