The Wacker Neuson Shaft-Gear Drive is a genuine OEM component designed for CT36 and CT48 series walk-behind power trowels. As a factory-sourced part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a direct drop-in replacement across a wide range of CT-series models. Compatibility spans the CT36-5A, CT36-6, CT36-8A, CT36-9, CT36-9-V, CT36-400E, CT36-X, CT48-8A, CT48-9, CT48-11A, and CT48-13A-V trowel lines. Keep your trowel running at full capacity by replacing worn or damaged drive components with the correct OEM part.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Gear Drive Integrity — Machined to the original dimensional and torque-transfer tolerances, so rotational force is transmitted smoothly without slippage or backlash.
- Direct Drop-In Installation — Matches the original shaft dimensions and spline interface, allowing straightforward installation without reworking mounting points or adjacent hardware.
- Broad CT-Series Fitment — Verified for CT36 and CT48 model families including 5A, 6, 8A, 9, 9-V, 400E, 11A, 13A-V, and X variants, covering both standard and variable-pitch configurations.
- Sustained Power Transfer — A correctly functioning Shaft-Gear Drive keeps blade speed consistent and responsive; a worn or failed unit causes erratic blade rotation, uneven finishing, and accelerated wear on surrounding drivetrain components.
- Wacker Neuson Authorized Part — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson OEM supply chain, so you receive a part that meets the exact design intent for your machine — not an approximation of it.
The Shaft-Gear Drive transmits rotational power from the engine to the trowel's blade assembly, converting engine output into the controlled spinning motion that finishes and floats concrete surfaces. It is a critical link in the drivetrain — if the shaft or gear interface wears, develops play, or fails, blade speed becomes inconsistent and the surface finish suffers. Replacing a faulty Shaft-Gear Drive with a correct OEM unit like the 5000178901 restores proper torque delivery and protects the rest of the drive system from secondary wear.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000178901 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0178901 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shaft-Gear Drive |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-8A-V | CT36-8A-V | 5000620832, 5000009442 |
| CT36-8A Trowel | CT36-8A | 5000009439, 5000620831 |
| CT48-8A Trowel | CT48-8A | 5000009449 |
| CT48-11A Trowel | CT48-11A | 5000009450, 5000620835 |
| CT48-13A-V Trowel | CT48-13A-V | 5000009452, 5000620836 |
| CT48-8A | CT48-8A EU | 5000620837 |
| CT36-400E Trowel | CT36-400E | 5000009448, 5000620828 |
| CT36-5A Trowel | CT36-5A | 5000009438, 5200016256 |
| CT36-5A | CT36-5A EU | 5000620829 |
| CT36-9-V Trowel | CT36-9-V | 5000009447, 5000620834 |
| CT36-5A-C Trowel | CT36-5A-C | 5000620040 |
| CT36-9 Trowel | CT36-9 | 5000009444, 5000620833 |
| CT36-6 Trowel | CT36-6 | 5000009443, 5000620830 |
| CT48-9 Trowel | CT48-9 | 5000009453, 5000620838 |
| 915mm/36in, Walk-Behind Trowel | CT36-X | 5000620036 |
| 915mm/36in, Walk-behind Trowel | CT36-X-C | 5000620039, 5200015336 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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