The Wacker Neuson Valve Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 7060 and DPU 7060RC reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part carries the same specification as the original, ensuring a direct drop-in fit within the engine's valvetrain. It is compatible with both the standard DPU 7060 and the remote-controlled DPU 7060RC variants, covering a wide range of heavy-duty reversible compaction applications.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Spring Tension Rating — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original coil load and free-length specification, ensuring correct valve actuation force throughout the engine's operating range.
- Direct Valvetrain Replacement — Seats and retains using the original hardware; no rework or shimming needed to restore correct valve travel on the DPU 7060 platform.
- Confirmed Fitment — DPU 7060 & DPU 7060RC — Verified for the 70 kN reversible vibratory plate in both standard and remote-controlled configurations.
- Consistent Valve Timing Restored — A correctly tensioned valve spring keeps intake and exhaust valves closing fully and on schedule, maintaining compression and clean combustion under continuous compaction loads.
- Fuel System Safety Compliance — Proper valve spring tension prevents valve float at high RPM, which can cause unburned fuel to enter the exhaust — a genuine safety concern on diesel-powered compaction equipment.
A valve spring holds each engine valve firmly against its seat between actuation events, maintaining compression and preventing uncontrolled valve movement during the combustion cycle. When a valve spring weakens, cracks, or breaks, the affected valve may not close fully, leading to compression loss, rough running, increased fuel consumption, and potential valve-to-piston contact. On heavy-duty reversible plate compactors like the DPU 7060, which operate under sustained high-load cycles, a failed valve spring can escalate quickly from a performance issue to serious engine damage if not addressed promptly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000037222 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0037222 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Valve Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, 60cm/24in | DPU 7060 | 5000007938 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Controll | DPU 7060RC | 5000007939 |
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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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