The Bomag 05901452 Sun Gear Shaft is a genuine OEM component designed for BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB series refuse and landfill compactors. Sourced directly from Bomag, this sun gear shaft delivers an exact fit within the planetary drive system, ensuring full compatibility across all covered machine generations. This part is confirmed to fit the 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. When a drive component this critical needs replacing, using a verified OEM part is the straightforward choice for restoring full machine output.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Precision — manufactured to Bomag's exact dimensional and material specifications for planetary drive components, ensuring proper torque transmission and gear mesh geometry
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — machined to match the original sun gear shaft profile, installing into the planetary assembly without modification or custom fitting
- Broad Generation Coverage — fits BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB refuse and landfill compactors across four generations (RB through RB-4), covering a wide range of machine serial populations under a single part number
- Critical Drive Integrity — the sun gear shaft is the central power-transmitting element in the planetary gearset; a worn or damaged shaft causes loss of drive efficiency, uneven torque distribution, and accelerated wear on surrounding gear components
- Verified Part Number Fit — order with confidence using part number 05901452, cross-referenced directly to Bomag's OEM catalog for the BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB compactor families
The sun gear shaft sits at the center of the planetary gear assembly within the compactor's drive system. It transfers rotational power from the input to the surrounding planet gears, which in turn drive the ring gear and final output — making it one of the most load-bearing components in the drivetrain. When this shaft wears, develops surface damage, or fails, the entire planetary gearset loses its ability to transmit torque cleanly, resulting in slipping, abnormal noise, and ultimately a loss of wheel drive that can take a machine out of service on the landfill or compaction site.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05901452 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Sun Gear Shaft |
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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