The Wacker Neuson Shim is a genuine OEM component designed for VPG165V, VPG165A, and VPG170A vibratory plate compactors. As a factory-sourced part, it is manufactured to the exact tolerances specified for these machines, ensuring correct spacing and alignment within the assembly. This shim is a direct replacement for the original, fitting the 587mm/18-inch vibratory plate platform without modification. Keeping the correct shim in place is essential to maintaining proper mechanical clearance and preventing premature wear on adjacent components.
Key Features
- OEM-Exact Thickness Tolerance — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this shim matches the original dimensional specification for correct mechanical spacing within the VPG plate assembly.
- Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to seat precisely in the same position as the original, this shim installs without rework or custom fitting.
- Confirmed Fitment — Compatible with VPG165V, VPG165A, and VPG170A 587mm/18-inch vibratory plate compactors.
- Protects Surrounding Components — Correct shim thickness prevents metal-to-metal contact and uneven load distribution, helping connected parts last longer under compaction stress.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Backed by Wacker Neuson's OEM supply chain, so you can be confident part number 5000027216 is the correct specification for your machine.
A shim is a precisely dimensioned spacer used to set or maintain the correct clearance between two mating components within a mechanical assembly. In a vibratory plate compactor, shims are used to fine-tune alignment and take up tolerances where parts meet under load — ensuring even force distribution and smooth operation. When a shim is worn, damaged, or missing, the resulting misalignment can accelerate wear on surrounding components and compromise compaction performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000027216 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0027216 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shim |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate 587mm/18in | VPG165V | 5000007554 |
| Vibratory Plate 587mm/18in | VPG165A | 5000008038 |
| Vibratory Plate 587mm/18in | VPG170A | 5000008039 |
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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