The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Hose Barb designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson hydronic surface heaters, ground heaters, and indirect air heaters. As a direct factory replacement, this part meets the original engineering specifications and installs exactly as the factory component did across the E3000, E2200, E1100, E1250, E5000, HSH, and HI770XHD series machines. Whether you are servicing a ground heater on a winter job or maintaining a hydronic surface heater system, the ensures a secure, leak-free fluid connection within the heating circuit. Verify your model number before ordering to confirm compatibility across this extensive fitment range.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specifications, ensuring the barb delivers the correct sealing geometry and pressure rating for hydronic fluid systems.
- Direct Factory Replacement — Installs into the existing hose connection point without modification, accepting the original hose diameter and retaining hardware for a straightforward swap.
- Broad Heater Series Compatibility — Fits E3000, E3000 ES, E2200, E1100, E1250, E5000, S3000, E700M, HSH350, HSH380, HSH650, HSH700, HI770XHD, and Pureheat series hydronic and indirect air heaters.
- Leak-Free Fluid Routing — A sound hose barb maintains consistent coolant or heat-transfer fluid flow through the heating circuit; a cracked or corroded barb causes fluid loss, pressure drop, and loss of heating output.
- Fluid System Integrity — On pressurized hydronic heating systems, a failed hose barb can result in uncontrolled fluid release; replacing a damaged barb with the correct OEM part restores safe, contained system operation.
A hose barb is a threaded or press-fit fitting that creates a secure mechanical connection between a rigid fluid port and a flexible hose within the heating circuit. In hydronic heaters and ground heaters, this fitting is part of the fluid loop that transfers heat from the burner to the distribution hose or surface heating mat. When a hose barb cracks, corrodes, or strips, the connection can weep or fail outright, causing heat-transfer fluid loss and a drop in system pressure that reduces heating efficiency or shuts the unit down. Replacing it promptly with the correct OEM part restores a reliable sealed connection and returns the heater to full output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168284 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168284 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hose Barb |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater with generator | E3000 | 5000620219, 5000620679, 5000620158, 5000620678, 5200014677, 5200004952, 5100017807, 5100017809, 5200014678, 5200014679, 5200014720, 5100017806, 5100017808, 5200014721, 5100017810, 5100017811, 5100025046, 5100055568, 5100056441, 5100017801, 5100056440, 5100025045 |
| HI 770 XHD Indirect Air Heater, Diesel, 2x12 | Arctic Bear XHD | 5000620676 |
| HI 770 XHD Indirect Air Heater, Diesel, 1x16 | HI770XHD | 5000620183, 5200003814, 5200004934, 5100049894 |
| HSH700 | HSH700G | 5000620243 |
| E2200 GROUND HEATER, W/ LIFT BAIL | E2200 | 5000620215, 5000620176, 5000620216, 5000620226, 5100017448, 5100017449 |
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater | HSH350 | 5000620254, 5200001677 |
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
| E1100 GROUND HEATER | E1100 | 5000620172, 5000620244, 5200001676 |
| E3000 ES Hydronic Surface Heater | E3000ES | 5000620968, 5000620967 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater w/ Gen erator, 3000 ft hose | S3000 | 5000620218, 5000620182 |
| E12540B | E1250B | 5200012353, 5200007613 |
| HSH650 | HSH650 | 5000620991 |
| HSH380s | HSH 380S | 5100054643 |
| HSH380S-Diesel, with Generator | HSH380S | 5200012371, 5200012370 |
| E 1250S Hydronic Heater, Standard, LP/NG | E1250S | 5200012354, 5200012355 |
| HSH380B-Diesel, without generator | HSH380B | 5200012359, 5200007614 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater, 700m hose | E700M | 5000620195 |
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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