The Wacker Neuson Planet Carrier is a genuine OEM component designed for Wacker Neuson axle assemblies, including axle units and. As a direct OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring proper fitment and function within the planetary gear system. Cross-reference your axle assembly number before ordering to confirm compatibility with your specific machine configuration.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Machined to original tolerances, ensuring the planet gears seat and rotate correctly within the carrier pocket geometry — critical for even load distribution across the gear set.
- Direct Axle Assembly Fitment: — Engineered specifically for Wacker Neuson axle assemblies 1000418346 and 1000448358, dropping into the planetary gear housing without modification.
- Planetary System Integrity: — A correctly spec'd carrier keeps planet gears properly spaced and aligned, maintaining smooth torque transfer from the ring gear to the output shaft under heavy working loads.
- Wear Replacement: — Carrier bore wear or cracked carrier arms cause gear skew, noise, and eventual gear failure; replacing with a genuine part restores the full load-bearing capacity of the planetary stage.
- Verified Part Number: — Order by part number 1000306122 to ensure you receive the correct carrier for your axle assembly — not an interchangeable approximation.
A planet carrier is the rotating cage within a planetary gear set that holds the planet gears in fixed radial positions around the sun gear. It transmits torque by orbiting the planet gears around the sun gear and transferring that combined rotational force to the output side of the axle. When the carrier wears, cracks, or loses its bore geometry, planet gears tilt out of plane, causing accelerated gear tooth wear, increased heat, and ultimately drivetrain failure — making timely replacement essential to keeping the axle assembly performing correctly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1000306122 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Planet Carrier |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| axles | axles | 1000418346, 1000448358 |
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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