The Wacker Neuson Latch is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson hydronic surface heaters, ground heaters, and indirect-fired air heaters — including the HSH350, HSH650, HSH700, E1100, E2200, E3000, E5000, HI750, HI900, HI260, Pureheat, Arctic Bear HD, and CH5000 series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number meets the same fit and material standards as the original hardware installed at the factory. This latch serves a straightforward but essential role: securing panels, doors, or access covers on the heater enclosure so the unit operates safely and stays protected in demanding jobsite conditions. With broad cross-series fitment, this single part number covers an extensive range of heater configurations — diesel, gas, natural gas, LP, and generator-equipped variants alike.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hardware Grade — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional spec, ensuring the latch engages and releases with the same positive action as the factory-installed unit.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting pattern and hardware interface on supported heater enclosures, allowing straightforward swap-out without modification to the panel or frame.
- Broad Heater Series Compatibility — A single part number covers HSH, E-Series, HI750, HI900, HI260, Pureheat, Arctic Bear HD, and CH5000 heater families across diesel, gas, LP, and generator configurations.
- Enclosure Integrity Where It Counts — A functioning latch keeps access panels firmly closed during transport and operation, protecting internal components from weather, debris, and vibration-induced wear.
- Safety-Relevant Closure Component — On fuel-burning and electrically powered heaters, a secure enclosure latch is critical to maintaining proper airflow paths and keeping operators clear of high-temperature components during operation.
A latch on a portable heater enclosure does more than simply hold a door shut — it maintains the structural integrity of the housing that shields burners, heat exchangers, electrical controls, and fuel components from the elements. On hydronic surface heaters and indirect-fired air heaters used in cold-weather construction, the enclosure is routinely exposed to freeze-thaw cycling, road vibration during transport, and rough handling on site. When a latch wears, breaks, or loses its spring tension, the access panel can vibrate open or fail to seal correctly, exposing sensitive internals to moisture and debris and creating a potential safety hazard near hot surfaces and fuel systems. Replacing a failed latch promptly with a correct OEM part — such as Wacker Neuson 5000168398 — restores secure closure and keeps the heater operating as intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168398 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168398 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Latch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| HSH650 | HSH650 | 5000620991 |
| HI750 DGM HEATER-INDIRECT | HI750GM | 5000620859, 5000620930 |
| Mobile Indirect Fired Air Heat er, Diesel | HI750D | 5000620856, 5000620923, 5000620924 |
| HI 750GM HD-Mobile Indirect Ai r Heater-Surge, -40 | HI750GMHD | 5000620969 |
| HI750G HEATER-INDIRECT | HI750G | 5000620857, 5000620928, 5000620929 |
| Indirect Mobile Air Heater, Na tural Gas | Arctic Bear HD | 5000620199, 5000620197 |
| E3000 ES Ground Heater, 3kW Gen | E3000 | 5100017801 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater, 700m hose | E700M | 5000620195 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
| HI900 Heater-DGM,Srg,-40 | HI900DGM | 5200014221, 5200014222, 5200014165, 5200014166 |
| HI 900D Heater-Indirect | HI900D | 5200014158, 5200014159, 5200014160 |
| Skid Indirect Air Heaters Natu ral Gas | HI900G | 5200014161 |
| HI 900G Heater-Indirect,3x16 | HI900 G | 5200014163, 5200014164 |
| HI260 HEATER,OIL WITH TANK | HI260 | 5200018503 |
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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