The Wacker Neuson 5000070962 Shaft Seal is a genuine OEM component designed for AP, BPS, and VP series vibratory plate compactors. This seal is confirmed to fit a wide range of models including the AP 1135A, BPS1030A, BPS1135A, BPS1340A, VP1030A, VP1135A, and VP 1135AW, covering both standard and water-ballasted variants across US and EU configurations. As a factory-sourced part, the 5000070962 meets the exact material and dimensional specifications set by Wacker Neuson, ensuring a proper fit within the exciter housing. Keeping this seal in good condition is essential to protecting the internal components of your plate compactor and maintaining consistent compaction performance on the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact material compound and lip profile specifications for the exciter assembly, ensuring the seal performs as designed rather than as approximated.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original seal's bore diameter and seat depth, allowing direct installation into the exciter housing without reworking the seal cavity.
- Broad AP, BPS, and VP Series Coverage — A single part number covers the AP 1135A, the full BPS1030A, BPS1135A, and BPS1340A families (including "w" and "ws" water-ballasted variants), and VP1030A and VP1135A models in standard, CE, US, and EU configurations.
- Protects Exciter Bearings and Lubricant — A fully intact shaft seal retains exciter oil and blocks contamination from soil, water, and compaction debris — extending the service life of the bearings and eccentric weight assembly.
- Critical Fluid-Path Component — Oil leakage past a worn or damaged shaft seal can accelerate exciter bearing failure and lead to loss of vibration output, making timely seal replacement essential to sustained plate performance.
The shaft seal on a vibratory plate compactor sits at the point where the exciter shaft exits the exciter housing, creating a barrier that keeps lubricating oil inside the exciter assembly while preventing water, dirt, and fine aggregate from entering. When the seal lip wears or hardens with age, oil can leak past it and escape the housing, starving the exciter bearings of lubrication and allowing contaminants to accelerate internal wear. Left unaddressed, a failed shaft seal typically leads to bearing damage, reduced vibration force, and eventual exciter failure — making it one of the most cost-effective maintenance items on any vibratory plate compactor.
Part Details
| Part Number | 0070962 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shaft Seal |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| AP 1135A | AP 1135A | 5000009519 |
| BPS1030A | BPS1030A | 5100059658 |
| BPS1030A US | BPS1030A US | 5100080504 |
| BPS1030A EU | BPS1030A EU | 5100084344 |
| BPS1030Aw | BPS1030Aw | 5100058916 |
| BPS1030Aw US | BPS1030Aw US | 5100080503 |
| BPS1030Aw EU | BPS1030Aw EU | 5100084343 |
| BPS1135A | BPS1135A | 5100059662 |
| BPS1135A US | BPS1135A US | 5100080506 |
| BPS1135A EU | BPS1135A EU | 5100084348 |
| BPS1135Aw | BPS1135Aw | 5100059657 |
| BPS1135Aw US | BPS1135Aw US | 5100080505 |
| BPS1135Aw EU | BPS1135Aw EU | 5100084347 |
| BPS1340A | BPS1340A | 5100059906 |
| BPS1340A US | BPS1340A US | 5100080508 |
| BPS1340A EU | BPS1340A EU | 5100084350 |
| BPS1340Aw | BPS1340Aw | 5100059659 |
| BPS1340Aw US | BPS1340Aw US | 5100080507 |
| BPS1340Aw EU | BPS1340Aw EU | 5100084349 |
| BPS1340Aws | BPS1340Aws | 5100060129, 5100067726 |
| VP1030A | VP1030A | 5100018357 |
| VP1030A CE | VP1030A CE | 5000630047 |
| VP1030AW | VP1030AW | 5000630423 |
| VP1030AW CE | VP1030AW CE | 5000009514 |
| VP1030Aw | VP1030Aw | 5100018356 |
| VP1135A US | VP1135A US | 5100018351, 5100029064 |
| VP 1135AW | VP 1135AW | 0009058 |
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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