The Wacker Neuson Seal is a genuine OEM seal designed for the DPS3050, DPS3060, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, and DPU 2960 series vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this seal meets the exact material and dimensional specifications required for these machines. It covers both single-direction (DPS) and reversible (DPU) plate compactor applications, making it a widely applicable service part across the Wacker Neuson plate compactor lineup.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Material Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original compound and compression specifications, ensuring correct sealing performance under the operating pressures and vibration loads typical of plate compactor service.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Dimensionally identical to the original, allowing the seal to seat correctly without reworking the housing or mating surfaces during installation.
- Broad Plate Compactor Coverage — Confirmed fitment across DPS3050, DPS3060, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, and DPU 2960 models, spanning both single-direction and reversible vibratory plate families.
- Leak Prevention Under Sustained Vibration — A properly seated seal keeps fluids contained during continuous compaction cycles; a worn or damaged seal can allow fluid loss that leads to accelerated internal wear.
- Genuine OEM Part — Supplied under Wacker Neuson part number 5000023579, giving you confidence that you are installing the same component specified for these machines at the factory.
A seal in a vibratory plate compactor serves as a barrier that prevents fluid — typically hydraulic fluid or gear oil, depending on the assembly — from escaping past moving or mating components. In the high-vibration environment of a plate compactor, seals are subject to constant dynamic stress, which accelerates wear over time. When a seal fails, fluid loss can lead to overheating, loss of exciter performance, and damage to surrounding components, making timely seal replacement an important part of routine plate compactor maintenance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000023579 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0023579 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Seal |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 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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