The Wacker Neuson Exciter Shaft is a genuine OEM component designed for the RT560, RT820, and RT820HT Vibratory Trench Rollers. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is produced to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a proper installation within the exciter assembly. Fitment covers multiple configurations across the RT560, RT820, and RT820HT series. Verify your machine number against the RT560 and RT820 series compatibility list before ordering.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Shaft Tolerancing — Manufactured to original dimensional specs, ensuring correct rotational balance within the exciter assembly for consistent vibration output.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to seat and connect within the exciter housing exactly as the original, with no rework needed on mating components.
- Broad RT-Series Fitment — Compatible across RT560, RT820, and RT820HT Vibratory Trench Roller configurations, covering a wide range of machine build numbers.
- Sustained Compaction Performance — A correctly functioning exciter shaft maintains the centrifugal force needed for effective trench and cohesive soil compaction; a worn shaft degrades vibration amplitude and compaction quality.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly through authorized Wacker Neuson supply channels, backed by the same part number used in the original build: 5000079782.
The exciter shaft is the rotating core of a vibratory trench roller's compaction system. It spins at high speed inside the exciter housing, generating the centrifugal force that drives the drum's vibration and delivers compactive effort into the soil. When the exciter shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance, the drum loses vibration amplitude and the roller can no longer achieve consistent compaction depth in trench or cohesive soil applications. Replacing a failed shaft with the correct OEM part restores the machine to its original compaction specification.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000079782 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0079782 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Exciter Shaft |
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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