The Wacker Neuson Turbulator is a genuine OEM component designed for the E3000, E2200, E1250, E1100, E700M, and HSH series hydronic surface heaters and ground heaters. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is manufactured to the exact specifications required to maintain proper heat transfer performance across the full range of compatible Wacker Neuson heating systems. Fitment covers a wide range of configurations including ground heater, hydronic surface heater, lift bail, and generator-equipped variants within these families. Verify your model number against the fitment list before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Heat Transfer Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and geometry specifications, ensuring the turbulator produces the correct fluid turbulence needed for efficient heat exchange inside the heater circuit.
- Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to the same dimensional profile as the original, allowing direct installation into the heat exchanger without modification to surrounding components or fittings.
- Broad HSH and E-Series Fitment — Compatible with E3000, E3000ES, E2200, E1250 (B, P, S variants), E1100, E700M, HSH350, HSH380B, HSH380S, HSH650, and HSH700 models across LP/NG, diesel, and electric configurations.
- Consistent Heating Output — A correctly functioning turbulator keeps fluid moving efficiently through the heat exchanger, helping the system reach and maintain target temperatures for concrete curing, ground thawing, and surface heating applications.
- Protects Against Uneven Heat Distribution — A worn or damaged turbulator reduces fluid agitation, leading to hot spots, inefficient fuel consumption, and inconsistent surface temperatures that can compromise cold-weather jobsite results.
A turbulator is an internal insert placed within a heat exchanger tube to disrupt laminar fluid flow and promote turbulent mixing. This turbulence dramatically increases the rate of heat transfer between the hot combustion gases and the circulating fluid, making the heater far more efficient than a smooth-bore tube would allow. When a turbulator degrades, becomes fouled, or is missing entirely, heat exchange efficiency drops — the system may struggle to reach set temperatures, consume more fuel per unit of heat output, and deliver uneven warmth across hose runs or heating blankets.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168163 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168163 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Turbulator |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater with generator | E3000 | 5000620219, 5000620679, 5000620158, 5000620678, 5200014677, 5200004952, 5100017807, 5100017809, 5200014678, 5200014679, 5200014720, 5100017806, 5100017808, 5200014721, 5100017810, 5100017811, 5100025046, 5100055568, 5100056441, 5100017801, 5100056440, 5100025045 |
| HSH700 | HSH700G | 5000620243 |
| E2200 GROUND HEATER, W/ LIFT BAIL | E2200 | 5000620215, 5000620176, 5000620216, 5000620226, 5100017448, 5100017449 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater | HSH350 | 5000620254, 5200001677 |
| E1250S | E1250S | 5200012355, 5200012354 |
| E1100 GROUND HEATER | E1100 | 5000620172, 5000620244, 5200001676 |
| E3000 ES Hydronic Surface Heater | E3000ES | 5000620968, 5000620967 |
| E12540B | E1250B | 5200012353, 5200007613 |
| HSH650 | HSH650 | 5000620991 |
| HSH380s | HSH 380S | 5100054643 |
| E 1250P Hydronic Heater, Premium, Diesel | E1250P | 5200012357, 5200012356 |
| HSH380S-Diesel, with Generator | HSH380S | 5200012371, 5200012370 |
| HSH380B-Diesel, without generator | HSH380B | 5200012359, 5200007614 |
| Hydronic Surface Heater, 700m hose | E700M | 5000620195 |
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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