The Wacker Neuson Washer 3/8 Lock is a genuine OEM fastening component designed for the 60", 72", and 84" Vacuum Ready Sweeper Pick-Up Broom attachments. As a direct OEM part, the is sourced and manufactured to the exact specification used during original production, ensuring a correct, drop-in fit without guesswork. This lock washer plays a critical role in maintaining secure fastener tension on the sweeper assembly, preventing loosening under the vibration and operational stress these machines routinely generate. If you are servicing or reassembling a Vacuum Ready Sweeper, replacing worn or damaged hardware with the correct OEM part keeps the unit operating as designed.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tension Integrity — Manufactured to the original production specification, this lock washer delivers consistent clamping force and bite that generic hardware often fails to replicate on high-vibration sweeper assemblies.
- Direct Hardware Match — Sized and profiled to fit the 3/8" fastener positions on the Vacuum Ready Sweeper frame and broom assembly, requiring no modification to surrounding components on installation.
- Broad Sweeper Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across the full Vacuum Ready Sweeper Pick-Up Broom lineup: 60", 72", and 84" heavy-duty models.
- Vibration Resistance — Lock washers in this application resist the constant mechanical vibration of pick-up broom operation, helping fasteners stay torqued and the assembly stay aligned through extended use cycles.
- Critical Fastener Safety — A failed or missing lock washer on a sweeper attachment can allow fasteners to back out, risking component separation during operation — replacing worn hardware promptly is essential for safe use.
A lock washer works by applying spring tension between a fastener head and the mating surface, creating friction that resists loosening caused by vibration or dynamic loading. On pick-up broom attachments like the Vacuum Ready Sweeper series, the rotating broom mechanism and debris-handling forces generate continuous vibration throughout the frame, making proper locking hardware essential at every fastened joint. When a lock washer flattens, cracks, or goes missing, the associated fastener can gradually back out, leading to misalignment, accelerated wear on surrounding components, or structural loosening of the attachment.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000175346 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0175346 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Washer 3/8 Lock |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 60" Heavy-Duty Pick-Up Broom | Vaccum Ready Sweeper - 60" | 5200019636 |
| 72" Heavy-Duty VRS Pick-Up Broom | Vaccum Ready Sweeper - 72" | 5200019637 |
| 84" Heavy-Duty VRS Pick-Up Broom | Vaccum Ready Sweeper - 84" | 5200019638 |
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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