The Bomag 54210178 Outer Guide is a genuine OEM component designed for BT 60 and BT 60/4 tampers. Sourced directly from Bomag, this outer guide delivers the exact fit and material spec the machine was built around, ensuring correct alignment and smooth operation of the ramming mechanism. This part is confirmed compatible with both the BT 60 and BT 60/4 tamper models, making it a straightforward like-for-like replacement for worn or damaged units.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — manufactured to Bomag's original tolerances, ensuring the guide maintains the precise alignment geometry the ramming assembly depends on
- Direct Replacement Fit — engineered to install in the same position as the original, with no reworking of surrounding components needed
- Confirmed Tamper Fitment — compatible with BT 60 and BT 60/4 tampers, so you can order with confidence knowing this is the correct part for your machine
- Maintains Rammer Stroke Integrity — a correctly fitted outer guide keeps the reciprocating assembly tracking true, preventing side-load wear on related components
- Protects Against Accelerated Wear — a worn or failed guide allows the internal components to shift off-axis, leading to rapid deterioration of the tamper's drive mechanism
The outer guide is a structural wear component within the tamper's reciprocating drive assembly. It surrounds and channels the moving internal parts of the rammer, keeping them aligned along the correct stroke path during each compaction cycle. When the outer guide wears down or cracks, the reciprocating assembly loses its guided path, causing uneven movement, increased stress on surrounding components, and a noticeable drop in compaction force — leaving the tamper unable to deliver consistent energy to the ground.
Part Details
| Part Number | 54210178 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Outer Guide |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tamper | BT 60 | 00817451 |
| Tamper | BT 60/4 | 00817456, 00817997, 00818197, 00818629, 00818737, 00818783, 00818827, 00824169 |
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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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