The Wacker Neuson Diesel Engine is a genuine OEM power unit designed for the DPU6055 and DPU6555 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct factory-sourced replacement, this engine assembly is built to the same specifications as the original unit, ensuring the compactor delivers full centrifugal force output and consistent compaction performance across soil and aggregate applications. Verified fitment spans a broad range of DPU6055 and DPU6555 variants, including He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, and related configurations.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Power Output: — Factory-sourced diesel engine matched to the torque and displacement requirements of the DPU6055 and DPU6555 platform, ensuring the compactor reaches rated centrifugal force without output loss.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement: — Engineered to align with original mounting points, shaft interfaces, and fuel connections on the DPU6055 and DPU6555 frames, so installation follows the standard service procedure.
- Broad DPU Series Compatibility: — Confirmed fitment across more than 20 model variants within the DPU6055 and DPU6555 families, covering He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, Hechzf, and US-market configurations.
- Full Compaction Force Restored: — A worn or seized engine causes loss of plate vibration frequency, leaving lifts under-compacted. This genuine replacement restores the drive power that keeps the exciter running at the correct operating speed.
- Fuel System Integrity: — As the primary fuel-burning component, an OEM-spec diesel engine maintains correct injection timing and combustion characteristics — critical for consistent operation in cold-start and high-load compaction conditions.
The diesel engine is the core power source of the DPU reversible vibratory plate compactor, converting fuel combustion into rotational output that drives the exciter unit beneath the baseplate. That rotational energy generates the high-frequency vibration that densifies soil and aggregate in both forward and reverse travel directions. When the engine loses power, runs roughly, or fails entirely, the plate loses the drive force needed to sustain compaction frequency — resulting in incomplete soil density and potential rework. Replacing a worn or damaged engine with a genuine Wacker Neuson 5000215020 unit restores the machine to full operational output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000215020 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0215020 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Diesel Engine |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU6555Heh | DPU6555Heh | 5100009636 |
| DPU6555Hehap | DPU6555Hehap | 5100009638 |
| DPU6555 Hech | DPU6555 Hech | 5100009639 |
| V.Plate DPU 6055Heap | DPU 6055 | 5000610049 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
| DPU6555Hesh | DPU6555Hesh | 5100015774 |
| DPU6555Hecsh | DPU6555Hecsh | 5100015775 |
| DPU6555He | DPU6555He | 5100016940 |
| DPU6555Hes | DPU6555Hes | 5100016941 |
| DPU6555Heap | DPU6555Heap | 5100016943 |
| DPU6555Hec | DPU6555Hec | 5100016944 |
| DPU6555Hecs | DPU6555Hecs | 5100016945 |
| DPU6555Hechzf | DPU6555Hechzf | 5100021400 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055 WC | 5000610175 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555Heap | DPU 6555Heap | 5000610356 |
| DPU6555He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6555He US | 5000610357 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hec US | 5100016946 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555He | DPU 6555He | 5000610354 |
| DPU6555Hech | DPU6555Hech | 5100051524 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec | 5100004060 |
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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