The Wacker Neuson Fuse Holder is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part carries the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation in your heating equipment. It is compatible across multiple E5000 and CH5000 configurations, including gas burner, diesel burner, and generator-equipped variants. Keep a verified OEM replacement on hand to avoid unexpected electrical interruptions during cold-weather ground thawing operations.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact current-rating and housing specifications, ensuring the fuse seats and clips securely without voltage drop or heat buildup at the contact points.
- Drop-In Installation — Matches the original mounting location and terminal connections on E5000 and CH5000 heaters, so the swap is straightforward with no splicing or adapting.
- Broad E5000 and CH5000 Compatibility — Fits gas burner, diesel burner, and diesel generator-equipped E5000 Ground Heater variants, as well as CH5000 Cross Heaters with oil burner and generator configurations.
- Protects Downstream Electrical Components — A properly functioning fuse holder maintains a solid, corrosion-free connection to the fuse, so the circuit protection actually works when a surge or fault occurs — a degraded holder can cause nuisance failures or leave components unprotected.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Replacing a cracked, corroded, or loose fuse holder restores the circuit protection path, which is critical on fuel-burning ground heaters where an unprotected electrical fault poses a fire risk.
The fuse holder secures the fuse in the heater's electrical circuit and maintains a stable, low-resistance connection between the fuse and the wiring harness. It acts as the physical and electrical interface that allows the fuse to do its job — interrupting current during an overload or short circuit. When the holder cracks, corrodes, or loses tension at its contacts, the fuse may not make reliable contact, leading to intermittent power loss, nuisance trips, or — in a worst case — a circuit that appears protected but is not.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000173248 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0173248 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Fuse Holder |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
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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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