The Wacker Neuson Union is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. As a direct factory replacement, this union ensures a leak-free, properly sealed connection within the fuel or fluid line circuit of your ground heating equipment. Sourced directly through Wacker Neuson's authorized parts network, the matches the original specification installed at the factory across both gas burner and diesel burner E5000 configurations, as well as CH5000 models equipped with oil burners and integrated generators.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and thread tolerances, ensuring a pressure-tight connection without the risk of weeping or seepage at the joint.
- Drop-In Replacement — Threads and end fittings match the original installation geometry, allowing straightforward swap-out without reworking adjacent lines or connections.
- Broad E5000 and CH5000 Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across E5000 Ground Heater variants (gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator/diesel) and CH5000 Cross Heater configurations with oil burners and generator options.
- Sustained Heating System Performance — A correctly functioning union maintains consistent flow through the burner circuit; a cracked or leaking union can disrupt fuel or fluid delivery and force an unplanned shutdown on cold-weather job sites.
- Fuel System Safety — On combustion-based ground heaters, a properly rated and seated union is critical for containing pressurized fuel or fluid lines — using the correct OEM part eliminates the guesswork of aftermarket compatibility in a safety-sensitive circuit.
A union is a threaded pipe fitting that joins two sections of tubing or line while allowing them to be disconnected and reconnected without disturbing the rest of the plumbing circuit. In ground and cross heaters like the E5000 and CH5000 series, unions are used at key service points in the fuel or fluid delivery system so technicians can isolate components during maintenance. When a union develops a crack, thread damage, or a failed seat, it can leak fuel or fluid under operating pressure — affecting burner performance, creating a potential hazard, and requiring immediate replacement to return the heater to safe operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168830 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168830 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Union |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| 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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