The Wacker Neuson Angular Joint is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU series diesel reversible vibratory plate compactors, covering an extensive range of models including the DPU 4045H, DPU 5045H, DPU 6055, DPU 6555, DPU 5545, DPU 4545, and DPU 100-70 series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory. If you are servicing or rebuilding a DPU series reversible plate compactor, verifying the part number against your machine's serial number ensures a correct, trouble-free installation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to the original joint geometry and material spec, ensuring the correct articulation angle and load-bearing capacity for DPU-series compactor drive systems.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Matches the original mounting interfaces of the DPU compactor drive train, dropping into position without rework or modification to surrounding components.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage: — Compatible across the DPU 4045H, DPU 4545H/He, DPU 5045H/He, DPU 5545H/He, DPU 6055, DPU 6555H/He, and DPU 100-70 model families.
- Restored Drive Efficiency: — A correctly functioning angular joint maintains smooth, consistent power transfer through the compactor's drive system, preserving full compaction force and plate travel.
- Engineered for Diesel Compactor Demands: — Built to handle the torque loads and continuous vibration cycles generated by heavy-duty diesel reversible plate compactors in demanding soil and aggregate compaction applications.
An angular joint in a reversible vibratory plate compactor transmits rotational drive between components that operate at an angle to one another, allowing the drivetrain to flex and articulate without interrupting power flow. In a DPU-series machine, this joint plays a critical role in keeping the exciter mechanism supplied with consistent rotational input, which directly affects compaction output and plate control. When the angular joint wears or fails, operators may notice vibration irregularities, loss of drive, or unusual noise — all of which point to the need for immediate replacement to keep the machine performing at its rated compaction force.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000017498 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0017498 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Angular Joint |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| V.Plate DPU 5045Heap | DPU 5045H | 5000610046, 5000610052, 5000610047, 5000007862, 5000007936, 5000007965, 5000610045 |
| V.Plate DPU 4045Hap | DPU 4045H | 5000610044, 5000610051, 5000610064, 5000007888, 5000007935, 5000610043 |
| V.Plate DPU 6055Heap | DPU 6055 | 5000610049, 5000610050, 5000008766, 5000008767, 5000008768, 5000610048 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055 WC | 5000610175 |
| Vibration Plate DPU 9070 | DPU 9070 | 5000007941 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555Heap | DPU 6555Heap | 5000610356 |
| DPU6555He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6555He US | 5000610357 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555He | DPU 6555He | 5000610354 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555H | DPU 6555H | 5000610355 |
| DPU 5045He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5045He US | 5000610367 |
| DPU5545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5545He US | 5000610402 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545He US | DPU 4545He US | 5100000679 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 10 0kN, 70cm/28in | DPU 100-70 | 5000007942 |
| DPU4545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 4545He | 5000610347 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545H | DPU 4545H | 5000610348 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545Hap | DPU 4545Hap | 5000610349 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545He | DPU 5545He | 5000610351 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545H | DPU 5545H | 5000610352 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545Heap | DPU 5545Heap | 5000610353 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec | 5100004060 |
| DPU6555Hec Reversible Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec US | 5100004399 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 5545Hec | 5100005859 |
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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