The Bomag 05747120 Recoil Starter is a genuine OEM component designed for Bomag vibratory plates, reversible vibratory plates, and the BW 55 E walk-behind roller. Sourced directly from Bomag, this recoil starter matches the exact specifications of the original unit, ensuring a correct, hassle-free installation. This starter fits the BP 10/36, BP 15/45, BP 18/53, BP 20/48, BP 20/53, BPR 25/32, BPR 25/40, and BW 55 E — covering a wide range of Bomag light compaction equipment in a single part number 05747120.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cord and Pawl Engagement — manufactured to Bomag's original pull-force and spring-return specifications, so the rope retracts crisply and the pawls engage the flywheel reliably every start cycle
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — bolt pattern, rope length, and housing profile match the original assembly, allowing straightforward swap-out with standard hand tools
- Broad Bomag Light Equipment Coverage — a single part fits the BP 10/36, BP 15/45, BP 18/53, BP 20/48, BP 20/53 vibratory plates, BPR 25/32, BPR 25/40 reversible vibratory plates, and the BW 55 E walk-behind roller
- Consistent Cold and Warm Starts — a properly functioning recoil starter delivers the rotational energy needed to fire the engine on the first or second pull, keeping your crew productive at the start of every shift
- Operator Safety — a worn or broken recoil mechanism can snap back unexpectedly or fail to release; an OEM-spec unit maintains the correct recoil tension and pawl release to protect the operator's hand and wrist during starting
The recoil starter is the manual engine-starting mechanism mounted to the engine housing of small compaction equipment. When the operator pulls the handle, an internal spring-loaded cord drives a set of centrifugal pawls outward to engage the engine flywheel and crank the motor; releasing the handle retracts the cord under spring tension, ready for the next pull. Over time, the recoil spring can fatigue, the cord can fray, or the pawl assembly can wear — any of which results in a sluggish pull, a starter that won't retract, or an engine that simply won't crank. Replacing a failed recoil starter with a genuine OEM unit restores the immediate, reliable starting that keeps compaction work on schedule.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05747120 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate | BP 20/48 | 00813319 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPR 25/32 | 00813338 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPR 25/40 | 00811633 |
| Vibratory Plate | BP 10/36 | 00811814, 00811542, 00811815 |
| Vibratory Plate | BP 15/45 | 00811543, 00811544, 00811545 |
| Vibratory Plate | BP 18/53 | 00813341 |
| Vibratory Plate | BP 20/53 | 00811634 |
| Walk-Behind / Light Roller | BW 55 E | 00811021 |
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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