The Wacker Neuson Plate is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. As a direct factory replacement, it restores the original assembly configuration and keeps the heating unit operating as intended. This part is confirmed to fit E5000 models equipped with gas burners, diesel burners, and 12kW generator/diesel configurations, as well as CH5000 Cross Heater units with oil burner and generator/oil burner setups. Sourcing the genuine Wacker Neuson ensures the correct part is installed the first time, with no guesswork on fit or form.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact material and dimensional specifications, ensuring the plate seats and functions identically to the original unit it replaces.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to install in the same position and orientation as the factory part, using existing hardware and mounting points on E5000 and CH5000 heater assemblies.
- Broad Heater Series Compatibility — Fits E5000 Ground Heaters (gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator/diesel) and CH5000 Cross Heaters (oil burner and generator/oil burner configurations).
- Structural Integrity Under Heat Cycles — A properly fitted plate maintains the internal assembly geometry of the heater, preventing misalignment that can affect burner performance or airflow distribution.
- Verified Part Number — Cross-referenced to Wacker Neuson part number 5000172450, giving you confidence that you are ordering the correct component for your specific heater model.
The plate in a ground or cross heater assembly serves as a structural or mounting element within the unit's internal configuration, securing adjacent components in their correct positions and maintaining the mechanical integrity of the heater. When a plate becomes cracked, warped, or damaged — often as a result of repeated thermal cycling or mechanical stress — it can allow connected components to shift out of alignment, which may disrupt burner operation, airflow, or heat output. Replacing a worn or damaged plate promptly with a genuine OEM part like the Wacker Neuson 5000172450 restores the unit's structural baseline and helps the heater deliver consistent, controlled output across the job.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000172450 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0172450 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Plate |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
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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