The Wacker Neuson Winch is a genuine OEM component designed for the ML440, ML240, ML425, and ML225 series light towers and multifunction floodlight towers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this winch is built to the exact specifications required for proper operation on your machine — no guesswork, no substitution. Fitment extends across a broad range of ML-series light tower configurations, including MLE415 models, making a widely applicable replacement for fleet operators and service technicians alike.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Load Ratings: — Engineered to Wacker Neuson's original torque and load specifications, ensuring the winch handles mast raising and lowering under the same mechanical demands as the original unit.
- Direct-Mount Replacement: — Matches the original mounting configuration and drive interface, allowing technicians to swap the unit without modifying mounting hardware or drive connections.
- Broad ML-Series Fitment: — Confirmed compatibility across ML440, ML240, ML425, ML225, and MLE415 light towers, including standard and RAW variants across multiple build configurations.
- Mast Elevation Performance: — A properly functioning winch delivers smooth, controlled mast deployment and retraction; a worn or failing unit risks uneven extension, mast slippage, or complete elevation failure on the jobsite.
- Operational Safety Relevance: — The winch is a load-bearing component responsible for raising and securing the light tower mast at height. Using a verified OEM replacement maintains the mechanical integrity of this safety-critical function.
The winch on a light tower is the mechanical drive unit responsible for raising and lowering the mast that supports the floodlight array. It converts motor torque into controlled linear movement, deploying the mast to working height and holding it securely during operation. When a winch wears out or fails, the mast may extend unevenly, refuse to deploy, or — in more serious cases — lose hold under load, creating a hazard for personnel and equipment on site.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000403852 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0403852 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Winch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Light Towers | ML440 | 5000630117, 5000630204, 5000630323, 5000630324, 5000630325, 5000630327 |
| Light Towers | ML240 | 5000630118, 5000630205, 5000630326 |
| Light Towers | ML425 | 5000630119, 5000630206 |
| Light Towers | ML225 | 5000630120, 5000630207 |
| Light Towers | ML440(RAW) | 5000630333, 5000630181 |
| Light Towers | ML240(RAW) | 5000630179 |
| MLE415 | MLE415-CE Raw | 5100053273 |
| Light Towers | MLE415 Raw | 5100053609 |
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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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