The Wacker Neuson Exciter Gear Cover is a genuine OEM component designed for the RT560, RT820, and RT820HT Vibratory Trench Rollers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this cover meets the exact specifications of the original part installed at the factory. Part number is confirmed to fit multiple serial number ranges across the RT560, RT820, and RT820HT model lines — verify your machine's serial number before ordering to ensure correct fitment. Keep your trench roller running at full compaction efficiency by replacing a cracked, damaged, or missing exciter gear cover promptly.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Enclosure Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact material and dimensional specs, ensuring the exciter gear housing maintains proper sealing and protection against debris and contamination.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Mounts to the exciter housing using the original bolt pattern and interface, making installation straightforward with standard hand tools.
- Broad RT-Series Compatibility — Fits multiple serial ranges across the RT560, RT820, and RT820HT Vibratory Trench Roller families; always cross-reference your serial number to confirm the correct variant.
- Protects Critical Drivetrain Components — A properly sealed exciter gear cover shields the gear set from moisture, mud, and trench debris that can cause accelerated wear or premature gear failure.
- Fuel and Fluid Contamination Risk Reduction — A failed or missing cover exposes the exciter gear assembly to the wet, abrasive conditions typical of trench work, where contamination can lead to costly drivetrain damage.
The exciter gear cover encloses the gear set within the exciter assembly — the mechanism responsible for generating the vibratory force that the RT-series trench roller transmits through its padfoot drums to compact cohesive soil in trenches and tight access areas. By sealing the gear set, the cover keeps lubrication contained and prevents ingress of soil, water, and debris that would otherwise wear down gear teeth and bearings. A cracked, broken, or missing cover allows contaminants into the exciter housing, leading to gear wear, lubricant loss, and ultimately a loss of compaction output or drivetrain damage that takes the machine out of service.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000079653 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0079653 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Exciter Gear Cover |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT560 | 5000009001, 5000009000, 5000007643, 5000007642 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT820 | 5000009003, 5000009002, 5000007644, 5000007652 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT820HT | 5000007645, 5000008047 |
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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