The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod is a genuine OEM component designed for a range of Wacker Neuson equipment including PTS4V centrifugal trash pumps, GPS9700 and GPS8500 portable generators, GS8.5V and GS9.7V generators, and RD11V and RD880V double drum vibratory rollers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this connecting rod meets the exact specifications of the original part installed at the factory. It is a direct-fit replacement for the shared engine platform used across these machine families, making it a reliable choice for service and overhaul work. Confirming your model number and machine number before ordering ensures a proper match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Machined to the original dimensional tolerances required for correct bearing clearance and crankshaft alignment in the shared engine platform across these machines.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment: — Fits PTS4V trash pumps, GPS8500 and GPS9700 portable generators, GS8.5V and GS9.7V generators, and RD11V and RD880V double drum rollers running compatible engine configurations.
- Drop-In Engine Rebuild Component: — Designed to install using standard engine assembly procedures with no modifications to the block, crankshaft, or piston assembly.
- Critical to Engine Efficiency: — A worn or damaged connecting rod causes excessive crankcase vibration, oil consumption, and eventual seizure; replacing with the correct OEM part restores proper power transfer from piston to crankshaft.
- Verified Part Number: — Part 5000080982 is the correct Wacker Neuson catalog reference for this connecting rod across all listed model variants; always cross-reference your machine number for confirmation.
The connecting rod is the mechanical link between the engine's piston and its crankshaft, converting the linear force of combustion into the rotational motion that drives the machine. It must withstand rapid, high-force cycling thousands of times per minute, making material integrity and dimensional accuracy essential to engine longevity. When a connecting rod is worn, bent, or fractured, it typically results in knocking noises, loss of compression, and ultimately catastrophic engine failure if not addressed promptly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000080982 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0080982 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 100mm/4in Centrifugal Trash Pu mp | PTS4V | 5000007691, 5000007683, 5000620971, 5100031221 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GPS9700 | 5000008287, 5000620264, 5200005042, 5000620973, 5100036768 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GPS8500 | 5000008286 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD11V | 5000007694 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GS8.5V | 5000007661 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GS9.7V | 5000007662 |
| PTS4V(I) Pump | PTS4V(I) | 5000620972 |
| Double Drum Vibratory Roller | RD880V | 5000006736 |
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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