The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this assembly matches the original part in every critical dimension, ensuring a straight-forward, drop-in installation with no guesswork. Whether you're servicing a 15 kN vibratory plate or a 2-inch trash pump, this is the exact connecting rod assembly your machine was built with.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original engineering tolerances, so the rod bearing clearances, journal fit, and pin dimensions are correct for the engine's design loads.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Designed to swap directly into the engine block of compatible models, matching the original mounting geometry, rod length, and bearing bore without machining or shimming.
- Broad Model Coverage — Fits the WP1550RW and WP1550R 15 kN vibratory plate compactors as well as the PT2R 2-inch centrifugal trash pump, covering multiple product families with a single part number.
- Restored Power Transfer — A correctly functioning connecting rod transmits combustion force efficiently from the piston to the crankshaft; a worn or damaged rod causes knock, loss of compression, and eventual engine seizure.
- Engine Safety Compliance — A failed connecting rod can cause catastrophic internal engine damage or a sudden loss of power output mid-operation; using the correct OEM assembly maintains the structural integrity the engine was designed around.
The connecting rod is the critical link between the piston and the crankshaft inside a small gasoline engine. It converts the up-and-down motion of the piston into the rotational force that drives the machine — whether that's the eccentric shaft of a vibratory plate compactor or the impeller of a centrifugal trash pump. When a connecting rod wears, bends, or fails, it typically results in severe knocking noises, a sudden drop in power, or complete engine failure, making timely replacement essential to avoid collateral damage to the crankshaft and cylinder bore.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000084324 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0084324 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550RW | 5000007578 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550R | 5000007581 |
| 50mm/2in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT2R | 5000007160, 5000006790 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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