The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Set of Piston Rings 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, this set is manufactured to the exact specifications required by Wacker Neuson's plate compactor engines, ensuring a correct fit within the cylinder bore. Replacing a worn or damaged set restores proper compression and oil control, bringing the engine back to full operating condition. Confirm your machine's model and serial number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure this is the right set for your unit.
Key Features
- OEM Compression Tolerancing — Each ring is sized and profiled to meet Wacker Neuson's original bore and gap specifications, maintaining the cylinder seal needed for consistent power output.
- Drop-In Engine Fit — Designed to seat directly into the original cylinder bore with no machining or modification to the piston or block required for a standard rebuild.
- Broad DPS and DPU Compatibility — Covers multiple plate compactor models including the DPS3050, DPS3060, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970 across both single-direction and reversible compactor families.
- Restore Lost Engine Power — Worn piston rings allow combustion gases to bypass the piston, sapping power and increasing oil consumption; a fresh set brings compression back to working spec.
- Fuel Efficiency Protection — Properly sealed rings prevent oil blow-by and unburned fuel loss, keeping the engine running cleanly and efficiently throughout the compaction cycle.
Piston rings form the dynamic seal between the piston and the cylinder wall inside the engine. They serve two critical roles: containing combustion pressure above the piston to drive the power stroke, and controlling oil film on the cylinder wall to prevent excess oil from entering the combustion chamber. When rings wear, become stuck in their grooves, or lose their tension, compression drops, oil consumption rises, and exhaust smoke increases — all signs that the engine can no longer deliver the force needed to drive the compaction mechanism effectively. Replacing the full set of rings as part of a scheduled top-end rebuild is the most reliable way to return a Wacker Neuson plate compactor engine to full working condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000047961 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0047961 |
| 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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