The Wacker Neuson Adjusting Sleeve is a genuine OEM component designed for BPU and DPU reversible vibratory plate compactors across a wide range of models, including the BPU 2540A, BPU 3050A, DPU 2440H, DPU 2540H, DPU 2550H, DPU 2560H, DPU 3050H, DPU 3060H, DPU 3070H, and MPU 29 series, among others. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this genuine OEM part is manufactured to the same tolerances and material specifications as the original — so you're restoring the machine to its designed operating condition, not approximating it. Part number covers an extensive fitment range spanning gasoline BPU models and diesel DPU models, making it a widely applicable service part for fleet operators and rental yards alike. Confirm your machine's model and serial number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure a correct match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Consistency — Manufactured to the original dimensional and material specification, ensuring the sleeve seats, adjusts, and holds position the same way as the factory-installed part.
- Direct Drop-In Installation — Matches the original mounting interface on the exciter or travel-control assembly, fitting into the same bore and thread engagement without rework or shimming.
- Broad Reversible Plate Compactor Coverage — Compatible with a wide range of BPU gasoline and DPU diesel reversible vibratory plate compactors, including BPU 2440A, BPU 2950A, DPU 2430F, DPU 2450F, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, DPU 2970, and MPU 29A variants.
- Exciter Control Integrity — A correctly fitted adjusting sleeve maintains precise control over the eccentric weight mechanism; wear or incorrect fitment leads to erratic forward/reverse travel response and uneven compaction force.
- Verified Wacker Neuson Part Number — Ordering by OEM part number 5000048557 eliminates the guesswork of cross-referencing aftermarket catalogs and confirms you're receiving the part Wacker Neuson specifies for these machines.
The adjusting sleeve is a precision component within the exciter unit of a reversible vibratory plate compactor. It works as part of the travel-control mechanism, helping to regulate the position of the eccentric weights that determine the direction and intensity of the plate's vibration and movement. When this sleeve wears, cracks, or shifts out of position, the operator loses accurate control over forward and reverse travel, and compaction output becomes inconsistent — leading to uneven substrate preparation and potential rework. Replacing a worn adjusting sleeve restores the compactor's directional response and keeps the exciter assembly operating within its designed parameters.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000048557 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0048557 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Adjusting Sleeve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035, 5000008755 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036, 5000008756 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037, 5000008757 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039, 5000008759 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040, 5000008760 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041, 5000008908 |
| Gasoline Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPU 3050 | 5000008955 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| Reversible Plates | MPU 29 | 5000630141, 5000630228 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | DPU 2440H | 5000007870 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| Reversible Plates | MPU 29A | 5000630244 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 30cm/12in | DPU 2430F | 5000006200 |
| Vibration Plate BPU 2950A WSM | BPU 2950A | 5000007873, 5000007962 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2450F | 5000007876 |
| Vibration Plate DPU 2440F WGB | DPU 2440F | 5000007877, 5000007878, 5000007879, 5000007886 |
| Vibration plate DPU 2450H | DPU 2450H | 5000008746 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | BPU 2440A | 5000007867, 5000007869 |
| Vibration Plate BPU 2450A | BPU 2450A | 5000007868 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2950Y | 5000007874 |
| 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 |
| DPU 3050H US | DPU 3050H US | 5100000310 |
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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