The Wacker Neuson Plate is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. As a direct OEM replacement, it is manufactured to the same specification as the original part, ensuring a correct, hassle-free installation. Confirmed fitment spans multiple E5000 and CH5000 configurations, including diesel-burner, gas-burner, and generator-equipped variants. When you need an exact replacement backed by Wacker Neuson's OEM supply chain, the is the part to order.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional spec, so the plate seats and functions exactly as intended within the heater assembly.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Designed to drop into the existing mounting position without alteration, making swap-out straightforward for technicians already familiar with E5000 and CH5000 service procedures.
- Broad Heater Family Coverage: — Confirmed compatible with E5000 Ground Heater (diesel and gas burner variants) and CH5000 Cross Heater models with oil burner and generator configurations.
- Structural Integrity Maintained: — A correctly fitted plate keeps internal heater components properly aligned and secured; a cracked or missing plate can compromise airflow paths and overall heater output.
- Verified OEM Part Number: — Part number 5000172506 is the exact Wacker Neuson catalog reference for these heater families, eliminating fitment guesswork at the point of order.
The plate in an E5000 or CH5000 heater serves as a structural and functional panel within the unit's internal assembly, providing a mounting or sealing surface that keeps critical heater components correctly positioned during operation. When this plate is cracked, warped, or missing, internal alignment is lost, which can disrupt airflow, cause uneven heat distribution, or allow components to shift under the vibration and thermal cycling typical of ground-heating and cross-heating applications. Replacing a damaged plate promptly with the correct OEM part restores the heater to its designed operating condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000172506 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0172506 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Plate |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 Ground Heater, 12kw Gen, Diesel | E5000 | 5000620899, 5000620897, 5000620898 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
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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