Wacker Neuson 5000072061 Needle Bearing

The Wacker Neuson 5000072061 Needle Bearing is a genuine OEM component designed for the BS50-2, BS60-2, BS70-2, BS500, BS600, and BS700 series gasoline vibratory rammers. As a direct OEM replacement, this bearing is sourced and specified to the same standards as the original part installed at the factory, ensuring the internal drive components of your rammer operate exactly as intended. Fitment spans an extensive range of BS-series rammer configurations — including 2-stroke and fuel-injected variants — making part number 5000072061 a high-demand service item for contractors and equipment dealers alike. Confirm your machine number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure a correct match.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Needle Bearing — sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this bearing meets the original radial load tolerance and dimensional spec required by the BS-series rammer drive system.
• Drop-In Replacement — engineered to seat into the same bore and shaft interface as the original, eliminating the guesswork of adapting an off-spec bearing during a repair.
• Broad BS-Series Compatibility — fits BS50-2, BS50-2i, BS50-2plus, BS60-2, BS60-2i, BS60-2plus, BS62-2, BS68-2, BS70-2, BS70-2i, BS70-2plus, BS500, BS500-oi, BS600, BS600-oi, BS700, BS700-oi, MS52, and MS62 rammer models across multiple machine configurations.
• Sustained Impact Performance — a properly functioning needle bearing keeps the crankshaft or drive pin rotating smoothly under the high-cycle impact loads inherent to rammer operation; a worn bearing causes irregular stroke, excess vibration, and accelerated wear to surrounding components.
• OEM Part Number Traceability — ordering by Wacker Neuson part number 5000072061 guarantees you receive the correct bearing grade and geometry, not a generically substituted roller element that may differ in load rating or fit.

A needle bearing is a type of roller element bearing that uses long, thin cylindrical rollers — referred to as needles — to carry radial loads across a small cross-sectional area. In a vibratory rammer, needle bearings support the rotating crankshaft or connecting rod journals, allowing the drive mechanism to convert engine power into the rapid up-and-down percussion that compacts cohesive soils and trench backfill. When a needle bearing wears or fails, the result is increased play in the drivetrain, audible knocking, loss of compaction stroke consistency, and — if left unaddressed — damage to the crankshaft or connecting rod that can make a simple bearing replacement into a full engine rebuild.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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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