The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod Bolt is a genuine OEM component designed for WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this bolt meets the exact specifications of the original hardware used at the factory. It fits the 15 kN, 500mm WP1550 plate series as well as the 50mm PT2R trash pump, making it a versatile OEM service part to keep on hand. Verify your machine's model number before ordering to ensure a correct match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Grade — manufactured to the tensile strength and thread specification required for connecting rod duty, ensuring the fastener performs under the cyclic loads of vibratory and pump operation.
- Drop-In Replacement — threads and dimensions match the original bolt exactly, so the connecting rod seats and torques to spec without rework or modification of mating components.
- Broad Fitment Across Two Machine Families — compatible with WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps, covering multiple common Wacker Neuson service scenarios with a single part number.
- Protects the Connecting Rod Assembly — a correctly torqued connecting rod bolt maintains the rod cap's clamping load; a loose or fatigued bolt risks bearing failure, rod damage, and engine seizure.
- Authentic Wacker Neuson Part — supplied as genuine OEM hardware, so part number 5000084325 matches Wacker Neuson's own parts catalog and service documentation without cross-referencing aftermarket equivalents.
The connecting rod bolt is a critical fastener that clamps the connecting rod cap around the crankshaft journal, securing the rod-and-piston assembly to the rotating crankshaft. It must maintain precise clamping force through thousands of power strokes, resisting the constant stretching and shear forces generated during engine operation. When a connecting rod bolt stretches, loosens, or fails, it allows the rod cap to shift, which rapidly destroys the bearing surface and can cause catastrophic internal engine damage — making timely inspection and replacement with a correctly specified fastener essential to keeping the engine serviceable.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000084325 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0084325 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Bolt |
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 |
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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