The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Hose Barb, 3/8 x 1/4, Brass designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson indirect air heaters, hydronic surface heaters, and ground heaters — including the E2200, E3000, E5000, HI770XHD, HI900, HI1000, HSH650, HSH700, Pureheat, and S3000 series. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the exact dimensional and material specifications required for these heating systems. The solid brass construction ensures corrosion resistance in demanding fluid-handling environments, and the stepped barb profile creates a secure, leak-resistant connection to the mating hose. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure a correct fit across this extensive equipment lineup.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Brass Construction — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this barb fitting is machined from solid brass, delivering the corrosion resistance and wall integrity that fluid lines in heating systems demand.
- 3/8 x 1/4 Stepped Barb Profile — The stepped barb geometry locks hose ends in place and maintains a leak-free seal under the pressure and temperature cycles common to indirect-fired and hydronic heating circuits.
- Broad Heater Family Coverage — A single part number covers E2200, E3000, E3000 ES, E5000, HI260, HI750, HI770XHD, HI900, HI1000, HSH650, HSH700, Pureheat, S3000, and MC5200 models, making it a practical stock item for fleets running multiple heater types.
- Maintains Fluid Circuit Integrity — A failed or corroded barb fitting can result in fluid leaks that starve the heating circuit, cause loss of output, or lead to burner faults; replacing it promptly restores full system flow and heat delivery.
- Fuel and Fluid System Safety — In fuel and coolant circuits, a correctly seated brass barb fitting prevents drips and seepage that could pose ignition or fluid-contamination risks, making like-for-like OEM replacement the correct service approach.
A hose barb fitting is a threaded or press-in connector with a ribbed, tapered shank that grips the interior wall of a flexible hose to form a secure, leak-resistant joint. In Wacker Neuson heaters and hydronic systems, these fittings are used throughout fuel supply lines, coolant circuits, and fluid distribution manifolds — anywhere a rigid port must transition to a flexible hose run. When a barb fitting cracks, corrodes, or strips its threads, the resulting leak can disrupt fluid flow to the burner or heat exchanger, causing reduced output, nuisance shutdowns, or fluid contamination of surrounding components. Replacing a worn fitting with the correct OEM part restores circuit integrity and keeps the heating system operating at rated capacity.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168280 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168280 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hose Barb, 3/8 x 1/4, Brass |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater with generator | E3000 | 5000620219, 5000620679, 5000620158, 5000620678, 5200004952, 5100017806, 5100017808, 5100017810, 5100017801, 5100025045 |
| HI 770 XHD Indirect Air Heater, Diesel, 2x12 | Arctic Bear XHD | 5000620676 |
| HI 770 XHD Indirect Air Heater, Diesel, 1x16 | HI770XHD | 5000620183, 5200003814, 5200004934, 5100049894 |
| 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 |
| HI260 HEATER,OIL WITH TANK | HI260 | 5200018503, 5200018504 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
| HI770XHD Indirect Heater | Arctic Bear XHD NS | 5000620690 |
| E3000 ES Hydronic Surface Heater | E3000ES | 5000620968, 5000620967 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater w/ Gen erator, 3000 ft hose | S3000 | 5000620218, 5000620182 |
| HSH650 | HSH650 | 5000620991 |
| Mobile Drying System | MC5200 | 5000620201, 5000620232 |
| 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 |
| Factory-Installed Options | Factory-Installed Options | 5200004152 |
| HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, Diesel w/Tank | HI1000 | 5200011232, 5200011233, 5200011231, 5100049274, 5100049273 |
| HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, DGM, Electric Break | HI1000DGM | 5200011234, 5200011235, 5100049275, 5100049276 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater, 700m hose | E700M | 5000620195 |
| 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 |
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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