The Wacker Neuson Baseplate 970 is a genuine OEM Baseplate 970 designed for the DPU110Lec, DPU110Lem, DPU110rLec, and DPU110rLem series reversible and forward-moving vibratory plates. As a factory-original component, this baseplate is manufactured to the exact geometry and material specifications required by Wacker Neuson for these machines, ensuring correct surface contact, vibration transfer, and structural integrity. Part number covers a wide range of DPU110 series configurations including 870 and 970 variants, US-market models, and the DPU 80/110 KMAT kit. When the baseplate wears, cracks, or becomes deformed, compaction performance drops and machine balance is compromised — replacing it with the correct OEM part restores the plate to full working specification.
Key Features
- OEM Surface Geometry — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact baseplate profile, ensuring correct soil contact area and even vibration distribution across the compaction surface.
- Direct Bolt-On Replacement — Matches the original mounting pattern and dimensions of the DPU110 series, allowing straightforward removal and reinstallation without machining or modification.
- Broad DPU110 Series Coverage — Fits DPU110Lec, DPU110Lem, DPU110rLec, DPU110rLem (870 and 970 variants), US-market models, and the DPU 80/110 KMAT configuration.
- Restored Compaction Output — A correctly fitted baseplate maintains the full centrifugal force transfer from the exciter unit to the ground, preserving compaction depth and pass efficiency.
- Structural Durability — Built from materials selected by Wacker Neuson to withstand the continuous impact loads and abrasive ground conditions typical of plate compactor operation.
The baseplate is the primary ground-contact component of a vibratory plate compactor — it transmits the high-frequency vibration generated by the exciter unit directly into the substrate being compacted. Its flat, rigid surface spreads compaction force evenly, which is critical for achieving consistent density in granular soils, gravel, and asphalt. Over time, repeated impact and abrasive contact with aggregate materials can cause the baseplate to wear thin, warp, or develop cracks; when this happens, vibration is no longer transferred efficiently, compaction depth decreases, and the machine may develop an uneven running pattern that accelerates wear on other drivetrain components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100004986 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Baseplate 970 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU110Lec870 | DPU110Lec870 | 5100026869 |
| DPU110Lec970 | DPU110Lec970 | 5100027035 |
| DPU110Lem870 | DPU110Lem870 | 5100018445 |
| DPU110Lem970 | DPU110Lem970 | 5100024696 |
| DPU110Lec970 US | DPU110Lec970 US | 5100026784 |
| DPU110Lem970 US | DPU110Lem970 US | 5100024730 |
| DPU110rLec970 | DPU110rLec970 | 5100027036 |
| DPU110rLec870 | DPU110rLec870 | 5100027077 |
| DPU110rLem970 | DPU110rLem970 | 5100024699 |
| DPU110rLem870 | DPU110rLem870 | 5100026697 |
| DPU110rLec970 US | DPU110rLec970 US | 5100026786 |
| DPU110rLem970 US | DPU110rLem970 US | 5100026785 |
| DPU110Lekc970 | DPU110Lekc970 | 5100034515 |
| Vibration Plate DPU 80-110(r) KMAT | DPU 80/110 KMAT | 5100016604 |
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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