The Wacker Neuson Key 4 X 4, 5 X 16 is a genuine OEM component designed for the CRT48-35L and CRT48-35L-PS series ride-on trowels. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this key is manufactured to the exact dimensional tolerances required for proper shaft and gear engagement on these machines. It fits all documented variants of the CRT48-35L and CRT48-35L-PS, including the EU-spec CRT48-35L-PS EU configuration.
Key Features
- Exact Dimensional Tolerancing — Manufactured to OEM spec with precise 4 x 4 and 5 x 16 mm dimensions, ensuring full bearing contact and correct seating in the keyway without play or slop.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Supplied by Wacker Neuson as part number 5000215698, meaning this is the same key fitted at the factory — not a substitution.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Drops straight into the existing keyway slot on compatible CRT48-35L and CRT48-35L-PS trowels with no machining or modification to the shaft or housing.
- Confirmed Fitment Across CRT48-35L Variants — Verified for CRT48-35L, CRT48-35L-PS, and CRT48-35L-PS EU machines, covering multiple build configurations within the series.
- Restores Positive Drive Engagement — A worn or missing drive key allows the shaft to spin independently of the drive component, causing loss of trowel blade rotation. Replacing it immediately restores full power transfer and consistent finishing performance.
A drive key is a small, precisely sized metal component that locks a rotating shaft to a gear, pulley, or hub, preventing the two from slipping relative to each other under load. In a ride-on trowel, the key transmits torque from the drivetrain to the blade assembly — if it shears, wears down, or goes missing, the blades lose drive and the machine cannot finish concrete effectively. Because the key must fit the keyway with minimal clearance to function correctly, using a part cut to the exact OEM dimensions — as the Wacker Neuson 5000215698 is — is critical to restoring proper operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000215698 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0215698 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Key 4 X 4, 5 X 16 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CRT48-35L Trowel | CRT48-35L | 5000620113, 5000620806 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS | 5000620704 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS EU | 5000620900 |
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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