The Bomag 05542142 Angular Union is a genuine OEM component designed for BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB series refuse and landfill compactors. Sourced directly from Bomag, this angular union delivers an exact hydraulic or fluid-line connection match for every generation variant in the BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB lineup, including the RB-2, RB-3, and RB-4 generations. Confirmed fitment across the full BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB family means no guesswork at installation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Sealing Integrity — manufactured to Bomag's exact angular geometry and thread specification, ensuring a leak-free connection under the high-pressure fluid demands of heavy landfill compaction cycles.
- Direct Drop-In Connection — threads and port angles match the original fitting position on BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB compactors, seating correctly without rework or adapter fittings.
- Broad Generation Coverage — fits BC 972 RB, BC 972 RB-2, BC 972 RB-3, BC 972 RB-4, BC 1172 RB, BC 1172 RB-2, BC 1172 RB-3, and BC 1172 RB-4 refuse and landfill compactors.
- Sustained System Pressure — a correctly seated angular union maintains full hydraulic or fluid-line pressure, keeping auxiliary systems performing at rated output during compaction passes over refuse and landfill material.
- Fluid-System Safety — a failed or cross-threaded union can cause uncontrolled fluid loss in a pressurized line; using the correct OEM union eliminates that failure mode and supports safe machine operation.
An angular union is a threaded hydraulic or fluid-line fitting machined at a fixed angle — typically 45° or 90° — that joins two fluid passages where a straight connector would interfere with surrounding components or require a sharp bend in the hose. On BC-series refuse and landfill compactors, these fittings route pressurized fluid through the tight envelope of the compactor's frame and working systems. When an angular union develops a leak or thread failure, pressure loss follows, degrading the performance of whichever hydraulic or fluid circuit it serves and creating a fluid-release hazard on the machine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05542142 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Angular Union |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB | 00817408 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB | 00817827 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB-3 | 00818153 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB-2 | 00818191, 00818701, 00818889 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB-2 | 00818193, 00818703, 00818891 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB-3 | 00824085 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB-4 | 00824899 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB-4 | 00824901 |
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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