The Wacker Neuson Fitting Key is a genuine OEM component designed for the RS800H single-drum vibratory roller, DPS3050, DPS3060 single-direction vibratory plates, and DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970 reversible vibratory plates. As a factory-sourced part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications required for proper shaft and drive engagement across this range of Wacker Neuson compaction equipment. Sourcing a genuine OEM fitting key ensures the keyed connection seats and locks correctly, maintaining the mechanical integrity of the drivetrain. Confirm your model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure this is the right key for your machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Keying Precision — Manufactured to exact dimensional tolerances so the key seats fully in both keyway slots without play or rocking, which is critical for transmitting rotational force without accelerated wear.
- Direct Drivetrain Replacement — Drops into the existing keyway on the shaft and mating component with no filing or fitting required, restoring the positive mechanical lock between rotating parts.
- Broad Compaction Equipment Coverage — A single part number covers the RS800H roller, DPS3050 and DPS3060 single-direction plates, and DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970 reversible plates.
- Restores Full Compaction Force Transmission — A worn, sheared, or missing fitting key causes slippage between the shaft and driven component, resulting in loss of vibration output and compaction performance; a correct replacement restores full torque transfer.
- Prevents Secondary Component Damage — Running with a damaged or incorrectly sized key can score the keyway in the shaft or hub; replacing promptly with a correctly dimensioned OEM key protects the surrounding components from costly damage.
A fitting key is a small, precision-machined component that sits in a slot — called a keyway — cut into both a shaft and the hub of a mating part such as a pulley, sprocket, or eccentric. Its job is to lock the two components together rotationally so that torque is transferred from one to the other without slipping. On vibratory compaction equipment like the DPU and DPS plate compactors and the RS800H roller, this connection is essential: if the key shears or works loose, the driven component can spin freely on the shaft, causing an immediate and total loss of vibration output. Because the key is under constant cyclic loading from the vibration mechanism, it is a wear item that should be inspected whenever the drivetrain is serviced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000013756 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0013756 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Fitting Key |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS800H | 5000006583 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 30kN, 50cm/20in | DPS3050 | 5000006962 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 30kN, 60cm/24in | DPS3060 | 5000006963, 5000008422 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 28 kN, 70cm/28in | DPU 2870 | 5000007289 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 70cm/28in | DPU 2970 | 5000007880 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2950 | 5000007881, 5000007884 |
| Vibration Plate DPU 2960 | DPU 2960 | 5000007883 |
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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