The Wacker Neuson Circuit Breaker 16A is a genuine OEM component designed for LTS and LTE series light towers, including the LTS4K, LTS4Y, LTS7K, LTS8K, LTS8L, and LTE4K. As a factory-sourced part, the meets the original electrical specifications required by these machines and drops in as a direct replacement for the existing breaker in the control panel. Wacker Neuson's genuine OEM designation means this circuit breaker is manufactured to the same standard as the part that left the factory, giving you confidence in both fit and long-term performance across a wide range of tower configurations — including 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants, Metal Halide and LED lamp types, and both trailer-mounted and skid-mounted units.
Key Features
- Correct 16A Trip Rating: — Matched to the electrical load demands of LTS and LTE series light tower control circuits, ensuring the breaker trips at the right threshold — not too early, not too late.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to the original design specification, so the breaker's contact construction, housing dimensions, and terminal configuration are identical to the part being replaced.
- Broad LTS/LTE Series Fitment: — Compatible with LTS4K, LTS4Y, LTS7K, LTS8K, LTS8L, and LTE4K models across multiple configurations, covering 50 Hz and 60 Hz, Metal Halide and LED, trailer and skid variants.
- Protects Downstream Electrical Components: — A properly functioning circuit breaker shields the generator output wiring, lamp ballasts, and control panel from overcurrent events that can cause costly secondary damage.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — Using the correct OEM-rated breaker maintains the overcurrent protection integrity of the machine's electrical system, an important consideration on regulated jobsites where equipment must meet safety standards.
A circuit breaker is a resettable overcurrent protection device that monitors the current flowing through an electrical circuit. When current exceeds its rated threshold — in this case 16 amps — the breaker trips and interrupts the circuit, preventing wire overheating, insulation damage, or component failure downstream. On a light tower like the LTS or LTE series, the circuit breaker in the control panel protects the lamp circuits, ballast, and associated wiring from fault conditions. A breaker that fails to trip on overcurrent leaves the electrical system exposed to damage, while one that trips prematurely causes unwanted shutdowns during normal operation — both outcomes are avoided by replacing a worn or faulty unit with the correct OEM part.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100041190 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker 16A |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| LTS7K - 60 HZ, Metal Halide, Trailer | LTS7K | 5100042185, 5100041967, 5100041968 |
| LTS8L | LTS8L | 5100041969, 5100042180, 5100042186 |
| LTS8K | LTS8K | 5100042181, 5100042182, 5100042187 |
| LTS4K - 50 HZ, LED, Trailer | LTS4K | 5100042183, 5100042184, 5100042189, 5100062237, 5100062239, 5100064636 |
| LTE4K | LTE4K | 5100042190, 5100042191, 5100051617 |
| LTS4Y | LTS4Y | 5100062238 |
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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