The Wacker Neuson 5000049585 Shockmount is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU and BPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors, including the DPU 2430F, DPU 2440F, DPU 2440H, DPU 2450F, DPU 2450H, BPU 2440A, and BPU 2450A. As a direct factory replacement, the part is manufactured to the same tolerances and material specifications as the original unit, ensuring it seats and functions exactly as the part it replaces. Correct fitment across this range of 24 kN and 29 kN plate compactors makes this shockmount a straightforward service item when vibration isolation degrades. Keep a verified Wacker Neuson OEM part on hand to restore full machine performance and operator comfort on the next service.
Key Features
- OEM Vibration Isolation Performance — Engineered to the same rubber compound and compression rating as the original, maintaining the correct damping characteristics between the exciter housing and baseplate.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting geometry on DPU and BPU series plates, allowing straightforward bolt-on installation without modification to existing hardware.
- Broad DPU and BPU Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across DPU 2430F, DPU 2440F, DPU 2440H, DPU 2450F, DPU 2450H, BPU 2440A, and BPU 2450A reversible vibratory plates.
- Protects Operator and Machine Structure — A functioning shockmount absorbs exciter vibration before it reaches the operator handles and frame; a worn mount transfers destructive force directly to structural components and accelerates wear across adjoining parts.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, carrying the full assurance of factory-authorized quality for part number 5000049585.
A shockmount acts as the vibration buffer between the compactor's exciter unit — the rotating eccentric weight assembly that generates compaction force — and the upper frame or handle structure of the machine. It is typically made from bonded rubber and metal, and its job is to absorb and isolate the high-frequency vibration produced during operation so that energy is directed downward into the ground rather than transmitted upward through the machine. When a shockmount deteriorates, cracks, or separates, operators experience excessive handle vibration, structural fatigue develops in the frame, and the compactor loses efficiency because energy is no longer being directed effectively. Replacing a worn shockmount promptly restores proper compaction output and keeps operator hand-arm vibration exposure within acceptable working limits.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000049585 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0049585 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shockmount |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 30cm/12in | DPU 2430F | 5000006200 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | BPU 2440A | 5000007867, 5000007869 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | DPU 2440H | 5000007870 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | DPU 2440F | 5000007879, 5000007877, 5000007878, 5000007886 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2450F | 5000007876 |
| Vibration Plate BPU 2450A | BPU 2450A | 5000007868 |
| Vibration plate DPU 2450H | DPU 2450H | 5000008746 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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