The Wacker Neuson 5100012581 is a genuine OEM Actuating Cable designed for the RD40-130 and RD45-140 series tandem rollers. As a direct OEM replacement, this cable is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part fitted at the factory, ensuring correct operation across all RD40-130 and RD45-140 variants — including standard, open-ROPS, canopy, and DPF-equipped configurations. Fitment is confirmed across a wide range of machine numbers within both series, covering US-market models as well as international variants.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: Manufactured to the original cable length, end-fitting geometry, and tensile specification — critical for consistent actuation travel and response in tandem roller control systems.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: Engineered to connect at the same anchor points and routing path as the original, allowing straightforward removal and installation without rerouting or modification.
- Broad RD-Series Fitment: Verified compatible with RD40-130 and RD45-140 tandem rollers across standard, canopy, open-ROPS, and DPF variants, including US-market and international configurations.
- Maintains Precise Control Response: A correctly tensioned actuating cable delivers consistent, predictable machine response. A stretched, frayed, or broken cable leads to sluggish or unresponsive control, directly affecting compaction accuracy and operator safety.
- Fuel System and Operator Safety Relevance: On tandem rollers, actuating cables are often linked to throttle, propulsion, or braking control circuits — proper cable integrity is essential for safe, controlled machine operation on grade and during compaction passes.
An actuating cable transmits mechanical input from an operator control — such as a lever, pedal, or handle — to a remote component like a throttle, brake, or propulsion mechanism on the machine. On tandem rollers like the RD40-130 and RD45-140, these cables play a direct role in translating operator intent into machine movement and speed control. When an actuating cable stretches, frays, or breaks, control becomes imprecise or fails entirely, making timely replacement essential for safe and productive operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100012581 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Actuating Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD45-140 | RD45-140 | 5100047383, 5100011392 |
| RD45-140 C Tandem Roller | RD45-140 C | 5100011394 |
| RD40-130o DPF | RD40-130o DPF | 5100055781 |
| RD45-140 O Tandem Roller | RD45-140 O | 5100011396 |
| RD40-130 Tandem Roller | RD40-130 | 5100011391, 5100047382 |
| RD40-130c.3 | RD40-130c.3 | 5100047397 |
| RD40-130.3 | RD40-130.3 | 5100047395 |
| RD45-140 C Tandem Roller | RD45-140C US | 5100021804 |
| RD45-140 Tandem Roller | RD45-140 US | 5100021802 |
| RD40-130c | RD40-130c | 5100047384 |
| RD40-130 Tandem Roller | RD40-130 US | 5100021801 |
| RD45-140.3 | RD45-140.3 | 5100047396 |
| RD40-130o | RD40-130o | 5100047386 |
| RD45-140c DPF | RD45-140c DPF | 5100055780 |
| RD45-140o DPF | RD45-140o DPF | 5100055782 |
| RD40-130 O Tandem Roller | RD40-130O US | 5100021805 |
| RD40-130c DPF | RD40-130c DPF | 5100055779 |
| RD45-140 DPF | RD45-140 DPF | 5100055778 |
| RD40-130 C Tandem Roller | RD40-130 C | 5100011393 |
| RD45-140o.3 | RD45-140o.3 | 5100047400 |
| RD45-140c.3 | RD45-140c.3 | 5100047398 |
| RD45-140 O Tandem Roller | RD45-140O US | 5100021806 |
| RD40-130 DPF | RD40-130 DPF | 5100055777 |
| RD40-130o.3 | RD40-130o.3 | 5100047399 |
| RD40-130 O | RD40-130 O | 5100011395 |
| RD40-130 C Tandem Roller | RD40-130C US | 5100021803 |
| RD45-140o | RD45-140o | 5100047387 |
| RD45-140c | RD45-140c | 5100047385 |
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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