The Wacker Neuson Seal is a genuine OEM seal designed for DPS and DPU series vibratory plate compactors, including the DPS3050, DPS3060, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970. As a factory-sourced component, the meets the exact material and dimensional tolerances specified for these machines, ensuring a proper mating surface and long-lasting containment performance. It covers both single-direction plate compactor models in the DPS family and reversible plate compactor models in the DPU family, making it a versatile service part for mixed fleets. Keep this seal on hand to stay ahead of routine maintenance and prevent fluid or pressure loss that can compromise compaction output.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Material Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's specified compound and durometer rating, ensuring the seal maintains compression and resists breakdown under the heat and vibration loads typical of plate compactor operation.
- Drop-In Fitment for DPS and DPU Platforms — Engineered to the exact profile of the original seal seat, so it installs directly into the designated bore or housing without reworking mating surfaces.
- Broad DPS and DPU Series Coverage — Fits DPS3050 and DPS3060 single-direction plates as well as DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970 reversible plate compactors — a single part number that spans multiple models.
- Prevents Fluid and Pressure Loss — A correctly seated seal maintains the hydraulic or lubricant boundary it was designed to protect; a worn or cracked seal allows leakage that can starve components and lead to accelerated internal wear.
- Sourced Direct from Wacker Neuson — Genuine OEM origin means the part ships with the correct part number traceability and matches the production specification your machine was built to.
A seal serves as the barrier between moving or pressurized components and the surrounding environment, preventing lubricant or hydraulic fluid from escaping and keeping contaminants from entering. On vibratory plate compactors, seals are subjected to constant vibration, thermal cycling, and exposure to dust and debris — conditions that gradually degrade seal material and cause compression set. When a seal fails, fluid loss can starve bearings, hydraulic circuits, or exciter housings of the lubrication they depend on, leading to friction damage and eventual component failure. Replacing a worn seal at the first sign of seepage is one of the most cost-effective steps in keeping a plate compactor operating at full compaction output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000023581 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0023581 |
| 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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