The Wacker Neuson 1000015457 is a genuine OEM Cotter Pin 6x42 designed for Wacker Neuson excavator buckets with a 32mm pin diameter, including the 10in, 12in, 16in, 20in, and 30in CO Bucket configurations. As a direct OEM replacement, this cotter pin meets the original engineering specification for secure retention of the bucket pin assembly. Part number 1000015457 ships as an exact match to the factory-installed component, so installation is straightforward with no fitting adjustments needed. Keep a few on hand — cotter pins are a routine service item that should be inspected and replaced whenever the bucket is removed or the pin is serviced.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Retention Spec — Manufactured to the exact diameter and leg-spread tolerance required to lock the bucket pin securely in place across all listed 32mm-diameter bucket configurations.
- Direct Drop-In Installation — Sized specifically for the 32mm pin bores used on Wacker Neuson 10in, 12in, 16in, 20in, and 30in CO Buckets; slides through the pin bore hole without rework.
- Broad Bucket Fitment — A single part number covers the full range of 32mm-diameter Wacker Neuson excavator buckets, simplifying parts ordering across mixed fleets.
- Pin Security You Can Count On — A correctly installed cotter pin prevents the bucket pin from walking or ejecting under load; a worn or missing cotter pin can allow uncontrolled bucket movement during digging cycles.
- Safety-Critical Fastener — This component is the last line of defense against bucket-pin disengagement; always replace with a genuine OEM cotter pin rated for the application rather than a field substitute.
A cotter pin is a small split-pin fastener inserted through a drilled hole in the bucket pin or retaining bolt to lock it in position and prevent it from backing out during operation. On excavator buckets, the bucket pin transfers the full digging and crowd force between the arm and bucket, and the cotter pin is what keeps that pin from migrating or ejecting under cyclic loading. When a cotter pin is bent, corroded, or missing entirely, the bucket pin is free to shift, which can cause accelerated wear on the pin bore, unexpected bucket movement, and potential detachment under load.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1000015457 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cotter Pin 6x42 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket | Bucket-16in (32mm Diameter) | 5000176255 |
| Bucket | Bucket-10in (32mm Diameter) | 5000175823 |
| Bucket | Bucket-20in (32mm Diameter) | 5000176256 |
| Bucket | Bucket-12in (32mm Diameter) | 5000176254 |
| CO Bucket-30" (32mm Diameter) | CO Bucket-30" (32mm Diameter) | 5100014931 |
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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