The Wacker Neuson Shim is a genuine OEM component designed for the E3000 Ground Heater and E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this shim meets the exact dimensional tolerances required to maintain proper spacing and alignment within the E3000 platform across its many configurations — including liftbail, generator, and temperature control variants. Whether you're servicing a standard E3000 Ground Heater or a full-featured 6kW generator model, part number is the correct replacement to restore your machine to spec.
Key Features
- Exact Dimensional Tolerancing: — Manufactured to OEM specification, this shim delivers the precise thickness and material grade needed to maintain correct component spacing within the E3000 assembly.
- Direct OEM Replacement: — Drops into position without modification, matching the original mounting interface for a straightforward service installation.
- Broad E3000 Series Coverage: — Compatible with a wide range of E3000 configurations, including standard Ground Heater, Liftbail, 3kW and 6kW Generator, Temperature Control, and Hydronic Surface Heater variants.
- Maintains Alignment Under Load: — A correctly fitted shim keeps mating components properly seated, preventing wear, vibration, and misalignment that can accelerate damage to surrounding parts.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Quality: — Backed by Wacker Neuson's manufacturing standards, ensuring this shim performs as intended throughout the heater's service life.
A shim is a thin, precisely dimensioned spacer used to fill gaps, correct alignment, or set clearances between assembled components. In heating equipment like the E3000 series, shims ensure that mechanical assemblies are held at the correct spacing to prevent contact, vibration, or uneven load distribution between parts. When a shim wears, deforms, or goes missing, the components it supports can shift out of alignment — leading to accelerated wear on adjacent parts, unwanted movement, or reduced service life of the assembly as a whole.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200004042 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shim |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 Ground Heater, LB | E3000 | 5000620678, 5200014677, 5100017807, 5100017809, 5200014678, 5200014679, 5200014720, 5200014721, 5100017811, 5100025045 |
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