The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM 3/16 Barb x 1/4 NPT Fitting designed for LTW6K and LTW8K series light towers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this fitting matches the original component specification for Standard T4, Cold Weather T4, Custom T4, and PAS-configured tower variants. Compatible fitment spans the full LTW6K and LTW8K product family, including LTW6K-V, LTW8K-V, LTW6K-V S, and LTW8K-V S models. Ordering by the verified part number ensures you receive the correct connection hardware for your specific tower configuration.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Thread and Barb Dimensions — Manufactured to the exact 3/16 barb and 1/4 NPT thread specifications of the original fitting, ensuring a leak-free connection without sizing guesswork.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Threads and barb sizing match the original installation point, so the fitting seats and seals the same way as the component it replaces.
- Broad LTW Series Coverage — Fits LTW6K and LTW8K light towers across Standard T4, Cold Weather T4, Custom T4, and PAS configurations, including V and V S mast variants.
- Maintains Fluid Line Integrity — A properly seated barb fitting keeps coolant or fuel lines secure under vibration and temperature cycling — conditions that are routine on portable light tower deployments.
- Fuel and Fluid System Safety — A failed or weeping barb fitting in a fluid line can create a fire or fluid-contamination risk on a running machine. Replacing with the correct OEM part restores the designed seal and reduces that exposure.
A barb-to-NPT fitting serves as the transition connector between a flexible hose or tubing line and a threaded port on the engine, tank, or ancillary system. The 3/16 barb end grips the inside diameter of a hose with a secure friction fit, while the 1/4 NPT male thread screws into a receiving port to complete the sealed junction. When a fitting cracks, strips, or develops a slow leak, fluid loss or air ingestion can compromise the connected system — whether that is the fuel supply, coolant circuit, or another fluid path — leading to erratic engine behavior or overheating on a tower that may be running unattended through the night.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000179317 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0179317 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | 3/16 Barb x 1/4 NPT Fitting |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| LTW6K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW6K | 5000620372, 5000620840, 5200004094, 5200024870 |
| LTW8K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW8K | 5000620374, 5000620841, 5200004204, 5200004095, 5200023190, 5200024871 |
| LTW6K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW6K-V S | 5200018563, 5200018555, 5200018559, 5200024873 |
| LTW8K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW8K-V S | 5200018564, 5200018556, 5200023194, 5200018560, 5200024874, 5100015095, 5100022084 |
| 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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