The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Exciter Housing designed for the WP1540A, WP1540Aw, WP1550A, and WP1550Aw single-direction vibratory plate compactors. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the exact tolerances and material specifications required for proper exciter assembly function. This housing is the correct direct replacement for all listed WP1540 and WP1550 series variants, including US-market and CN-market configurations. Verify your machine's model number before ordering to confirm fitment.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Structural Integrity — Cast and finished to the exact dimensional specifications Wacker Neuson requires for the exciter assembly, ensuring the internal eccentric weights are properly enclosed and supported under continuous vibration loading.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Machined to match the original bolt pattern and mating surfaces of the WP1540 and WP1550 exciter unit, allowing straightforward installation without rework or shimming.
- Broad WP-Series Compatibility — Fits WP1540A, WP1540Aw, WP1550A, and WP1550Aw models across US, CN, and standard market configurations, covering a wide range of single-direction plate compactor deployments.
- Protects Core Compaction Output — A sound, intact exciter housing keeps the eccentric shaft and weights properly aligned and sealed, sustaining the consistent centrifugal force that drives effective soil, aggregate, and paving-stone compaction.
- Prevents Secondary Damage — A cracked or worn housing allows contamination to enter the exciter assembly and permits vibration to transmit incorrectly through the baseplate, accelerating wear across surrounding drivetrain components.
The exciter housing is the structural shell that encloses the rotating eccentric weight assembly at the heart of a vibratory plate compactor. As the eccentric weights spin, they generate the centrifugal force that drives the compaction cycle — the housing bears that load continuously while protecting the internal components from debris, moisture, and mechanical damage. When the housing cracks, warps, or loses its sealing integrity, compaction force becomes inconsistent, bearing wear accelerates, and the machine can quickly progress from reduced performance to full mechanical failure of the exciter unit.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100016247 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Exciter Housing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw US | 5100018327 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw | 5100018329 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw | 5100016241, 5100066158 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw US | 5100018324 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A US | 5100018328 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A | 5100018330 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A | 5100018323 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A US | 5100018325 |
| Vibration Plate | WP1550Aw CN | 5100039663 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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