The Wacker Neuson 5000071068 is a genuine OEM Governor Rod designed for AP, BPS, and VP series vibratory plate compactors, including the AP1135A, BPS1030A, BPS1135A, BPS1340A, VP1030A, VP1135A, and VP1135AW. As a direct OEM replacement, the 5000071068 is manufactured to the same specifications as the original component, ensuring proper engine speed control across the full range of compatible machines. This part covers an extensive fitment list spanning standard, water-ballasted (Aw), and multi-region variants within the BPS and VP families, making it a reliable stock item for fleet operators and service technicians alike.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to exact Wacker Neuson tolerances, ensuring the rod length, connection geometry, and pivot engagement match the original governor linkage without adjustment.
- Direct Linkage Replacement: — Replaces the original governor rod using existing mounting points, with no reworking of the throttle or engine governor assembly required.
- Broad Compactor Fitment: — Compatible with AP1135A battery-powered plate, BPS1030A, BPS1135A, and BPS1340A single-direction plate compactors, plus VP1030A, VP1135A, and VP1135AW models across US and EU configurations.
- Consistent Engine Speed Under Load: — A correctly functioning governor rod keeps engine RPM stable as plate load varies, maintaining consistent compaction force and surface coverage quality.
- Covers Standard and Water-Ballasted Variants: — A single part number services both standard (A) and water-ballasted (Aw, Aws) configurations, simplifying parts inventory for mixed fleets.
The governor rod is a mechanical link between the engine's centrifugal governor and the throttle or fuel-control mechanism. Its job is to translate governor movement into throttle adjustment, keeping engine speed within the correct operating range as load conditions change on the plate compactor. When the governor rod is bent, worn at its pivot points, or broken, the engine may hunt, surge, or fail to hold a stable RPM — reducing compaction effectiveness and potentially causing the engine to over-rev or stall under load. Replacing a worn rod restores precise governor response and brings engine speed regulation back to spec.
Part Details
| Part Number | 0071068 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| AP 1135A | AP 1135A | 5000009519 |
| BPS1030A | BPS1030A | 5100059658 |
| BPS1030A US | BPS1030A US | 5100080504 |
| BPS1030A EU | BPS1030A EU | 5100084344 |
| BPS1030Aw | BPS1030Aw | 5100058916 |
| BPS1030Aw US | BPS1030Aw US | 5100080503 |
| BPS1030Aw EU | BPS1030Aw EU | 5100084343 |
| BPS1135A | BPS1135A | 5100059662 |
| BPS1135A US | BPS1135A US | 5100080506 |
| BPS1135A EU | BPS1135A EU | 5100084348 |
| BPS1135Aw | BPS1135Aw | 5100059657 |
| BPS1135Aw US | BPS1135Aw US | 5100080505 |
| BPS1135Aw EU | BPS1135Aw EU | 5100084347 |
| BPS1340A | BPS1340A | 5100059906 |
| BPS1340A US | BPS1340A US | 5100080508 |
| BPS1340A EU | BPS1340A EU | 5100084350 |
| BPS1340Aw | BPS1340Aw | 5100059659 |
| BPS1340Aw US | BPS1340Aw US | 5100080507 |
| BPS1340Aw EU | BPS1340Aw EU | 5100084349 |
| BPS1340Aws | BPS1340Aws | 5100060129, 5100067726 |
| VP1030A | VP1030A | 5100018357 |
| VP1030Aw | VP1030Aw | 5100018356 |
| VP1135A US | VP1135A US | 5100018351, 5100029064 |
| VP 1135AW | VP 1135AW | 0009058 |
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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