The Wacker Neuson Nut with Washer is a genuine OEM fastener assembly designed for the E5000 Ground Heater series, including gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator diesel configurations. As a direct OEM part, is manufactured to the exact specifications used in original production, ensuring correct torque retention and a secure, properly seated connection. This nut and washer combination is a straightforward service item that restores proper fastener integrity wherever it is applied on the E5000 platform.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Spec — Manufactured to the precise thread pitch, hardness, and washer geometry used in original E5000 Ground Heater assembly, ensuring correct clamping force and seating.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original hardware profile exactly, so installation requires only standard hand tools with no reworking of mating components.
- Broad E5000 Series Coverage — Compatible with E5000 Gas Burner, E5000 Diesel Burner, and E5000 12kW Generator Diesel ground heater variants.
- Fastener Integrity Where It Counts — A worn, stripped, or missing nut and washer on a ground heater can allow connections to loosen under vibration or thermal cycling, compromising the stability of critical assemblies during operation.
- Fuel and Heat System Safety — On heating equipment, secure fasteners throughout the burner and fuel system assemblies are essential to maintaining safe, leak-free operation in demanding cold-weather conditions.
A nut with washer is a combined fastener unit in which the washer distributes the clamping load across a wider surface area, protecting the mating material and preventing the nut from pulling through or distorting softer substrates. On ground heating equipment like the E5000, fasteners are exposed to repeated heating and cooling cycles that can accelerate loosening or corrosion — making correct replacement hardware critical. Using the specified OEM fastener ensures the correct thread engagement and load distribution are maintained, keeping assemblies secure through extended seasonal use.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000179178 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0179178 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Nut with Washer |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
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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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