The Wacker Neuson Temperature Switch Water is a genuine OEM component designed for the LTW6K and LTW8K Light Tower series, including Standard T4, Cold Weather T4, Custom T4, and Variable Speed (LTW6K-V and LTW8K-V S) configurations. As a direct OEM part sourced from Wacker Neuson, the is manufactured to the same specification as the part it replaces, ensuring correct calibration and a drop-in installation with no guesswork. Compatibility spans a wide range of LTW light tower models across multiple build variants, making this a dependable choice whether you're servicing a standard unit or a cold-weather-spec machine. Keep a verified part number on hand to protect your equipment investment and avoid thermal-related shutdowns in the field.
Key Features
- OEM-Calibrated Thermal Sensing: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact switching temperature specification, so the coolant protection threshold is accurate — not approximate.
- Drop-In Electrical Connection: — Matches the original connector and thread specification of the LTW series engine cooling circuit, allowing straightforward replacement without wiring modifications.
- Broad LTW Series Coverage: — Fits LTW6K, LTW8K, LTW6K-V, LTW8K-V S, and related variants across Standard T4, Cold Weather T4, Custom T4, and PAS configurations.
- Protects Engine from Overheating: — A functioning water temperature switch triggers a shutdown or warning before coolant temps reach damaging levels; a failed switch leaves the engine running blind to heat buildup.
- Critical Electrical Safety Compliance: — As a safety-shutoff component on a generator-powered light tower, using a genuine OEM switch ensures the protective circuit behaves as the machine's electrical system was engineered to expect.
The water temperature switch monitors coolant temperature in the engine's cooling circuit and triggers a warning or automatic shutdown when temperatures exceed a safe operating threshold. This protects the engine from heat damage that can result from coolant loss, a blocked radiator, or sustained high-load operation. When the switch fails — whether stuck open or stuck closed — the engine either shuts down without cause or, more dangerously, continues running through a genuine overheating event with no protection.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200023400 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Temperature Switch Water |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| LTW6K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW6K | 5000620372, 5000620840, 5200004094, 5200024870 |
| LTW8K Light Tower, Standard T4 | LTW8K | 5000620374, 5000620841, 5200004204, 5200004095, 5200023190, 5200024871 |
| LTW6K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW6K-V S | 5200018563, 5200018555, 5200018559, 5200024873 |
| LTW8K-V S Light Tower, Cold Weather T4 | LTW8K-V S | 5200018564, 5200018556, 5200023194, 5200018560, 5200024874, 5100015095, 5100022084 |
| Light Tower | LTW6K-V | 5200012864, 5200012868, 5200012882 |
| Light Tower | LTW8K-V | 5200012869, 5200012883, 5200012865 |
| Light Tower | LTV6K | 5100039424 |
| Light Tower | LTV8K | 5100039425 |
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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