The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Hose Barb designed for the HI770XHD Indirect Heater, E3000 Ground Heater, and E2200 Ground Heater series. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a secure, leak-free connection in the fluid lines where it's installed. Compatible across a broad range of E3000 configurations — including 3kW and 6kW generator variants, lift bail models, and temperature control builds — as well as the E2200 3kW Generator models and the Arctic Bear XHD NS HI770XHD Indirect Heater. When a hose barb cracks, strips, or begins to seep, swapping it out with part number restores the integrity of the connection and keeps the heating system operating as intended.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to the original dimensional and material specification, delivering the same barb profile and thread engagement as the factory-installed part for a consistent, pressure-holding seal.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original port size and barb geometry, allowing direct installation into the existing hose fitting without reworking lines or fittings.
- Broad Heater Compatibility — Fits HI770XHD Indirect Heater, the full E3000 Ground Heater family (3kW and 6kW, lift bail, temperature control variants), and E2200 Ground Heater models.
- Maintains Fluid Line Integrity — A correctly seated hose barb holds positive hose retention under operating pressure and thermal cycling; a worn or cracked barb risks fluid seepage that can degrade heater output and contaminate the work area.
- Fuel and Fluid System Safety — In heating equipment, a secure barb connection is critical to preventing fuel or glycol leaks that could create a fire or environmental hazard on the jobsite.
A hose barb is a small but critical fitting that anchors a flexible hose to a rigid port within the machine's fluid circuit. The barbed profile bites into the interior of the hose when a clamp is applied, creating a mechanical lock that resists both pull-off force and internal pressure. In ground and indirect heaters, these fittings are exposed to repeated heat-and-cool cycles that can stress the material over time, eventually causing cracking, thread damage, or a compromised sealing surface. Replacing a failed hose barb promptly with a correct OEM part restores a fully sealed fluid path and prevents minor leaks from escalating into larger system failures.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168488 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168488 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hose Barb |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HI770XHD Indirect Heater | Arctic Bear XHD NS | 5000620690 |
| E3000 Ground Heater, 3kW Gen, TC | E3000 | 5100017807, 5100017809, 5100017806, 5100017808, 5100017810, 5100017811, 5100025046, 5100055568, 5100056441, 5100017801, 5100056440, 5100025045 |
| E2200 GROUND HEATER, 3kW GENERATOR | E2200 | 5100017448, 5100017449 |
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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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