The Wacker Neuson Guard DPU2430 is a genuine OEM protective guard designed for the DPU 2430F, DPU 2440F, and DPU 2450F reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, is manufactured to the same standards as the original component fitted at the factory, ensuring a correct installation with no guesswork on fitment. This guard also crosses into the DPS2040 and DPS2050 single-direction vibratory plate compactor range, as well as the DFS 90 floor saw, making it a versatile service item to keep on hand. Order with confidence — the part number is your assurance of an exact match to the original specification.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to original material and dimensional specs, so the guard seats and fastens exactly as the factory-fitted component did.
- Broad Compactor Fitment: — Compatible with the DPU 2430F, DPU 2440F (multiple configurations), and DPU 2450F reversible vibratory plate compactors, plus DPS2040 and DPS2050 single-direction plates.
- Cross-Equipment Compatibility: — Also fits the DFS 90 powered floor saw, giving this part utility across multiple Wacker Neuson machine families on the same jobsite.
- Operator Protection: — Guards on vibratory plate compactors and floor saws shield rotating or vibrating components from contact and debris; a damaged or missing guard creates a direct safety exposure for the operator.
- Straightforward Replacement: — Designed to bolt directly into the original mounting points, so the swap requires no modification to surrounding components or hardware.
A guard on a vibratory plate compactor or floor saw serves as a physical barrier between the operator and moving parts such as belts, pulleys, or vibrating assemblies. It also deflects debris thrown up during compaction or cutting, protecting both the operator and adjacent machine components. When a guard is cracked, broken, or missing entirely, the machine should not be returned to service — operating without proper guarding is a safety violation and can lead to injury or accelerated wear on the components the guard is meant to protect.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000097308 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0097308 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Guard DPU2430 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 30cm/12in | DPU 2430F | 5000006200 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 20kN, 40cm/16in | DPS2040 | 5000007853 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 20kN, 50cm/20in | DPS2050 | 5000007854 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2450F | 5000007876 |
| Vibration Plate DPU 2440F WGB | DPU 2440F | 5000007877, 5000007878, 5000007879, 5000007886 |
| Powered Floor Saw DFS 90 | DFS 90 | 5000006653 |
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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