The Wacker Neuson Bowden Cable is a genuine OEM component designed for the BPU 3050 and BPU 2540 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this replacement cable ensures the exact routing, length, and end fittings required for a proper installation on these gasoline-powered BPU machines. If your existing cable has stretched, frayed, or snapped, swapping in the correct OEM restores full directional control to your compactor. Keep this part number on hand for scheduled maintenance or emergency field replacement.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cable Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original specifications, ensuring correct cable tension, sheath diameter, and end-terminal dimensions for this application.
- Direct Swap for BPU 3050 and BPU 2540 — Engineered specifically for these reversible plate compactor models; end fittings and overall cable length align with existing anchor points for a straightforward install.
- Maintains Full Directional Control — A properly tensioned Bowden cable transfers operator input cleanly to the reversing mechanism, giving you accurate forward and reverse plate travel during compaction passes.
- Prevents Uncontrolled Plate Movement — A worn or broken cable can cause erratic or unresponsive directional behavior on a reversible plate, creating a safety hazard on trench edges and confined compaction zones.
- Verified Fitment for Gasoline BPU Models — Confirmed for the BPU 3050 (5000008955) and BPU 2540 (5000008954), covering both standard and 25 kN / 40 cm variants in the BPU reversible plate family.
A Bowden cable is a flexible, sheathed mechanical cable that transmits the force from the operator's control lever to the directional or throttle mechanism inside the machine. On reversible vibratory plate compactors like the BPU 3050 and BPU 2540, it is the link between the handle-mounted control and the reversing valve or exciter unit that changes the plate's travel direction. When the cable stretches, kinks, or breaks, the operator loses the ability to steer and reverse the plate accurately — reducing compaction quality and potentially creating a hazardous runaway condition on sloped or confined work surfaces.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000202889 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0202889 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Bowden Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPU 3050 | 5000008955 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
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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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