The Wacker Neuson Bush is a genuine OEM component designed for the WP1540A, WP1540Aw, WP1550A, and WP1550Aw series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. As a direct OEM replacement, this bush is sourced from Wacker Neuson and held to the same tolerances as the original part fitted at the factory. Confirmed fitment spans multiple regional variants including US and CN configurations across the WP1540 and WP1550 families. Order by part number to ensure you receive the correct component for your machine.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Bore Tolerancing — Manufactured to the exact dimensional spec of the original, ensuring correct press-fit or slip-fit engagement within the compactor's drive assembly.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting interface on WP1540A, WP1540Aw, WP1550A, and WP1550Aw models, installing directly into the existing housing without rework.
- Broad WP-Series Fitment — Covers US, standard, and CN regional variants of the WP1540 and WP1550 families, including Sunbelt-designated WP1550Aw units.
- Maintains Smooth Rotation and Alignment — A correctly functioning bush keeps the mating shaft centered and reduces wear on surrounding components; a worn bush causes vibration, accelerated shaft wear, and loss of compaction efficiency.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Supplied as authentic OEM stock under part number 5100028928, giving you full confidence in material grade and dimensional accuracy.
A bush is a plain bearing or sleeve fitted between two moving or load-bearing surfaces — typically a shaft and its housing — to reduce friction, absorb radial loads, and control alignment. In a vibratory plate compactor such as the WP1540 and WP1550 series, the bush supports rotating or oscillating components within the exciter or drive system, keeping them running true under the high-cycle vibration loads these machines generate. When a bush wears or fails, the resulting slop in the assembly can cause uneven compaction output, audible knocking, and accelerated damage to the shaft and housing it was protecting.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100028928 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Bush |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw US | 5100018327 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw | 5100018329 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw | 5100016241, 5100066158 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw US | 5100018324 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A US | 5100018328 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A | 5100018330 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A | 5100018323 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A US | 5100018325 |
| Vibration Plate | WP1550Aw CN | 5100039663 |
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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