The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Bevel Gear Set Z16/32 designed for the BL744ch, BL744h, BL744c, and BL744 EX Backhoe Loader series. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the exact tooth profile, hardness, and mesh tolerances specified for these machines — no guesswork on fitment. This gear set drops directly into the drivetrain in place of the original, maintaining the correct gear ratio and load-bearing geometry that Wacker Neuson engineered into these loaders from the start.
Key Features
- Matched Tooth Geometry: — Z16/32 tooth count pairing is held to OEM tolerances, ensuring correct mesh engagement and even load distribution across both gears.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Factory-produced by Wacker Neuson, meaning this set carries the same material specification and heat treatment as the original component it replaces.
- Confirmed Backhoe Loader Fitment: — Verified for BL744ch, BL744h, BL744c, and BL744 EX models, covering both standard and EX-configuration machines in this loader family.
- Restores Full Power Transfer: — A worn or damaged bevel gear set causes drivetrain noise, vibration, and progressive power loss; replacing with the correct OEM set restores efficient torque transfer through the axle.
- Direct Installation: — Matches the original mounting interface and bearing seats, so the set installs into the existing housing without machining or adaptation.
A bevel gear set transmits rotational power between two intersecting shafts — typically changing the direction of drive by 90 degrees within an axle or differential housing. In a backhoe loader like the BL744 series, the bevel gears are responsible for redirecting engine torque from the driveshaft into the axle, enabling the wheels to be driven. The Z16/32 designation refers to the tooth count on each gear in the mated pair; because bevel gears work as a matched set, both must be replaced together to maintain correct contact pattern and gear ratio. When bevel gear teeth wear, chip, or pit, the result is audible whining or clunking under load, heat buildup in the axle housing, and — if left unaddressed — complete loss of drive to that axle.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100034010 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Bevel Gear Set Z16/32 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BL744ch Backhoe Loader | BL744ch | 5100031800 |
| BL744h Backhoe Loader | BL744h | 5100031801 |
| BL744c Backhoe Loader | BL744c EX | 5100031803 |
| BL744 EX Backhoe Loader | BL744 EX | 5100031804 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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