The Wacker Neuson Nipple Fitting is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this fitting matches the original specification for a drop-in installation with no guesswork. It is compatible across E5000 Ground Heater configurations — including gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator/diesel variants — as well as CH5000 Cross Heater models equipped with oil burners and integrated generators. When a fitting like this develops a leak or fails, it can compromise fuel or fluid delivery throughout the heater system, making prompt replacement essential to keeping the unit running safely and efficiently.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original thread and dimensional specifications, ensuring a leak-free seal in the heater's fluid or fuel line circuit.
- Direct Installation — Threads directly into the original port with no reworking of surrounding connections, matching the existing fitting configuration exactly.
- Broad E5000 and CH5000 Compatibility — Fits gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator/diesel E5000 Ground Heaters, plus CH5000 Cross Heater models with oil burners and generator configurations.
- Maintains Fluid System Integrity — A correctly seated nipple fitting preserves proper flow pressure within the heater circuit; a damaged or worn fitting can cause leaks that degrade heating output or trigger shutdowns.
- Fuel and Fluid System Safety — In heater applications carrying diesel, oil, or gas-side connections, using a correctly rated OEM fitting is critical to preventing uncontrolled leaks near ignition sources.
A nipple fitting is a short threaded connector used to join two sections of pipe, hose, or component ports within a fluid or fuel circuit. In ground and cross heaters like the E5000 and CH5000 series, these fittings are integral to routing fuel or heat-transfer fluid between the burner, pump, and distribution components. When a nipple fitting cracks, strips, or corrodes, the resulting leak can reduce system pressure, cause fuel loss, or create a hazardous condition near the burner — making it one of those small parts that carries significant consequences if neglected.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000170564 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0170564 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Nipple Fitting |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
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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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