The Wacker Neuson Switch is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this switch is the correct OEM specification part for gas, diesel, and generator-equipped variants across both heater families. It fits the E5000 Ground Heater with gas burner, E5000 Ground Heater with diesel burner, E5000 12kW Generator Diesel model, and CH5000 Cross Heater configurations with oil burner and generator. Confirm your machine's model number before ordering to ensure compatibility with your specific unit.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Switching Specs — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact electrical ratings for this heater application, ensuring correct circuit actuation and load handling.
- Drop-In Installation — Engineered to the same connector and mounting interface as the original, so the switch seats and wires in without modification.
- Broad Heater Family Coverage — Fits multiple E5000 Ground Heater variants (gas burner, diesel burner, 12kW generator diesel) and CH5000 Cross Heater models (oil burner and generator configurations).
- Restored Heater Control — A failed or worn switch can prevent the heater from starting, cycling, or shutting down correctly; replacing it with part 5000173247 restores full operator control of the heating system.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Using the correct OEM-rated switch in a fuel-burning heater application maintains the electrical integrity of the control circuit and reduces the risk of uncontrolled operation.
The switch in an E5000 or CH5000 ground heater is a critical control-circuit component that signals the heater to start, run, or shut down based on operator input. When this switch degrades or fails, the machine may become unresponsive to operator commands — refusing to ignite, failing to shut off, or cutting out mid-cycle — which directly compromises both productivity and safety on cold-weather jobsites. Replacing a faulty switch with the correct Wacker Neuson 5000173247 restores predictable, reliable control of the heating system.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000173247 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0173247 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Switch |
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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