The Wacker Neuson Fuel Strainer is a genuine OEM component designed for ML-series Light Towers, ML-series Multifunction Floodlight Towers, and MG-series Portable Generators, including the MG5, MG3, MG5sd, MG3sd, MG5d, and MG3d models. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this strainer meets the same specifications as the part originally installed at the factory, ensuring a direct, hassle-free fit into your existing fuel system. Whether you're servicing a light tower on a job site or maintaining a portable generator fleet, the delivers confidence in every installation. Cross-reference your model number before ordering to confirm compatibility across this broad fitment range.
Key Features
- OEM Filtration Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original mesh and flow specifications, ensuring the strainer catches contaminants at the correct micron threshold for these engines.
- Drop-In Fuel Line Fit — Engineered to the exact inlet dimensions of the original fuel circuit, seating securely without adapters or rework during installation.
- Wide Model Coverage — Compatible with ML440, ML425, ML240, and ML225 Light Towers, ML-series Multifunction Floodlight Towers, and MG5 and MG3 Portable Generator families across multiple build configurations.
- Protects Fuel System Components — A clean-flowing strainer keeps debris from reaching the carburetor or injection system; a clogged or degraded strainer starves the engine of fuel and causes hard starting or power loss.
- Fuel System Safety — A properly seated OEM strainer maintains a secure, leak-free connection in the fuel line, reducing the risk of fuel seepage near hot engine components on generators and light towers.
A fuel strainer sits in the fuel delivery line between the tank and the engine's carburetor or fuel system inlet, acting as a first line of defense against dirt, debris, and sediment that accumulate in fuel tanks over time. By trapping particulates before they reach precision fuel metering components, the strainer helps the engine run consistently at its rated output. When the strainer becomes clogged or deteriorates, fuel flow is restricted, leading to rough running, power loss, or failure to start — making timely replacement an essential part of routine fuel system maintenance on light towers and portable generators.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000404028 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0404028 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Fuel Strainer |
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 |
| Portable Generators | MG5 | 5000630137, 5000630143, 5000630233, 5000630254, 5000630224, 5000630229, 5000630237, 5000630239, 5000630252, 5000630308, 5000630310, 5000630334 |
| Portable Generators | MG3 | 5000630142, 5000630135, 5000630256, 5000630225, 5000630230, 5000630234, 5000630238, 5000630240, 5000630253, 5000630309, 5000630311, 5000630335 |
| Portable Generators | MG3sd | 5000630201, 5000630215, 5000630235 |
| Portable Generators | MG5sd | 5000630202, 5000630214, 5000630236 |
| MG5 Generator | MG5d | 5000630211 |
| MG3 Generator | MG3d | 5000630213 |
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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