The Bomag 05542209 L-Union is a genuine OEM fitting designed for BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB series refuse and landfill compactors. Sourced directly from Bomag, this L-Union delivers the exact thread form, bend angle, and sealing interface specified for these machines — no guesswork on compatibility. This part covers the full production run of the BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB families, including the RB-2, RB-3, and RB-4 generation variants.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Sealing Integrity — manufactured to Bomag's exact thread tolerances and bend geometry, ensuring a leak-free hydraulic or fluid connection from the moment it is installed
- Direct Replacement Fit — matches the original port orientation and thread specification, dropping into the existing line routing 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
- Fluid System Performance — a correctly seated L-Union maintains proper flow direction and line pressure; a cracked or cross-threaded fitting leads to fluid loss, pressure drop, and potential system contamination
- Leak-Free System Assurance — on a refuse and landfill compactor operating in harsh, debris-heavy environments, a compromised fitting connection is a direct fluid-loss and fire risk; genuine construction ensures rated pressure containment
An L-Union is an angled hydraulic or fluid-line fitting that routes a pressurized line through a 90-degree or other fixed-angle turn within a confined plumbing circuit. On heavy refuse and landfill compactors like the BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB, these fittings are critical connection points in hydraulic or lubrication circuits where straight couplings cannot clear surrounding structure. When an L-Union fails — through thread damage, corrosion, or cracking under vibration — fluid escapes the closed circuit, causing pressure loss, system overheating, or contamination that can cascade into pump or valve damage. Replacing a worn fitting promptly with part number 05542209 restores circuit integrity and protects the downstream components it serves.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05542209 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | L-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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