The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Piston Ring Set.25mm O.S. designed for the DS720 diesel vibratory rammer, VPY1740 and VPY1750 diesel vibratory plates, and the VP2050Y value vibratory plate. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the exact oversize specification required for engines that have been bored to the.25mm over-standard dimension. Correct ring selection is critical at this stage of an engine rebuild — this set ensures proper cylinder wall contact and sealing on compatible diesel-powered Wacker Neuson compaction equipment.
Key Features
- Oversize-Spec Ring Geometry — Ground to the exact .25mm over-standard diameter required for rebored cylinders; installs correctly without additional fitting when used with a matching bore.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing — Produced to Wacker Neuson's original tolerances for ring-to-groove clearance and end gap, ensuring proper compression and oil control in the rebuilt cylinder.
- Broad Diesel Compaction Equipment Fitment — Compatible with the DS720 diesel rammer and the VPY1740, VPY1750, and VP2050Y diesel vibratory plate families.
- Full Compression Restoration — A worn or broken ring set allows combustion gases to blow past the piston, robbing the engine of power and increasing oil consumption; this set restores proper compression after a bore and rebuild.
- Fuel System Integrity Support — Correct ring sealing keeps combustion pressure where it belongs, preventing unburned fuel from contaminating engine oil and extending the service life of the rebuilt engine.
Piston rings seal the combustion chamber between the piston and the cylinder wall, maintaining the compression pressure needed for reliable engine starting and full power output. They also manage oil consumption by preventing lubricating oil from entering the combustion space. When rings wear, lose tension, or break, compression drops, oil burns off through the exhaust, and the engine loses the output needed to drive compaction equipment effectively. An oversize ring set like the 5000087431 is used specifically after the cylinder has been bored out to correct wear, restoring the correct fit between ring and wall so the engine performs as designed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000087431 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0087431 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston Ring Set .25mm O.S. |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Vibratory Rammer, 330mm /13in Shoe | DS720 | 5000008203 |
| Diesel Vibratory Plate | VPY1740 | 5000007126, 5000009082 |
| Diesel Vibratory Plate | VPY1750 | 5000007127, 5000009081 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050Y | 5000009090 |
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