The Wacker Neuson Heater is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. As a factory-sourced part, it is manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original specifications, ensuring a direct, correct-fit replacement with no guesswork on compatibility. This Heater is confirmed for use across multiple E5000 configurations — including gas burner, diesel burner, and diesel generator variants — as well as CH5000 Cross Heater models equipped with oil burners. When a heating element fails or degrades, restoring it with the correct OEM part keeps your ground or cross-heating system operating at its rated output capacity.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Heat Output Spec — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this replacement Heater matches the original thermal output and operating characteristics of the unit it replaces.
- Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to install into the existing heater housing using the original mounting configuration, eliminating fit uncertainty during a service call.
- Broad E5000 Series Coverage — Compatible with gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW diesel generator variants of the E5000 Ground Heater, as well as CH5000 Cross Heater models with oil burners.
- Sustained Heating Performance — A functioning Heater element maintains consistent, regulated heat delivery; a degraded or failed unit results in inadequate ground thawing or concrete curing temperatures.
- Fuel System Compatibility — Designed to work in conjunction with the machine's existing burner and fuel delivery system, making it a safety-relevant component that should always be replaced with a verified OEM part.
The Heater element in the E5000 and CH5000 series is the core thermal component responsible for generating and transferring heat output to the surrounding air or surface. In ground heating and cross-heating applications — such as thawing frozen ground, preheating concrete pours, or maintaining curing temperatures — the Heater must deliver consistent, controlled output to meet job requirements. When this component wears out or fails, heat output drops or stops entirely, stalling temperature-sensitive work until the part is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000173273 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0173273 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Heater |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| 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.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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