The Wacker Neuson M6 x 1.0 Rivet Nut is a genuine OEM fastener designed for the HI and HSH series indirect air heaters and hydronic surface heaters, including HI260, HI750, HI900, HI1000, HIF600, HSH380, and E1250 series units. As a direct OEM replacement, this rivet nut is manufactured to the exact thread specification and material standard required by Wacker Neuson, ensuring a secure, rattle-free installation every time. It is confirmed to fit an extensive range of configurations across diesel, gas, LP/NG, and DGM variants within these heater families. Sourcing the correct fastener by part number eliminates guesswork and keeps your heater assembly structurally sound.
Key Features
- Correct M6 x 1.0 Thread Specification — Precisely threaded to M6 x 1.0 pitch, ensuring full thread engagement with mating components in the heater chassis and panel assemblies.
- Genuine OEM Fastener — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this rivet nut meets the same material grade and dimensional tolerance as the original hardware installed at the factory.
- Broad Heater Family Fitment — Compatible with HI260, HI750, HI900, HI1000, HIF600, HSH380, and E1250 series units across diesel, gas, LP/NG, and DGM configurations.
- Structural Integrity Under Vibration — Rivet nut fasteners in portable heater applications must resist vibration-induced loosening during transport and operation; this OEM part is suited to meet those demands.
- Drop-In Hardware Replacement — Installs into the existing panel or frame bore without modification, restoring clamping strength to panels, brackets, and access covers.
A rivet nut — also called a threaded insert or blind rivet nut — is a internally threaded fastener that is set into a pre-drilled hole in sheet metal or tubing, creating a strong, permanent threaded anchor point in materials that are too thin to tap directly. In portable heaters like the HI and HSH series, rivet nuts secure panels, brackets, and access covers to the unit's frame, maintaining structural integrity through the vibration and repeated handling these machines endure on a job site. When a rivet nut strips, spins, or pulls out, the surrounding panel loses its mounting point entirely — making prompt replacement with the correct OEM hardware the fastest way to restore a secure assembly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000173960 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0173960 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | M6 x 1.0 Rivet Nut |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HI260 HEATER,OIL WITH TANK | HI260 | 5200018503, 5200018504 |
| E1250S | E1250S | 5200012355, 5200012354 |
| E12540B | E1250B | 5200012353, 5200007613 |
| 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 |
| HSH380s | HSH 380S | 5100054643 |
| Factory-Installed Options | Factory-Installed Options | 5200004152 |
| E 1250P Hydronic Heater, Premium, Diesel | E1250P | 5200012357, 5200012356 |
| HSH380S-Diesel, with Generator | HSH380S | 5200012371, 5200012370 |
| 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 |
| HSH380B-Diesel, without generator | HSH380B | 5200012359, 5200007614 |
| HIF 600 Flameless Air Heater | HIF600 | 5200017593 |
| 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.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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