The Wacker Neuson Diesel Engine is a genuine OEM powerplant designed for the DPU 4045H, DPU 4545H, DPU 5045H, and DPU 5545H series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM component, the is manufactured to the same specification as the original unit, ensuring a straight-swap installation with no guesswork on fitment. This engine is the correct replacement across multiple DPU H-series variants — including standard, AP, EC, ECH, and US-market configurations — making it a versatile solution for fleet operators and service shops running mixed DPU lineups. Keep your compaction equipment producing full centrifugal force output with a properly spec'd engine at its core.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Power Output: — Matched to the original torque and RPM specification of the DPU H-series, so the exciter unit receives the correct drive input for rated compaction force.
- Direct Drop-In Installation: — Engine mounting pattern, shaft dimensions, and fuel/oil connections align with the existing DPU compactor frame — reinstall using the original hardware and brackets.
- Broad DPU H-Series Coverage: — Confirmed fitment across DPU 4045H, DPU 4545H, DPU 5045H, and DPU 5545H variants, including AP, EC, ECH, ECHZF, and US-market configurations.
- Sustained Compaction Performance: — A correctly functioning engine delivers consistent plate frequency and amplitude; a worn or failing engine causes loss of compaction force, erratic plate movement, and potential drivetrain stress.
- Fuel System Integrity: — As the primary fuel-consuming component, correct engine specification is critical to safe operation — using a properly rated OEM unit avoids fuel delivery mismatches that can cause overheating or uncontrolled shutdown.
The diesel engine is the primary power source of the reversible vibratory plate compactor, converting fuel combustion into rotational energy that drives the exciter mechanism inside the compactor's base plate. That exciter generates the centrifugal force responsible for compacting soil and aggregate — if the engine is underpowered, worn, or mismatched in output, the plate loses the frequency and amplitude needed to compact material to specification. Replacing a failed or degraded engine with the correct OEM unit restores full machine output and protects the drivetrain components downstream from the effects of irregular power delivery.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000220375 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0220375 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Diesel Engine |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| V.Plate DPU 5045Heap | DPU 5045H | 5000610046, 5000610052 |
| DPU4045 | DPU 4045H | 5000610064 |
| DPU5545Heh | DPU5545Heh | 5100009652 |
| DPU5545Hehap | DPU5545Hehap | 5100009654 |
| DPU5545Hech | DPU5545Hech | 5100009655, 5100051523 |
| DPU4545Heh | DPU4545Heh | 5100009659 |
| DPU4545Hech | DPU4545Hech | 5100015429, 5100051522 |
| DPU5545He | DPU5545He | 5100016947 |
| DPU5545Heap | DPU5545Heap | 5100016949 |
| DPU5545Hec | DPU5545Hec | 5100016950 |
| DPU4545He | DPU4545He | 5100016951 |
| DPU4545Hec | DPU4545Hec | 5100016953 |
| DPU5545HECH US | DPU5545Hech US | 5100016948 |
| DPU4545HECH US | DPU4545Hech US | 5100016952 |
| DPU4545Hechzf | DPU4545Hechzf | 5100022112 |
| DPU 5045He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5045He US | 5000610367 |
| DPU4545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 4545He | 5000610347 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545He | DPU 5545He | 5000610351 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545Heap | DPU 5545Heap | 5000610353 |
| DPU5545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5545He US | 5000610402 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545He US | DPU 4545He US | 5100000679 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 5545Hec | 5100005859 |
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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