The Wacker Neuson Tension Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors, covering a wide range of models including the DPU 4045H, DPU 5045H, DPU 4545H, DPU 5545H, DPU 6055, DPU 6555H, and DPU 7060 families. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same part installed at the factory, ensuring a correct fit without modification. With genuine OEM construction, meets the exact material and load specifications required for proper compactor operation across both standard and heavy-duty DPU configurations. Verify your model number before ordering — this spring covers an extensive range of DPU variants, and confirming your machine series ensures a correct match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Spring Rate: — Manufactured to the exact tension load specification Wacker Neuson engineers into the DPU compactor platform, so spring response stays consistent with original design intent.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Matches original mounting points and hook geometry on DPU series plates, allowing straightforward installation without reworking attachment hardware.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage: — Compatible with a wide range of DPU 4045H, 5045H, 4545H, 5545H, 6055, 6555H, and 7060 reversible vibratory plate compactor variants, including standard, heated, remote-control, and combination configurations.
- Maintains Compaction Consistency: — A correctly tensioned spring keeps the exciter mechanism and drive components operating within their designed range; a worn or broken spring can lead to erratic compaction force or increased mechanical stress on surrounding components.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part: — Supplied under part number 5000045979 and backed by Wacker Neuson's OEM parts program, giving you confidence in material grade and longevity across demanding compaction applications.
A tension spring in a reversible vibratory plate compactor serves as a mechanical return or retention element, maintaining correct positioning and preload on components such as the exciter housing, engine isolation mounts, or control linkage — depending on its location within the assembly. When the spring is functioning correctly, it absorbs operational vibration and keeps mating parts seated under load. When a tension spring stretches, fatigues, or breaks, the components it controls can shift out of alignment, increasing wear on adjacent parts and degrading the compactor's ability to deliver consistent compaction force into the ground.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000045979 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0045979 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tension Spring |
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 |
| DPU6555Heh | DPU6555Heh | 5100009636 |
| DPU6555HEH US | DPU6555Heh US | 5100009637, 5100058447 |
| DPU6555Hehap | DPU6555Hehap | 5100009638 |
| DPU6555 Hech | DPU6555 Hech | 5100009639 |
| DPU6555Hech US | DPU6555Hech US | 5100009650, 5100062487 |
| V.Plate DPU 6055Heap | DPU 6055 | 5000610049, 5000610050, 5000008766, 5000008767, 5000008768, 5000610048 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
| DPU5545Heh | DPU5545Heh | 5100009652 |
| DPU5545HEH US | DPU5545Heh US | 5100009653 |
| DPU5545Hehap | DPU5545Hehap | 5100009654 |
| DPU5545Hech | DPU5545Hech | 5100009655, 5100051523 |
| DPU4545Heh | DPU4545Heh | 5100009659 |
| DPU4545HEH US | DPU4545Heh US | 5100009660 |
| DPU6555Hesh | DPU6555Hesh | 5100015774 |
| DPU6555Hecsh | DPU6555Hecsh | 5100015775 |
| DPU6555He | DPU6555He | 5100016940 |
| DPU6555Hes | DPU6555Hes | 5100016941 |
| DPU6555Heap | DPU6555Heap | 5100016943 |
| DPU6555Hec | DPU6555Hec | 5100016944 |
| DPU6555Hecs | DPU6555Hecs | 5100016945 |
| DPU 6555H | DPU 6555H | 5100009651, 5000610355 |
| DPU4545Hech | DPU4545Hech | 5100015429, 5100051522 |
| DPU 6555Hs | DPU 6555Hs | 5100015773 |
| DPU5545He | DPU5545He | 5100016947 |
| DPU5545Heap | DPU5545Heap | 5100016949 |
| DPU5545Hec | DPU5545Hec | 5100016950 |
| DPU4545He | DPU4545He | 5100016951 |
| DPU4545Hec | DPU4545Hec | 5100016953 |
| DPU5545H | DPU 5545H | 5100009656, 5000610352 |
| DPU4545H | DPU 4545H | 5100009661, 5000610348 |
| DPU5545HECH US | DPU5545Hech US | 5100016948 |
| DPU4545HECH US | DPU4545Hech US | 5100016952 |
| DPU6555Hechzf | DPU6555Hechzf | 5100021400 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Control | DPU 7060SC | 5000008927 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055 WC | 5000610175 |
| DPU 7060Fe | DPU 7060Fe | 5000610236 |
| DPU7060Fet | DPU 7060Fet | 5000610237 |
| DPU4545Hechzf | DPU4545Hechzf | 5100022112 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555Heap | DPU 6555Heap | 5000610356 |
| DPU6555He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6555He US | 5000610357 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555He US | 5100016942 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hec US | 5100016946 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555He | DPU 6555He | 5000610354 |
| DPU 5045He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5045He US | 5000610367 |
| DPU5545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5545He US | 5000610402 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545He US | DPU 4545He US | 5100000679 |
| DPU6555Hech | DPU6555Hech | 5100051524 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, 60cm/24in | DPU 7060 | 5000007938 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Controll | DPU 7060RC | 5000007939 |
| DPU4545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 4545He | 5000610347 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545Hap | DPU 4545Hap | 5000610349 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545He | DPU 5545He | 5000610351 |
| 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 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hehapn | 5100079579 |
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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