The Wacker Neuson Nut Hex Grade 8 3/8-16 is a genuine OEM fastener designed for the Vaccum Ready Sweeper series, including the 60", 72", and 84" Heavy-Duty VRS Pick-Up Broom models. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same grade-8 hex nut that ships with new equipment — ensuring correct thread engagement, torque retention, and a drop-in fit with no guesswork. When you need to restore a fastening point to original specification, part number is the correct choice for these sweeper applications.
Key Features
- Grade 8 Hardness Rating — Higher tensile strength than standard hardware-store fasteners, delivering the clamping force required for heavy-duty sweeper assembly joints.
- 3/8-16 Thread Specification — Threads match OEM-spec tapped holes exactly, so installation is straightforward and no re-threading or chasing is needed.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Manufactured to the same material and dimensional standards as the original, ensuring full compatibility and correct torque characteristics for this fastener position.
- Verified Fitment Across VRS Sweeper Lineup — Confirmed for the 60" Heavy-Duty Pick-Up Broom, 72" Heavy-Duty VRS Pick-Up Broom, and 84" Heavy-Duty VRS Pick-Up Broom models.
- Structural Integrity Maintained — A worn, stripped, or incorrect-grade nut can allow joints to loosen under vibration, leading to misalignment or component damage; replacing with the correct grade-8 nut restores the fastening point to its designed holding strength.
A hex nut is a threaded fastener that works in conjunction with a bolt or stud to clamp components firmly together. In sweeper equipment, fasteners at key assembly points are subject to continuous vibration and operational stress, which is why the grade rating matters — a grade 8 nut is hardened to resist stretch, stripping, and loosening under load. When a nut fails, threads strip, or an incorrect-grade fastener is used, joint integrity is compromised and connected components can shift or wear prematurely. Replacing a damaged or missing fastener with the correct OEM-specification part restores the assembly to its intended clamping performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100015862 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Nut, Hex, Grade 8, 3/8-16 |
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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