The Wacker Neuson Breaker is a genuine OEM Breaker designed for ML440 Light Towers, MG5 Portable Generators, and ML440 Multifunction Floodlight Towers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same part installed at the factory — ensuring correct fit and consistent electrical protection across compatible machines. If you're servicing an ML440 or MG5 series unit, part number is the verified OEM replacement for this position.
Key Features
- OEM-Rated Circuit Protection — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact trip-current specification, so the breaker opens at the right threshold — not too early, not too late.
- Drop-In Electrical Connection — Matches the OEM terminal configuration for direct installation with no re-wiring or adapter hardware needed.
- Broad Series Fitment — Confirmed for ML440 Light Towers, MG5 Portable Generators, and ML440 Multifunction Floodlight Towers across multiple build configurations.
- Protects Downstream Components — A properly functioning breaker prevents overloads from reaching sensitive electrical components; a failed or wrong-rated breaker risks damage to wiring, controls, and connected loads.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Using the correct OEM-specified breaker maintains the intended fault protection design of the machine, keeping operators and equipment safe during operation.
A breaker is an automatic protective switch built into the machine's electrical circuit. When current exceeds a safe level — due to a short, overload, or fault — the breaker trips and interrupts the circuit before damage can occur. Unlike a fuse, a breaker can be reset after the fault is cleared, making it a critical component for both protection and continued operation. A worn, incorrectly rated, or failed breaker either trips unnecessarily under normal load or, more dangerously, fails to trip when a fault occurs — putting wiring, controls, and connected equipment at risk.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000404246 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0404246 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Breaker |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Light Towers | ML440 | 5000630117, 5000630325, 5000630204 |
| Portable Generators | MG5 | 5000630137, 5000630143 |
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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