The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Starter Reel designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson gasoline-powered equipment, including PT2A trash pumps, CT30 and CT36 walk-behind concrete trowels, WP and VP single-direction vibratory plates, BPU reversible vibratory plates, PG and G-series portable generators, and A-series internal vibrator power units. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the same tolerances and material specifications as the original part it replaces, ensuring consistent pull-start engagement across all covered models. This broad cross-model compatibility makes it an efficient stock item for dealers and rental fleets running mixed Wacker Neuson equipment. Confirm your model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure a correct application match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Recoil Mechanism Integrity — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this starter reel is manufactured with the correct rope channel geometry, spring tension rating, and pawl engagement profile for consistent, reliable pull-start operation.
- Drop-In Housing Compatibility — The 5000081773 is engineered to seat directly into the recoil starter housing of all listed models, requiring no modification to the mounting flange or rope guide.
- Wide Cross-Family Fitment — A single part number covers PT2A trash pumps, CT30/CT36 walk-behind trowels, WP/VP/BPU vibratory plates, PG/G-series generators, and A-series vibrator power units — simplifying parts inventory across multiple machine families.
- Restores Clean Pull-Start Function — A worn or cracked starter reel causes hard starting, rope slippage, or complete failure to engage the engine. Replacing it with the correct OEM reel restores smooth, single-pull engine starts.
- Fuel System Safety Compliance — A properly functioning recoil starter prevents over-cranking and reduces the risk of fuel flooding during start sequences, keeping engine start procedures within safe operating parameters.
The starter reel is the core component of the recoil (pull-start) assembly on gasoline-powered equipment. When the operator pulls the starter handle, the rope unwinds from the reel, spinning the engine's crankshaft to initiate combustion; a spring inside the reel then retracts the rope back to its ready position. Over time, the reel can crack, the internal spring can fatigue, or the rope groove can wear, resulting in sluggish retraction, a rope that won't rewind, or a complete inability to start the engine. Replacing a failed starter reel restores the pull-start mechanism to full working order and gets the machine back in service quickly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000081773 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0081773 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Reel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| PT2A | PT2A | 5000009095, 5000009237, 5000009092, 5000006720, 5000006721 |
| PG2A | PG2A | 5000007658, 5000009054 |
| PG3A | PG3A | 5000007659, 5000009055 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADP | 5000007592, 5000007591 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADP-E | 5000008034, 5000007697 |
| 762mm/30in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT30AGT-E | 5000007589, 5000008004 |
| 762mm/30in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT30AGT | 5000008006, 5000008003 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 400mm/1 5.5in | WP1540AW | 5000008060, 5000009472, 5000009545 |
| WP1540A VIBROPLATE | WP1540A | 5000008061, 5000630017 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550AW | 5000007576, 5000009486 |
| WP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | WP1550A | 5000007579, 5000630019 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADT-E | 5000007590, 5000008008, 5000008226 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADT | 5000008013, 5000008007, 5000008198, 5000008225, 5000009480 |
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| VP1135AW VIBROPLATE | VP1135AW | 5000009058 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
| VP1135A VIBROPLATE | VP1135A | 5000009057 |
| Gasoline Power Unit for Intern al Vibrator | A3000 | 5000006237 |
| Vibratory Plate | VPA1740 | 5000006794, 5000008062 |
| Vibratory Plate 587mm/18in | VPG165A | 5000008038 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G2.1AE | 5000008250, 5000008244, 5000008246, 5000008248 |
| WPP 1550Aw | WPP1550Aw | 5000630030 |
| Vibratory Plate | VPA1750 | 5000006792 |
| Vibratory Plate 587mm/18in | VPG170A | 5000008039 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G2.1A | 5000008249, 5000008243, 5000008245, 5000008247 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550AW | 5000009540 |
| WPP 1540A | WPP1540A | 5000630025 |
| WPP 1550A | WPP1550A | 5000630029 |
| Portable Generator | G2.5A | 5000007188, 5000009256 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G5.7AE | 5000009017 |
| WP 2050A | WP2050A | 5000630022 |
| WPP 1540Aw | WPP1540Aw | 5000630026 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550A | 5000009539 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw | 5000630112 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Aw | 5000630115 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw-L | 5000630123 |
| Reversible Plates | WPU 1550A-L | 5000630124 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw-L | 5000630126 |
| Vibratory Plate 500mm/19.5in | VPA1350W | 5000006793 |
| CT36-5A-C Trowel | CT36-5A-C | 5000620040 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw | 5000630106 |
| Vibratory Plate 400mm/15.5in | VPA1340 | 5000007154 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| Gasoline Power Unit for Intern al Vibrator | A5000 | 5000009213 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV2500A | 5000009355, 5000009360, 5000620542, 5000620286 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS600A | 5000630010 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1340A | VP1340A | 5000630057 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP2050Aw-L | 5000630125 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | BPU 2440A | 5000007867, 5000007869 |
| Vibration Plate BPU 2450A | BPU 2450A | 5000007868 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP100 | 5000008291 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP50 | 5000008292 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | SP75 | 5000008295 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | SP50 | 5000008296 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP100A | 5000009506 |
| HP50A | HP50A | 5000009508 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1235A | WP1235A | 5000630016 |
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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