The Wacker Neuson Carbon Brush Combination is a genuine OEM component designed for MG3, GB3000G, and G3500G series portable generators. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same carbon brush combination installed at the factory, ensuring correct brush grade, dimensions, and spring tension for your specific machine. It fits a broad range of MG3 regional variants as well as the GB3000G and G3500G models, so confirming your model number before ordering is straightforward. When your generator's brushes wear down, this genuine OEM assembly restores proper electrical contact and stable power output fast.
Key Features
- Correct Brush Grade and Geometry — Genuine OEM carbon material matches the original conductivity and wear rate spec, preventing arcing and premature commutator damage.
- Integrated Combination Assembly — Supplied as a complete carbon brush combination with all paired components, so the entire brush set is replaced in a single service step.
- Broad Generator Fitment — Covers MG3 series (multiple regional variants), GB3000G, and G3500G portable generators, making it a versatile stocking part for fleets running these machines.
- Stable Voltage Output — Properly seated brushes maintain consistent contact with the slip rings, supporting steady generator output and protecting connected equipment from voltage fluctuation.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Correct brush resistance and spring pressure are critical in generator applications; using a genuine OEM part ensures the brushless interface operates within the designed electrical parameters.
- Direct OEM Replacement — Part number 5000408708 cross-references directly to your machine's parts diagram, so installation drops into the existing brush holder without adaptation.
Carbon brushes are the wear components that maintain sliding electrical contact between the stationary wiring and the rotating parts of a generator's alternator. They transfer current across a moving interface, and over time the carbon material gradually wears down — once brushes become too short or uneven, contact becomes intermittent, leading to fluctuating voltage, reduced output, or a generator that fails to produce power at all. Replacing the carbon brush combination on schedule is one of the most cost-effective generator maintenance tasks, restoring full electrical performance and protecting the commutator or slip rings from the damage that worn brushes can cause.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000408708 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0408708 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Carbon Brush Combination |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Generators | MG3-CE | 5000630384, 5100055609 |
| Portable Generators | MG3-AU | 5000630385 |
| Portable Generators | MG3-CL | 5000630387 |
| Portable Generators | MG3-LA | 5000630388 |
| Portable Generators | MG3-CN | 5000630390 |
| Portable Generators | MG3-ME | 5000630391 |
| GB3000G | GB3000G CE | 5100079446 |
| G3500G | G3500G CE | 5100079450 |
| G3500G | G3500G LA | 5100079451 |
| G3500G | G3500G CN | 5100079597 |
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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