The Wacker Neuson 5100012820 is a genuine OEM Actuating Cable designed for the RD18 series tandem rollers, including the RD18-80, RD18-100, and RD18-100c variants. As a factory-original component, this cable is manufactured to the exact specifications required by Wacker Neuson for consistent, dependable operation across the full RD18 lineup. Fitment covers a wide range of RD18 configurations — including US, SE, and C-suffix models — making it the correct go-to replacement for operators running any variant in this family. Sourcing part number 5100012820 directly ensures you receive the correct cable geometry, end fittings, and travel length for a proper installation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original cable specifications, ensuring correct sheath length, core diameter, and end-fitting configuration for the RD18 series.
- Broad RD18 Family Coverage: — Fits RD18-80, RD18-100, and RD18-100c models, including US, SE, and C-suffix variants, covering the full range of walk-behind and ride-on articulated tandem roller configurations in this family.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Engineered to match OEM routing and attachment points, allowing the cable to seat correctly without modification to brackets, guides, or linkage hardware.
- Protects Compaction Control Response: — A worn or stretched actuating cable causes sluggish or unresponsive control inputs, directly affecting asphalt compaction consistency and pass quality on the jobsite.
- Operator Safety Relevance: — On ride-on and walk-behind rollers, actuating cables transmit critical operator inputs to drive or vibration systems; a failed cable can result in loss of directional or operational control.
The actuating cable transmits mechanical input from an operator control lever or handle to a linked system component — such as a drive clutch, vibration engagement mechanism, or directional control — on the tandem roller. It acts as the physical connection between the operator's hand movements and the machine's response, so cable integrity is essential for accurate, predictable machine behavior. When the cable stretches, frays, or snaps, control becomes imprecise or fails entirely, which can compromise both compaction quality and safe machine operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100012820 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Actuating Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD18-100c.3 | RD18-100c.3 | 5100055948 |
| RD18-80 | RD18-80 | 5100055774, 5100011382, 5100047360 |
| RD18-100 | RD18-100 | 5100055775, 5100011383, 5100047361 |
| RD18-100 Tandem Roller | RD18-100 US | 5100027573 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-80 SE | 5100044988 |
| RD18-100 C Tandem Roller | RD18-100 C US | 5100027574 |
| RD18-100c | RD18-100c | 5100055776, 5100047362 |
| RD18-80.3 | RD18-80.3 | 5100055946 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-100 SE | 5100044989 |
| RD18-100 C Tandem Roller | RD18-100 C | 5100011384 |
| RD18 | RD18-100.3 | 5100055947 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-100c 3 | 5100047363 |
| RD18-80 Tandem Roller | RD18-80 US | 5100027572 |
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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