The Wacker Neuson Tongue Support Stand is a genuine OEM component designed for the E3000 and E5000 Ground Heaters, E3000 and Pureheat Hydronic Surface Heaters, HI1000 Indirect Air Heaters, and CH5000 Cross Heaters. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring correct fit and function across a broad range of hydronic and indirect-fired heating units. This stand supports the tongue of the heater trailer frame, keeping the unit stable and properly positioned when parked or staged on a jobsite. Verify your model number against the fitment list before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Fabricated to Wacker Neuson's original structural specification, delivering the same load-bearing capacity and dimensional accuracy as the part it replaces.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Matches the original mounting points and hardware interface on the heater tongue, so installation follows the same procedure as the factory assembly.
- Broad Heater Family Compatibility: — Fits E3000 and E5000 Ground Heaters, E3000 and Pureheat Hydronic Surface Heaters, HI1000DGM Indirect Air Heaters, and CH5000 Cross Heaters across multiple configurations including Liftbail, generator, diesel, gas, and TC variants.
- Stable Tongue Support: — A worn or missing tongue support stand can cause the heater hitch assembly to rest unevenly or shift under load, creating unsafe staging conditions and potential frame stress. Replacing it promptly restores proper trailer posture.
- Towing and Staging Safety: — The tongue support stand is a load-bearing structural component. Using a correct OEM replacement maintains the structural integrity of the hitch assembly during transport positioning and stationary operation.
The tongue support stand is the retractable or fixed leg assembly mounted at the front of the heater's trailer tongue. Its job is to hold the tongue at the correct height when the unit is uncoupled from a tow vehicle, preventing the hitch from dropping and keeping the heater frame level during operation or storage. When this part cracks, bends, or seizes, the tongue can sag or become difficult to hitch, and an unlevel frame can affect burner performance and fluid routing on hydronic units. Replacing a damaged support stand restores safe, level positioning of the heater on site.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000170683 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0170683 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tongue Support Stand |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater with generator | E3000 | 5000620219, 5000620679, 5000620158, 5000620678, 5200004952, 5100017807, 5100017809, 5200014678, 5200014679, 5200014720, 5100017806, 5100017808, 5200014721, 5100017810, 5100017811, 5100025046, 5100025045, 5200014677 |
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
| HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, DGM, Electric Break | HI1000DGM | 5200011234, 5200011235, 5100049275, 5100049276 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
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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