The Wacker Neuson Float is a genuine OEM component designed for WP1550RW, WP1550R, VP50H, VP60H, VP50Hw, VP60Hw, VPR1330 vibratory plate compactors, and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this float carries the same specification as the original part installed at the factory. It fits a broad range of single-direction vibratory plates across the VP and WP families, as well as the PT2R 2-inch trash pump, making part number a high-confidence choice when replacing a worn or damaged float on any of these machines.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fuel Level Accuracy — Built to the exact dimensional and material tolerances required to maintain correct float height and fuel delivery in the carburetor.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting and connection points for straightforward installation with standard hand tools.
- Broad Fitment Coverage — Confirmed for WP1550RW, WP1550R, VP50H, VP60H, VP50Hw, VP60Hw, and VPR1330 vibratory plate compactors, plus the PT2R trash pump series.
- Restores Proper Fuel Metering — A worn or damaged float causes erratic idling, flooding, or hard starts; replacing it with a correctly sized OEM unit restores smooth, consistent engine operation.
- Fuel System Integrity — Correct float weight and buoyancy are critical to preventing carburetor overflow, which can create both performance issues and a fuel spillage hazard on the worksite.
The float is a buoyancy-controlled valve component inside the carburetor's fuel bowl. It rises and falls with the fuel level, opening and closing the needle valve to regulate how much fuel enters the bowl at any given time. When the float is cracked, waterlogged, or deformed, it can no longer hold the correct fuel level — leading to an overly rich mixture, engine flooding, or fuel starvation under load. Replacing a failed float with a properly calibrated OEM unit like the Wacker Neuson 5000084399 restores the precise fuel-to-air balance the engine depends on for reliable starting and steady power output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000084399 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0084399 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Float |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550RW | 5000007578 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550R | 5000007581 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 50 kN | VP50H | 5000009542 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 60 kN | VP60H | 5000009543 |
| VP50Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP50Hw | 5000630096 |
| VP60Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP60Hw | 5000630097 |
| Vibratory Plate 300mm/12in | VPR1330 | 5000006512 |
| 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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