The Bomag 05902218 Steering Column is a genuine OEM replacement designed for Bomag BW 170 AD, BW 174 AD, BW 174 AC, BW 180 AD, and BW 184 AD tandem rollers, including AM and second-generation variants. As an authentic Bomag component, this steering column is built to the same specification as the original unit it replaces, ensuring a direct, exact-fit installation with no adaptation needed. This part covers a broad range of Bomag tandem roller models — from the BW 170 AD-2 AM and BW 174 AC-2 through to the BW 184 AD-2 AM — so confirming your model code against part number 05902218 before ordering is the best way to ensure compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — manufactured to Bomag's original tolerances and material grades, delivering the same structural integrity and steering feel as the factory-fitted column
- Direct Replacement Fit — mounts to the same attachment points as the original steering column, allowing a straightforward swap without reworking the surrounding hardware
- Broad Tandem Roller Coverage — confirmed fitment across the BW 170 AD, BW 174 AC, BW 174 AD, BW 180 AD, and BW 184 AD tandem roller families, including AM and generation-2 variants
- Steering Precision Restored — a worn or damaged steering column introduces play and imprecise tracking; replacing it with this OEM part restores sharp, responsive directional control on compaction passes
- Operator Safety Compliance — the steering column is a primary control interface; using the correct OEM component ensures the steering assembly meets the safety performance expectations of the original machine design
The steering column is the structural and mechanical link between the operator's steering wheel and the machine's directional control system. It transmits rotational input from the wheel down to the steering mechanism, allowing the operator to guide the tandem roller accurately during asphalt compaction work. When the steering column wears, bends, or develops excessive play, steering response becomes sluggish or imprecise — making it harder to hold tight compaction lines and increasing operator fatigue. Replacing a compromised column promptly keeps the machine tracking accurately and the operator in confident control.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05902218 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Steering Column |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem Roller | BW 184 AD | 00810713, 00810715, 00817514 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 170 AD | 00817498 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AC | 00817499 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AC AM | 00817500 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AD | 00817501 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AD AM | 00817502 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 180 AD | 00817513 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 184 AD-2 AM | 00817600 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AD-2 AM | 00817693 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AD-2 | 00817695 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AC-2 | 00817712 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 174 AC-2 AM | 00817714 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 170 AD-2 AM | 00817716 |
| Tandem Roller | BW 184 AD-2 | 00817841 |
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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