The Wacker Neuson 5000079044 Connecting Rod Kit is a genuine OEM assembly designed for the BS45Y and BS52Y series gasoline vibratory rammers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this kit delivers the exact tolerancing and material specification required to restore correct engine function in these compaction machines. It is confirmed compatible across multiple serial configurations of the BS45Y and BS52Y rammer models. If your rammer is showing signs of worn or damaged connecting rod components, this is the direct replacement to restore it to full working condition.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Precision: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original engine specifications, ensuring correct bearing fit, rod geometry, and material hardness for the BS-series two-stroke rammer engine.
- Kit Format for Complete Service: — Supplied as a full Connecting Rod Kit, giving you all necessary components in a single order for a thorough repair rather than a piecemeal fix.
- Broad BS-Series Compatibility: — Fits multiple serial number configurations across the BS45Y and BS52Y rammer families, covering a wide range of production runs.
- Restored Impact Performance: — A correctly fitted connecting rod transfers crankshaft motion into the rammer's percussion stroke. A worn or failed rod causes loss of impact energy, irregular stroking, or complete engine seizure.
- Critical Engine Safety: — A failed connecting rod can cause catastrophic internal engine damage. Replacing it promptly with a genuine OEM kit prevents secondary damage to the crankshaft and cylinder.
The connecting rod is the engine component that links the crankshaft to the piston, converting the rotational motion of the crank into the reciprocating force that drives the rammer's percussion mechanism. In a vibratory rammer like the BS45Y and BS52Y, this repeated high-force cycling places significant stress on the rod and its bearing surfaces. When a connecting rod wears or fails — through lack of lubrication, prolonged use, or impact damage — it causes loss of compression, knocking, or in severe cases a seized engine. Replacing the connecting rod kit at the first sign of wear is essential to keeping the rammer delivering consistent compaction force in trench and cohesive soil applications.
Part Details
| Part Number | 0079044 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Kit |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BS45YA | BS45YA | 5000007558 |
| BS52Y | BS52Y | 5000007508, 5000007559, 5000007560, 5000007609, 5000008053, 5000008054, 5000009409 |
| BS 52Y | BS 52Y | 0007148 |
| BS 45Y | BS 45Y | 0007137 |
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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