The Wacker Neuson 5100012037 is a genuine OEM Drive Lever designed for the RD24-100, RD27-120, and RD28-120 series tandem rollers. As a direct OEM replacement, part 5100012037 is manufactured to the same specification as the original component that left the factory, ensuring correct fit and function across the full range of compatible RD-series machines. This Drive Lever fits an extensive range of RD24-100, RD27-120, and RD28-120 variants — including standard, combination drum, DPF, and US-market configurations — making it a single-source solution for operators running mixed fleets of walk-behind and ride-on articulated Wacker Neuson tandem rollers. Keep a spare on hand and eliminate guesswork at the parts counter.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Produced to Wacker Neuson's original tooling and material specifications, so lever geometry, pivot dimensions, and engagement travel match the design intent exactly — critical for positive, predictable drive control on a tandem roller.
- Broad RD-Series Coverage: — A single part number covers the RD24-100, RD27-120, and RD28-120 families, including standard, combination drum (o/c), DPF-equipped, and US-market variants — simplifying parts procurement across your fleet.
- Drop-In Installation: — Engineered to mount at the original pivot points and connect to the existing drive linkage without reworking any hardware, supporting a straightforward swap during scheduled service or field repair.
- Maintains Precise Drive Control: — A correctly functioning Drive Lever transfers operator input cleanly to the propulsion system. A worn or damaged lever introduces slop, delayed response, or unintended movement — compromising compaction passes and machine handling on grade.
- Operator Safety Relevance: — On self-propelled tandem rollers, the drive lever is a primary motion-control interface. Using a correctly dimensioned OEM part preserves the intended engagement and neutral-return behavior, reducing the risk of unintended machine movement.
The Drive Lever is a mechanical control linkage that translates the operator's hand or foot input into a proportional drive command for the roller's propulsion system. It sits at the interface between the operator station and the hydrostatic or mechanical drive circuit, and its geometry — pivot location, lever length, and detent feel — is calibrated to give smooth, controlled acceleration and deceleration across variable terrain. When the lever wears at its pivot, bends, or develops play in its linkage connections, the operator loses fine control over machine speed and direction, which can result in uneven compaction, difficulty holding a straight pass, or the roller creeping out of neutral.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100012037 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Drive Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD28-120o | RD28-120o | 5100047379 |
| RD28-120 Tandem Roller | RD28-120 US | 5100021756 |
| RD28-120 O Tandem Roller | RD28-120O US | 5100021800 |
| RD24-100c DPF | RD24-100c DPF | 5100047391 |
| RD24-100c | RD24-100c | 5100047376 |
| RD27-120 | RD 27-120.3 | 5100032198 |
| RD24-100 C Tandem Roller | RD24-100C US | 5100021757 |
| RD27-120o | RD27-120o.3 | 5100047373 |
| RD24-100o | RD24-100o | 5100047378 |
| RD24-100 Tandem Roller | RD24-100 US | 5100021755 |
| RD24-100 | RD24-100 | 5100047374, 5100011385 |
| RD28-120c DPF | RD28-120c DPF | 5100047392 |
| RD27-120 O Tandem Roller | RD27-120 O | 5100011390 |
| RD28-120 DPF | RD28-120 DPF | 5100047390 |
| RD24-100 O Tandem Roller | RD24-100 O | 5100011389 |
| RD28-120 | RD28-120 | 5100047375 |
| RD27-120 C Tandem Roller | RD27-120 C | 5100011388 |
| RD27-120c | RD27-120c.3 | 5100047371 |
| RD24-100 O Tandem Roller | RD24-100O US | 5100021759 |
| RD24-100 C Tandem Rollers | RD24-100 C | 5100011387 |
| RD28-120c | RD28-120c | 5100047377 |
| RD24-100 DPF | RD24-100 DPF | 5100047380 |
| RD28-120 C Tandem Roller | RD28-120C US | 5100021758 |
| RD24-100c.3 | RD24-100c.3 | 5100047370 |
| RD27-120 Tandem Roller | RD27-120 | 5100011386 |
| RD24-100o.3 | RD24-100o.3 | 5100047372 |
| RD28-120o DPF | RD28-120o DPF | 5100047394 |
| RD 24-100.3 | RD 24-100.3 | 5100032197 |
| RD24-100o DPF | RD24-100o DPF | 5100047393 |
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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