The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Cheese Head Screw designed for a range of Wacker Neuson equipment including the WPU1550A and WPU1550AW reversible vibratory plate compactors, the BT24A, TH627, and the WL50 articulated wheel loader. As a genuine OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original component, ensuring a direct, trouble-free installation every time. This screw is a critical fastener used across multiple machine families, making accurate part number verification essential before ordering. Confirm your model number against the fitment list to ensure this is the correct screw for your application.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact thread pitch, head geometry, and material grade specifications — no guesswork on fitment or torque performance.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — The cylindrical cheese head profile seats flush and aligns correctly with the original mounting points, requiring no reworking of existing hardware or mating surfaces.
- Broad Model Coverage — A single part number covers the WPU1550A, WPU1550AW, BT24A, TH627, and WL50 — ideal for fleet operators maintaining mixed Wacker Neuson equipment.
- Secure Clamping Force — A properly spec'd cheese head screw maintains consistent clamping load on fastened assemblies; an incorrect or worn substitute can work loose under vibration, compromising the integrity of the joint.
- Fastener-Critical Safety Note — On vibration-producing equipment such as plate compactors and rammers, fastener failure can allow assemblies to shift or detach during operation. Using the correct OEM screw ensures the joint holds under sustained load and vibration cycles.
A cheese head screw is a machine screw with a cylindrical, flat-topped head and straight sides — a profile that provides a large bearing surface and precise seating in counterbored or close-tolerance holes. On compaction equipment and compact construction machinery like the WPU1550A plate compactors and WL50 wheel loader, these screws are used to secure covers, guards, brackets, and internal assemblies where a consistent clamp load is essential. When a fastener of this type fails, stretches, or is replaced with an incorrect substitute, it can cause misalignment, premature wear of mating components, or joint separation — particularly problematic on equipment subject to continuous vibration during operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1000013014 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cheese Head Screw |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| WPU1550AW-US | WPU1550AW-US | 5100069715 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550AW | 5100071591 |
| WPU1550A-US | WPU1550A-US | 5100069716 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5100071592 |
| BT24A | BT24A | 5100081469 |
| SPARE PARTS LIST 418-02 / TH627 | TH627 (418-02) | 1000362623 |
| WL50 Articulated Wheel Loader, Cab | WL50 | 5000620592 |
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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