The Wacker Neuson Terminal is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater, HSH350 Hydronic Surface Heater, HP252, and CH5000 Cross Heater series. As a direct factory replacement, this terminal ensures correct electrical connectivity within the heating system, maintaining the integrity of the circuit as originally engineered. This part is confirmed to fit multiple E5000 configurations including gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator diesel variants, as well as CH5000 oil burner and generator oil burner models, and both HSH350 variants.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Specification — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this terminal meets the exact conduction and connection spec of the original, ensuring no voltage drop or resistance variance at the contact point.
- Drop-In Connection — Engineered to match the original terminal position and connector interface, allowing direct installation without modification to existing wiring harnesses.
- Broad Heater Family Coverage — A single part number spans the E5000 Ground Heater (gas, diesel, and generator diesel), HSH350 Hydronic Surface Heater, HP252, and CH5000 Cross Heater series.
- Sustains Heating System Performance — A correctly seated terminal maintains a clean electrical path to burner and control components; a corroded or failed terminal can interrupt ignition signals or cause erratic heater behavior in cold-weather operations.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — On ground and surface heating equipment used in enclosed or frost-protection applications, a properly rated OEM terminal is critical to safe, uninterrupted circuit operation and reduces the risk of arcing or connection failure under load.
A terminal is an electrical connection point that joins wiring conductors to control components, burner assemblies, or power circuits within the heater. On hydronic surface heaters and indirect ground heaters like those in the E5000 and HSH350 families, the terminal ensures that control signals and power reach the burner, pump, and safety systems reliably. When a terminal corrodes, loosens, or fails, it can interrupt the electrical circuit entirely — causing the heater to cut out, fail to ignite, or behave unpredictably — which is a serious concern when the equipment is being relied upon for concrete curing or ground thawing in freezing conditions.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000173251 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0173251 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Terminal |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater | HSH350 | 5000620254, 5200001677 |
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| 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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