The Wacker Neuson 5100012821 is a genuine OEM Actuating Cable designed for the RD24-100, RD27-120, and RD28-120 series tandem rollers. As a direct OEM part, the 5100012821 is manufactured to the same specification as the original component installed at the factory, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation without guesswork. This cable fits a broad range of RD-series configurations, including standard, open-ROPS, canopy, and US-market variants across the RD24-100, RD27-120, and RD28-120 families. If your tandem roller's actuating system is sluggish, stiff, or unresponsive, replacing the cable with a genuine Wacker Neuson part restores proper control response and keeps your compaction pass on schedule.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to the exact cable length, end-fitting dimensions, and sheath specification of the original, so tension and travel are correct from the first use.
- Drop-In Compatibility — Engineered to connect directly to the existing anchor points and lever hardware on RD24-100, RD27-120, and RD28-120 tandem rollers with no rerouting or modification to the cable run.
- Broad RD-Series Coverage — A single part number covers standard, canopy, open-ROPS, and US-market configurations of the RD24-100, RD27-120, and RD28-120, reducing the risk of ordering the wrong cable for your machine variant.
- Responsive Drum and Drive Control — A correctly tensioned actuating cable delivers crisp, predictable operator input to the mechanism it controls, directly affecting maneuverability and compaction consistency on asphalt and soil surfaces.
- Operator Safety Relevance — A frayed, stretched, or seized actuating cable can cause delayed or incomplete response from the system it operates. Replacing a worn cable with a genuine OEM part restores the intended control feel and helps prevent unintended machine movement.
An actuating cable is a mechanical link that transmits operator input — typically from a lever or handle — to a downstream component such as a drive, brake, or directional control mechanism. On Wacker Neuson RD-series tandem rollers, the cable must maintain consistent tension and smooth travel throughout its full range of motion to deliver accurate, immediate response to operator commands. Over time, cables can stretch, fray at the end fittings, or seize inside the sheath due to contamination or wear, causing sluggish or incomplete actuation that reduces machine controllability and can lead to uneven compaction results.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100012821 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Actuating Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD24-100o.3 | RD24-100o.3 | 5100047372 |
| RD28-120 C Tandem Roller | RD28-120C US | 5100021758 |
| RD24-100 Tandem Roller | RD24-100 | 5100011385, 5100047374 |
| RD28-120 Tandem Roller | RD28-120 US | 5100021756 |
| RD27-120 C Tandem Roller | RD27-120 C | 5100011388 |
| RD 24-100.3 | RD 24-100.3 | 5100032197 |
| RD27-120c | RD27-120c.3 | 5100047371 |
| RD28-120c | RD28-120c | 5100047377 |
| RD24-100 Tandem Roller | RD24-100 US | 5100021755 |
| RD28-120 | RD28-120 | 5100047375 |
| RD24-100 C Tandem Roller | RD24-100C US | 5100021757 |
| RD24-100 O Tandem Roller | RD24-100 O | 5100011389 |
| RD27-120 Tandem Roller | RD27-120 | 5100011386 |
| RD24-100c | RD24-100c | 5100047376 |
| RD24-100o | RD24-100o | 5100047378 |
| RD27-120 O Tandem Roller | RD27-120 O | 5100011390 |
| RD24-100 O Tandem Roller | RD24-100O US | 5100021759 |
| RD28-120o | RD28-120o | 5100047379 |
| RD27-120 | RD 27-120.3 | 5100032198 |
| RD24-100c.3 | RD24-100c.3 | 5100047370 |
| RD28-120 O Tandem Roller | RD28-120O US | 5100021800 |
| RD27-120o | RD27-120o.3 | 5100047373 |
| RD24-100 C Tandem Rollers | RD24-100 C | 5100011387 |
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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