The Bomag 05878196 Spring Cotter is a genuine OEM component designed for the BW 900-50 walk-behind light roller. Sourced directly from Bomag, this spring cotter delivers an exact match to the original part installed at the factory. It is confirmed to fit the BW 900-50 walk-behind light roller, making it the straightforward choice when servicing or restoring this machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Retention Integrity — manufactured to the same specification as the original spring cotter, ensuring proper locking force and secure fastener retention under vibration and load cycles typical of walk-behind roller operation.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — dimensionally identical to the original, this spring cotter seats and locks the same way as the part it replaces, requiring no reworking of the surrounding hardware.
- Confirmed Fitment — verified for the Bomag BW 900-50 walk-behind light roller; cross-reference part number 05878196 before ordering to confirm application.
- Protects Critical Fastener Connections — a correctly installed spring cotter prevents pin and bolt migration in high-vibration environments, keeping key assemblies properly secured during compaction passes.
- Cost-Effective Preventive Maintenance Item — replacing a worn or missing spring cotter at service intervals avoids the collateral damage that loose or lost fastener pins can cause to surrounding components.
A spring cotter is a small retaining pin — typically a split or coiled spring-steel clip — that locks a clevis pin, shaft, or bolt in place by springing open once inserted through a hole, preventing it from backing out. On walk-behind rollers like the BW 900-50, these fasteners appear in linkage points, handle pivot assemblies, and drive components where vibration is constant and fastener migration is a real risk. When a spring cotter fails, fractures, or goes missing, the pin it secures can shift or fall free, leading to loose linkages, misdirected controls, or accelerated wear on surrounding parts.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05878196 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Spring Cotter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-Behind / Light Roller | BW 900-50 | 00818921, 00825617 |
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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