The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Screw M6x30 Hex Head designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson indirect air heaters and light tower units. As a factory-sourced fastener, is manufactured to the same material and dimensional standards as the original hardware installed at the factory, ensuring correct torque retention and a secure connection without modification. This screw fits the HI260 and HI1000 indirect air heater series, including DGM configurations, as well as the HIF600 flameless air heater and a broad range of LTW and LTN light tower models. Keeping the correct OEM fastener in place is essential for structural integrity and safe operation across all of these machine families.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Thread and Head Geometry — Manufactured to the exact M6x30 metric thread pitch and hex head dimensions specified by Wacker Neuson, ensuring proper torque values are achieved without thread damage or fastener failure.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original fastener installation points on HI260, HI1000, HIF600, LTW, and LTN series machines; installs using standard hex tooling with no rework to surrounding hardware.
- Broad Cross-Series Compatibility — A single part number covers indirect air heaters (HI260, HI1000, HI1000DGM, HIF600) and multiple LTW and LTN light tower variants, simplifying parts inventory for mixed fleets.
- Structural Integrity Where It Counts — A correctly rated hex head screw maintains tight panel, bracket, and component connections; an underspec or worn fastener can allow vibration-induced loosening that compromises enclosure security during operation.
- Safety-Relevant Fastener for Heater and Electrical Enclosures — On indirect air heaters and light towers, enclosure fasteners play a role in maintaining weatherproof sealing and protecting internal fuel and electrical components; using the correct OEM screw supports safe, compliant operation.
A hex head cap screw like the 5000173966 is a structural fastener used to secure panels, brackets, and mechanical assemblies to the machine frame or housing. On light towers and indirect air heaters, these fasteners are critical to keeping enclosures closed and components properly aligned during transport and operation. When a fastener is missing, cross-threaded, or substituted with an incorrect size, it can cause panel gaps that expose internal components to weather and debris, or allow vibration to gradually work surrounding hardware loose — leading to more significant repairs over time.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000173966 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0173966 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Screw M6x30 Hex Head |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HI260 HEATER,OIL WITH TANK | HI260 | 5200018503, 5200018504 |
| LTN6K-V S, KUBOTA, 120/240V | LTN6K-V S | 5200018537, 5200018550, 5200018553, 5200023197 |
| LTW20Z3-V S LIGHT TOWER, COLD WEATHER, T4i | LTW20Z3-V S | 5200018566, 5200018558, 5200018562, 5200023196, 5100015094, 5100022126 |
| LTW20Z1-V S LIGHT TOWER, COLD WEATHER, T4i | LTW20Z1-V S | 5200018565, 5200018557, 5200018561, 5200024875, 5200023195, 5100015093, 5100022125 |
| LTW6K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW6K-V S | 5200018563, 5200018555, 5200018559, 5200024873 |
| LTW8K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW8K-V S | 5200018564, 5200018556, 5200023194, 5200018560, 5200024874, 5100015095, 5100022084 |
| LTN6L-V S, KOHLER (LOMBARDINI) | LTN6L-V S | 5200018536, 5200018539, 5200018573, 5200018552, 5200023687, 5200023688, 5200023689, 5200018576 |
| LTN8K-V S, KUBOTA, 120/240V | LTN8K-V S | 5200018538, 5200018551, 5200018554, 5200023198 |
| E3000 | E3000 | 5100056441 |
| 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 |
| HIF 600 Flameless Air Heater | HIF600 | 5200017593 |
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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