The Wacker Neuson Operating Lever is a genuine OEM component designed for BPU 5545A and BPU 4045A US reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original component installed at the factory. It is confirmed to fit the BPU 5545A, BPU 5545A US, and BPU 4045A US models, making it a direct replacement for worn or damaged levers in these machines. When only the correct part will do, the OEM designation ensures you get the right fit the first time.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original design tolerances, ensuring the lever engages and pivots with the same feel and travel range as the factory-installed part.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Mounts to the existing control linkage on BPU-series reversible plates without modification to hardware or mounting points.
- Confirmed Fitment — Compatible with BPU 5545A, BPU 5545A US, and BPU 4045A US reversible vibratory plate compactors.
- Responsive Directional Control — A properly functioning operating lever gives the operator precise, consistent control over forward and reverse direction changes — critical for accurate compaction passes on soil and aggregate base work.
- Operator Safety — A worn or damaged operating lever can result in sluggish or unpredictable directional response; replacing it restores positive, confident machine control and reduces the risk of unintended movement on site.
The operating lever is the primary mechanical input that allows the operator to shift the BPU reversible plate compactor between forward and reverse travel directions. It connects to the exciter unit's direction control linkage, translating hand input into a change in the direction of vibration and plate movement. When the lever wears, bends, or breaks, directional control becomes imprecise or fails entirely — stalling productivity and potentially creating unsafe operating conditions on the compaction site.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100041380 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Operating Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BPU5545A | BPU 5545A | 5100009657 |
| BPU 5545A US | BPU 5545A US | 5100009658 |
| BPU 4045A US | BPU 4045A US | 5100009663 |
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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