The Wacker Neuson Diesel Engine is a genuine OEM power unit designed for the DPU6555He and DPU6055 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As the heart of the machine, this direct-replacement engine restores full operating power to your compactor, ensuring it delivers the compaction force these heavy-duty diesel-powered plates are built for. Wacker Neuson part is sourced directly from the manufacturer, meaning it meets the same design and performance criteria as the engine originally installed on the machine. Compatibility spans a wide range of DPU6555He and DPU6055 model variants, including He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, Hecs, and Hechzf configurations.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Power Output: — Engineered to the same displacement, fuel delivery, and torque output specifications as the factory-installed unit, so compaction force and centrifugal output remain consistent across the machine's working range.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement: — Designed to mount directly to the DPU6555He and DPU6055 compactor chassis, with matching bolt patterns and interface connections to simplify the engine swap.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage: — Fits a wide range of DPU6555He and DPU6055 variants, including He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, Hecs, and Hechzf model configurations.
- Restore Full Compaction Performance: — A worn or seized engine robs the plate of the power needed to drive the exciter unit at rated frequency. This replacement restores the RPM and torque the compactor needs to hit full compaction depth on soil and aggregate.
- Fuel System Integrity: — As a diesel power unit, correct engine specification is critical to maintaining proper fuel injection timing and combustion efficiency — factors that directly affect run quality and longevity under continuous compaction loads.
The diesel engine is the primary power source for the DPU reversible vibratory plate compactor, driving the exciter unit that generates the high-frequency compaction force transmitted through the baseplate into the ground. On reversible plate compactors like the DPU6555He and DPU6055 series, the engine must sustain consistent RPM under variable load conditions as the operator shifts direction and adjusts compaction passes across soil, gravel, and aggregate base material. When the engine loses power, runs rough, or fails entirely, the plate can no longer achieve rated centrifugal force — resulting in under-compaction that can compromise subbase integrity. Replacing the engine with a genuine Wacker Neuson 5000215020 unit restores the machine to its designed operating condition.
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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