The Wacker Neuson Thermostat Valve is a genuine OEM thermostat valve designed for CRT60-74LX and CRT60-74L reversible plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same component installed at the factory — ensuring an exact match to the original part it replaces. If your machine is running hot or the cooling circuit isn't regulating temperature correctly, replacing the thermostat valve with the correct OEM part gets your compactor back to proper operating condition.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Temperature Regulation: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original design tolerances, this valve opens and closes at the correct coolant temperature threshold — not an approximation.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Engineered to drop into the existing cooling circuit connection points on compatible CRT-series machines without rework or adaptation.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Verified for CRT60-74LX and CRT60-74L reversible plate compactors; always cross-reference your machine's model and serial number before ordering.
- Protects the Engine from Overheating: — A functioning thermostat valve keeps coolant flow properly timed to engine load; a failed valve can allow sustained overheating that leads to costly engine damage.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part: — Supplied as an authentic OEM component backed by Wacker Neuson's parts program, so you're not guessing on material grade or dimensional accuracy.
The thermostat valve controls the flow of coolant through the engine's cooling system by responding to changes in coolant temperature. When the engine is cold, the valve stays closed, allowing the engine to reach operating temperature quickly. Once the coolant reaches the correct temperature threshold, the valve opens to circulate coolant through the radiator and prevent overheating. A stuck or failed thermostat valve — whether stuck open or closed — disrupts this balance, causing the engine to run either too cold or dangerously hot, both of which reduce performance and accelerate wear.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200016467 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Thermostat Valve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CRT60-74LX | CRT60-74LX | 5100038000 |
| CRT60-74L | CRT60-74L | 5200012300 |
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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