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, it is manufactured to the exact tolerances required for proper fit and function within these machines. This part is confirmed compatible across multiple regional and variant configurations of the WP1540 and WP1550 families, including US-market and CN-market builds.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to the exact bore and outer diameter tolerances required for proper seating and load transfer in WP-series plate compactors.
- Drop-In Fitment for WP1540 and WP1550 Families — Confirmed fit across WP1540A, WP1540Aw, WP1550A, and WP1550Aw variants, including US-market and CN-market configurations, with no adaptation needed.
- Wear-Surface Integrity — Maintains correct clearance between mating components; a worn or damaged bush allows excessive play that accelerates wear on surrounding parts and degrades compaction performance.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson OEM supply chain, ensuring the correct material grade and geometry for this application.
- Supports Consistent Compaction Output — Proper bushing condition keeps the exciter and drive assembly running true, sustaining the centrifugal force output that these vibratory plates are rated to deliver on soil, aggregate, and paving stone applications.
A bush is a plain bearing or sleeve insert pressed into a housing to provide a low-friction, wear-resistant surface between two moving or load-bearing components. In a vibratory plate compactor like the WP1540 and WP1550 series, bushes are subjected to continuous vibration, lateral load, and heat cycling during operation. When a bush wears beyond its service limit, the resulting slop in the fit allows mating shafts or pins to move off-axis, which accelerates damage to surrounding components, introduces vibration irregularities, and can ultimately cause premature failure of the assembly it supports. Replacing a worn bush with the correct OEM part — such as the Wacker Neuson 5100028928 — restores the designed clearance and protects the integrity of the wider drivetrain or exciter assembly.
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.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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Wacker Neuson
Metal Bushing with Bolt Kit (New Style Handle) | Wacker WP1540, WP1550 | 5100028928, 5100004367
