Wacker Neuson 5100036175 Central Bucket Tooth

The Wacker Neuson Central Bucket Tooth is a genuine OEM component designed for the BL744 and BL742 series backhoe loaders, including the BL744ch, BL744h, BL742h, BL744c, and BL744 EX models. As a direct OEM replacement, is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part, so it seats and secures exactly as the factory-installed tooth did. Confirmed fitment covers the full BL700-series backhoe loader lineup, making this the straightforward choice when the center tooth on your bucket is worn or damaged and you need a part you can trust to go back in without guesswork.

Key Features

• OEM-Grade Tooth Hardness — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material specification, delivering the wear resistance needed to hold an edge through demanding dig cycles.
• Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to match the original mounting profile, so the tooth fits the center position of the bucket adapter system without reworking or shimming.
• Broad BL700-Series Coverage — Verified fitment across BL744ch, BL744h, BL742h, BL744c, BL744 EX, and BL742 EX backhoe loaders in a single part number.
• Restores Full Bucket Penetration — A worn center tooth forces the bucket to push rather than cut, increasing cycle times and operator effort; replacing it restores clean, efficient ground penetration.
• Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson parts network, ensuring the part number, geometry, and material grade match the original production specification.

The central bucket tooth is the leading-edge cutting point positioned at the center of the excavator or backhoe bucket. It is the first contact between the bucket and the material being dug, concentrating load and initiating ground penetration on every pass. Because the center tooth absorbs the highest concentration of impact and abrasion, it typically wears faster than the wing teeth on either side. A worn or missing central tooth forces the bucket shell to do work it was not designed for, reducing digging efficiency, increasing stress on the adapter, and driving up fuel consumption. Replacing a worn center tooth promptly protects the adapter underneath and keeps the bucket cutting cleanly through soil, gravel, and compacted material.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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