The Wacker Neuson Red Detent Pin is a genuine OEM component designed for the M3000/230, M3000/120, and M3000/120/GFCI series electrical power units for internal vibrators. As a direct OEM part sourced from Wacker Neuson, it is manufactured to the exact tolerances and material specifications of the original, ensuring a correct fit in the detent mechanism right out of the box. This pin is confirmed compatible across multiple M3000 series variants, including the M3000/230/RFI and M3000/120/UL configurations. Keeping this small but critical component in good working order is essential to maintaining proper locking and indexing function within the unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Integrity — Produced to Wacker Neuson's original material and hardness specifications, ensuring the pin engages and releases the detent mechanism consistently under repeated use.
- Color-Coded Red for Fast Identification — The red color designation allows technicians to quickly identify and install the correct pin during servicing, reducing the risk of mismatched components.
- Drop-In Replacement for M3000 Series Units — Fits directly into the detent housing of M3000/230, M3000/120, M3000/120/GFCI, M3000/230/RFI, and M3000/120/UL power units without modification.
- Maintains Secure Locking Function — A worn or missing detent pin allows internal components to shift or fail to lock in position, which can interrupt vibrator operation and affect compaction output.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Using the correct OEM pin in electrical power units supports proper assembly integrity, which is especially important in GFCI and UL-listed configurations where component accuracy affects safety ratings.
A detent pin is a small spring-loaded or press-fit locking component used to hold a part, collar, or selector in a defined position until intentionally released. In the M3000 electrical power units for internal vibrators, the detent pin secures settings or internal assemblies so the unit operates consistently during concrete consolidation work. When this pin wears down, breaks, or goes missing, the mechanism it controls can slip out of position, leading to inconsistent vibrator output or the inability to lock the unit into the correct operating configuration.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000218242 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0218242 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Red Detent Pin |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power Unit for Inte rnal Vibrator | M3000/230 | 5000005800 |
| Electrical Power Unit for Inte rnal Vibrator | M3000/120/nonCUL | 5000005845 |
| M3000/230/RFI | M3000/230/RFI | 5000006590 |
| Drive Engine | M3000/120/GFCI | 5100002957 |
| Drive Engine | M3000/120/UL | 5100006160 |
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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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