The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Set of Piston Rings designed for DPS and DPU series vibratory plate compactors. This set covers a broad range of reversible and single-direction plate models, including the DPS3050, DPS3060, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the exact specifications required by Wacker Neuson for these machines, ensuring a correct-fit installation with no guesswork. Keep this set on hand as a planned engine service item or have it ready before a rebuild to get your compactor back to full operating condition fast.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Ring Geometry — Each ring in this set is produced to Wacker Neuson's exact bore diameter, radial depth, and end-gap tolerances, ensuring proper cylinder sealing and compression retention in these engines.
- Drop-In Engine Rebuild Fit — The set installs directly into the engine bore on compatible DPS and DPU models with no secondary machining or adaptation required at the ring groove.
- Broad DPS and DPU Coverage — A single part number services multiple models across the DPS3050, DPS3060, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970 plate compactor lineup.
- Compression and Oil Control — A correctly seated ring set maintains cylinder pressure at operating spec, delivers proper oil film control on the cylinder wall, and prevents blow-by that robs engine power and accelerates wear.
- Planned Maintenance Essential — Piston rings are a standard replacement item at engine overhaul intervals; having the correct OEM set on hand keeps engine rebuilds on schedule and avoids secondary damage from worn rings running too long.
Piston rings seal the combustion chamber between the piston and the cylinder wall, maintaining the compression pressure the engine needs to produce consistent power output. They also control the thin film of oil on the cylinder wall, preventing excess oil from entering the combustion chamber while keeping the bore properly lubricated. When rings wear, lose tension, or break, compression drops, oil consumption rises, and the engine may produce visible smoke, run rough, or lose the power needed to drive the compaction mechanism effectively — making timely replacement critical to keeping the plate compactor operating at rated performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000047960 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0047960 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Set of Piston Rings |
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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