The Wacker Neuson G180 27.3 Sickle Fan is a genuine OEM cooling fan designed for the G150, G180, and G240 series portable generators. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory, ensuring correct airflow geometry and shaft fitment right out of the box. This fan is confirmed across a wide range of G150, G180, and G240 generator configurations, including standard, cold weather, mobile, and custom skid-mounted variants.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Airflow Geometry — Sickle-blade profile engineered to move the precise volume of air required to keep the generator engine operating within its thermal limits across all rated load conditions.
- Direct Shaft Replacement — Mounts directly to the engine's fan shaft using the original bolt pattern, requiring no modification to the hub, shroud, or mounting hardware.
- Broad G-Series Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across G150, G180, and G240 generator models, including standard, cold weather, mobile, and custom skid configurations.
- Maintains Cooling Performance Under Load — A worn or cracked fan blade reduces airflow, leading to elevated engine temperatures and premature wear on internal components; replacing with a correct OEM fan restores full thermal management.
- Electrical Safety Relevance — Generators operating above safe thermal thresholds risk damage to alternator windings and voltage regulation components; a properly functioning fan is a first line of protection for the electrical system.
The cooling fan on a portable generator draws air across the engine and alternator to dissipate heat generated during power production. The sickle-blade design of the 5000174542 is optimized to move air efficiently at the rotational speeds specific to the G150, G180, and G240 engine configurations. When a fan blade cracks, chips, or becomes imbalanced, airflow drops, engine temperatures rise, and the generator becomes vulnerable to thermal shutdowns and accelerated wear on both mechanical and electrical components — making timely replacement critical to keeping the unit producing stable power output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000174542 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0174542 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | G180 27.3 Sickle Fan |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| G150-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G150 | 5000620657, 5200001321, 5200006902, 5000620656, 5000620306, 5000620655, 5200003160, 5000620307, 5000620308, 5200025554, 5100026980, 5100026981, 5100026982, 5100029212, 5100025830 |
| G180-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G180 | 5000620660, 5200001322, 5200006903, 5000620303, 5000620658, 5000620659, 5200003161, 5000620304, 5000620305, 5200014470, 5200014471, 5200014469, 5200025555, 5100025832, 5100025842 |
| Mobile Generator | G240 | 5000620300, 5000620301, 5000620302 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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