The Wacker Neuson Planet Carrier is a genuine OEM component designed for Wacker Neuson axle assemblies, including axle models and. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring correct fit and function within the planetary gear system. Verify your axle model number before ordering to confirm compatibility with your specific machine configuration.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Gear Geometry: — Manufactured to the original tooth-count and carrier-bore tolerances required for correct planetary gear engagement and load distribution.
- Drop-In Axle Replacement: — Engineered to mount directly into compatible Wacker Neuson axle housings, aligning with existing planetary gear sets without modification to surrounding components.
- Confirmed Axle Fitment: — Verified for Wacker Neuson axle assemblies 1000418346 and 1000448358; always cross-reference your axle part number before ordering.
- Restored Drive Torque Transmission: — A worn or cracked planet carrier causes gear slippage, uneven torque transfer, and accelerated wear to planetary gears and bearings; replacing it restores full drive performance.
- Drivetrain Integrity: — Using a genuine OEM carrier maintains the correct hardness and material grade needed to withstand the cyclical load demands placed on a planetary axle in compaction or earthmoving applications.
The planet carrier is the structural hub of a planetary gear set, holding the planet gears in their fixed orbital positions around the sun gear. It transfers the combined rotational force of the planet gears to the output shaft, making it a critical load-bearing component in the axle's final drive. When a planet carrier wears, cracks, or loses material at the gear pin bores, the entire planetary stage becomes unstable — leading to noise, vibration, loss of traction, and ultimately catastrophic gear failure if left unaddressed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1000376959 |
|---|---|
| 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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