The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Circuit Breaker, 2P, 25A, Trpcoil designed for LTW6K and LTW6K-V S light towers. As a direct OEM replacement sourced through the Wacker Neuson parts network, the matches the original electrical specifications and mounting configuration of the factory-installed unit. Fitment covers a broad range of LTW6K and LTW6K-V S configurations including Standard T4, Custom T4, Cold Weather T4, and Cold Weather Yellow variants, as well as select E3000 units. Keeping the correct breaker in service protects downstream electrical components and ensures the light tower operates within its designed load limits.
Key Features
- Correct Trip-Coil Rating: — 2-pole, 25-amp configuration with trip-coil mechanism matches the original breaker's thermal and magnetic response characteristics for this circuit.
- Genuine OEM Component: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the same electrical specifications as the unit installed at the factory, with no substitution or compromise on ratings.
- Broad LTW6K Series Coverage: — Fits Standard T4, Custom T4, Cold Weather T4, and Cold Weather Yellow variants of the LTW6K and LTW6K-V S light towers, as well as compatible E3000 units.
- Drop-In Electrical Fit: — Designed to install into the existing breaker panel position without modification to wiring or panel hardware, restoring full circuit protection quickly.
- Circuit Protection Restored: — A correctly rated breaker interrupts overcurrent events before they damage generator windings, wiring harnesses, or lighting ballasts — a worn or undersized breaker risks cascading electrical failure.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — Using the OEM-specified breaker rating ensures the light tower's electrical system remains within its intended protection parameters — substituting an incorrect amperage rating can create a genuine fire or equipment hazard.
A circuit breaker is the primary overcurrent protection device in the light tower's electrical panel. When current draw exceeds the rated threshold — due to a short circuit, overload, or fault condition — the trip-coil mechanism opens the circuit instantly, cutting power before damage can occur. On 2-pole breakers like this one, both live conductors are interrupted simultaneously, which is critical for 240V circuits common in light tower power distribution. A breaker that fails to trip correctly — or that nuisance-trips under normal load — will either leave the machine's electrical components unprotected or prevent the light tower from operating altogether, making prompt replacement with the correct OEM part essential.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000176242 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0176242 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker, 2P, 25A, Trpcoil |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| LTW6K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW6K | 5000620372, 5000620840, 5200004094, 5200024870 |
| LTW6K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW6K-V S | 5200018563, 5200018555, 5200018559, 5200024873 |
| Light Tower | LTW6K-V | 5200012864, 5200012868, 5200012882 |
| E3000 | E3000 | 5100055568, 5100056441, 5100056440 |
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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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