The Wacker Neuson Exciter Pillow Block Housing is a genuine OEM component designed for VPG165V, VPG165A, and VPG170A vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original, ensuring a proper fit within the exciter assembly. It is confirmed compatible with the 587mm/18in vibratory plate configurations across all three VPG models. When you order the, you are getting the same part that ships on the production line — no guesswork, no adaptation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Casting Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original dimensional tolerances, ensuring the bearing bore and mounting surfaces align precisely with the exciter shaft and housing interfaces.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original bolt pattern and bearing seat geometry of the VPG exciter assembly, allowing straightforward installation without reworking surrounding components.
- Confirmed VPG Series Fitment — Verified for VPG165V, VPG165A, and VPG170A vibratory plate compactors in the 587mm/18in platform.
- Protects Exciter Shaft Alignment — A worn or cracked pillow block housing allows the exciter shaft to shift under load, leading to uneven compaction force, accelerated bearing wear, and potential shaft failure.
- Structural Durability Under Continuous Vibration — Built to withstand the high-cycle vibratory loads generated during soil, aggregate, and paving stone compaction work.
The exciter pillow block housing is the structural support that holds the exciter shaft bearings in fixed alignment within the compactor's baseplate assembly. It absorbs and transfers the rotational force generated by the eccentric weights into consistent downward compaction energy. When this housing cracks, wears, or becomes dimensionally distorted, bearing preload is lost, vibration amplitude becomes irregular, and the compactor's compaction output drops — often accompanied by audible knocking or excessive heat at the bearing journal.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000028999 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0028999 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Exciter Pillow Block Housing |
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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