The Wacker Neuson Hitch is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson heating and climate equipment, including E5000 Ground Heaters, Pureheat Hydronic Heaters, Arctic Bear Indirect and Mobile Air Heaters, HIF600 Flameless Air Heaters, MC5200 Mobile Drying Systems, and CH5000 Cross Heaters. As a direct OEM replacement sourced from Wacker Neuson, part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original and installs without modification to the factory mounting points. Whether you're servicing a diesel-fired ground heater on a winter construction site or maintaining a hydronic heating unit, this hitch keeps your equipment towable and transport-ready. Confirm your model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure an exact match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original dimensional and load specifications, ensuring the hitch engages a standard tow ball or pintle hook with the correct geometry and rated pull capacity for these heater units.
- Direct Bolt-On Replacement: — Matches the original mounting pattern on the heater frame, so installation uses existing hardware and requires no drilling, re-fabrication, or adapter plates.
- Broad Heater Family Coverage: — A single part number covers the E5000, Pureheat, Arctic Bear HD and XHD, HIF600, MC5200, and CH5000 series, making it a versatile stock item for fleets running mixed Wacker Neuson heating equipment.
- Transport Integrity: — A sound, properly fitted hitch is the critical link between the heater trailer frame and the towing vehicle; a worn or cracked hitch creates unsafe tow conditions and can result in equipment separation during transport.
- Towing Safety Compliance: — Replacing a damaged or bent hitch with a genuine OEM part maintains the load-rated connection required for safe on-road and jobsite towing of these heater units.
The hitch is the primary towing attachment point on trailer-mounted heating and drying equipment, connecting the unit's frame to the tow vehicle so the heater can be moved between work zones. On Wacker Neuson ground heaters, hydronic heaters, and indirect air heaters, which are frequently repositioned across large winter construction or infrastructure sites, the hitch bears the full tongue weight and dynamic tow loads of the unit every time it is transported. When the hitch becomes bent, cracked, or corroded, the tow connection becomes unreliable and the equipment cannot be safely moved — making prompt replacement essential to keeping these units operational and compliant with towing regulations.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168932 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168932 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hitch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
| HI770XHD Indirect Heater | Arctic Bear XHD NS | 5000620690 |
| Mobile Drying System | MC5200 | 5000620201, 5000620232 |
| Indirect Mobile Air Heater, Na tural Gas | Arctic Bear HD | 5000620199, 5000620197 |
| HIF 600 Flameless Air Heater | HIF600 | 5200017593 |
| 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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
Questions? Contact our team at [email protected] or 866-611-9369 — DHS Equipment is here to help you maintain peak performance.
