The Wacker Neuson Hex Head Plug is a genuine OEM component designed for the CRT48 series power trowels, including the CRT48-35L-PS, CRT48-35V Power Steer, CRT48-37V-PS Power Steer, and CRT48-57K Power Steer models. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this plug meets the exact material and dimensional specifications of the original part. It drops directly into place on all compatible CRT48 Power Steer variants, ensuring a proper seal without the need for fitting adjustments. Keep a spare on hand to minimize service delays during maintenance intervals.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact thread form and material spec, ensuring the plug seats and seals correctly without risk of weeping or cross-threading.
- Direct Bolt-In Replacement — Matches the original hex drive profile, so standard hex tooling installs this plug without any modification to the port or surrounding hardware.
- Broad CRT48 Power Steer Coverage — Confirmed fit across multiple CRT48 Power Steer configurations, including the 35L-PS, 35V-PS, 37V-PS, and 57K-PS variants.
- Leak-Free Port Closure — A correctly fitted hex head plug maintains fluid containment at service and access ports; a failed or improperly torqued plug can lead to fluid loss and contamination of surrounding components.
- Fuel and Fluid System Compliance — As a genuine OEM part used within fluid-contact circuits, it meets the material compatibility requirements for the fluids used in these machines, reducing risk of degradation or seal failure over time.
A hex head plug is a threaded fastener used to seal an unused or service port in a fluid system — such as an oil gallery, hydraulic circuit, or fuel passage. It prevents fluid from escaping and contaminants from entering the system through open ports during and after service. When a hex head plug is stripped, cracked, or missing, the affected circuit loses its seal, which can result in fluid leakage, pressure loss, or internal contamination that damages downstream components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000182617 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0182617 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hex Head Plug |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS | 5000620704 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS EU | 5000620900 |
| CRT48-57K Trowel, Power Steer | CRT48-57k-PS | 5200018779 |
| CRT48-37V Trowel, Power Steer | CRT48-37V-PS | 5100024291 |
| CRT48-57K-PS | CRT48-57k-PS EU | 5200018820 |
| CRT48-35V, Power Steer | CRT48-35V-PS | 5200016909 |
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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