The Wacker Neuson Governor Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for a broad range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including CT36 and CT30 walk-behind concrete trowels, PT2A centrifugal trash pumps, WP and VP single-direction vibratory plates, BPU reversible vibratory plates, G2.1A and G2.5A portable generators, BFS floor saws, and vibratory truss screed power sections. As a direct OEM replacement, part number is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring proper engine speed regulation across every compatible machine. Cross-family fitment makes this a useful stock item for contractors and rental fleets running mixed Wacker Neuson equipment. Always confirm your machine's model and serial number against the fitment list before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tension Calibration — Manufactured to the original spring rate specification, so the governor responds accurately across the engine's full operating range without hunting or surging.
- Drop-In Engine Compatibility — Engineered to connect directly to the governor linkage on Honda and similar small-frame engines used across the CT, WP, VP, BPU, PT, G, and BFS product families.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — A single part number covers CT36 and CT30 trowels, PT2A trash pumps, WP/VP/BPU vibratory plates, G2.1A and G2.5A generators, BFS floor saws, and vibratory truss screed power units.
- Consistent Engine Speed Under Load — A correctly tensioned governor spring maintains steady RPM when the machine encounters resistance, protecting output quality whether you're finishing concrete or compacting aggregate base.
- Prevents Over-Speed and Stall Events — A fatigued or broken spring allows the engine to overspeed or lose throttle response entirely; replacing it with part 5000081992 restores stable, controlled engine behavior.
The governor spring is a small but critical component in the engine's mechanical governor assembly. It works against the centrifugal force of the governor flyweights to maintain a set engine speed: as load increases and RPM drops, the spring pulls the throttle open; as load decreases and RPM rises, the governor flyweights compress the spring to reduce throttle. This constant tension-and-release action keeps the engine running at a stable speed regardless of changing work conditions. When the spring stretches, fatigues, or breaks, the governor loses the ability to regulate RPM accurately — the engine may surge, hunt, overspeed, or stall under light load, reducing both output quality and engine life.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000081992 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0081992 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-5A Trowel | CT36-5A | 5000009438, 5200016256 |
| CT36-5A | CT36-5A EU | 5000620829 |
| CT36-5A-C Trowel | CT36-5A-C | 5000620040 |
| PT2A | PT2A | 5000009095, 5000009237, 5000009092, 5000006720, 5000006721 |
| 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 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
| 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 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | MP15A | 5000630318 |
| Portable Generator | G2.5A | 5000007188, 5000009256 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G5.7AE | 5000009017 |
| WP 2050A | WP2050A | 5000630022 |
| WPP 1540Aw | WPP1540Aw | 5000630026 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| 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 |
| Floor Saws | BFS 614AB | 5000009527 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw | 5000630106 |
| Vibratory Plate 400mm/15.5in | VPA1340 | 5000007154 |
| Gasoline Power Unit for Intern al Vibrator | A5000 | 5000009213 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| 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 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
| 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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