The Wacker Neuson Seal is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6555, and DPU6055 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct factory replacement, this seal is sourced to the same specification as the original part installed at the time of manufacture, ensuring a correct, consistent fit within the hydraulic and drive assemblies of these heavy-duty diesel plates. The is the verified OEM part number covering an extensive range of DPU variants, including He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hech, Hesh, Hecsh, and US-market configurations. Keep this seal on hand as a service item to protect critical internal components and maintain the performance your compaction work demands.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specification, ensuring the correct compression profile and fluid-tight performance expected in demanding compaction environments.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to seat exactly as the original, with no reworking of mating surfaces or hardware required during installation.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage — A single verified part number covering DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6555, and DPU6055 variants across He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hech, Hesh, Hecsh, and US-market configurations.
- Protects Internal Assemblies — A properly functioning seal prevents fluid ingress and leakage within the drive or hydraulic circuit, keeping internal components clean and correctly lubricated.
- Fluid Containment Safety — Maintaining an intact seal is essential in hydraulic and fuel-adjacent systems; a compromised seal can lead to fluid loss, contamination, or fire risk on diesel-powered equipment.
- Service Stock Essential — Seals are a high-frequency wear item on reversible plate compactors operating in abrasive soil and aggregate conditions — stocking part 5000097831 keeps planned maintenance on schedule.
A seal's primary role is to prevent fluid — whether hydraulic oil, gear oil, or fuel — from escaping a closed system and to stop contaminants such as dirt and water from entering it. On reversible vibratory plate compactors like the DPU6555 and DPU5545, seals are critical at shaft exits, hydraulic fittings, and within the exciter housing, where constant vibration and heavy loading accelerate wear. When a seal deteriorates or fails, fluid leaks, internal components lose lubrication or become contaminated, and the machine's compaction force or drive function can degrade rapidly — making timely seal replacement one of the most cost-effective maintenance tasks on any DPU-series machine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000097831 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0097831 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Seal |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU6555Heh | DPU6555Heh | 5100009636 |
| DPU6555HEH US | DPU6555Heh US | 5100009637, 5100058447 |
| DPU6555Hehap | DPU6555Hehap | 5100009638 |
| DPU6555 Hech | DPU6555 Hech | 5100009639 |
| DPU6555Hech US | DPU6555Hech US | 5100009650, 5100062487 |
| V.Plate DPU 6055Heap | DPU 6055 | 5000610049, 5000610050, 5000008766, 5000008767, 5000008768, 5000610048 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
| DPU5545Heh | DPU5545Heh | 5100009652 |
| DPU5545Hehap | DPU5545Hehap | 5100009654 |
| DPU5545Hech | DPU5545Hech | 5100009655, 5100051523 |
| DPU4545Heh | DPU4545Heh | 5100009659 |
| DPU6555Hesh | DPU6555Hesh | 5100015774 |
| DPU6555Hecsh | DPU6555Hecsh | 5100015775 |
| DPU6555He | DPU6555He | 5100016940 |
| DPU6555Hes | DPU6555Hes | 5100016941 |
| DPU6555Heap | DPU6555Heap | 5100016943 |
| DPU6555Hec | DPU6555Hec | 5100016944 |
| DPU6555Hecs | DPU6555Hecs | 5100016945 |
| DPU 6555H | DPU 6555H | 5100009651, 5000610355 |
| DPU4545Hech | DPU4545Hech | 5100015429, 5100051522 |
| DPU 6555Hs | DPU 6555Hs | 5100015773 |
| DPU5545He | DPU5545He | 5100016947 |
| DPU5545Heap | DPU5545Heap | 5100016949 |
| DPU5545Hec | DPU5545Hec | 5100016950 |
| DPU4545He | DPU4545He | 5100016951 |
| DPU4545Hec | DPU4545Hec | 5100016953 |
| DPU6555Hechzf | DPU6555Hechzf | 5100021400 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD10 | 5000008056 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055 WC | 5000610175 |
| DPU4545Hechzf | DPU4545Hechzf | 5100022112 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555Heap | DPU 6555Heap | 5000610356 |
| DPU6555He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6555He US | 5000610357 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555He US | 5100016942 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hec US | 5100016946 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555He | DPU 6555He | 5000610354 |
| DPU6555Hech | DPU6555Hech | 5100051524 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec | 5100004060 |
| DPU6555Hec Reversible Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec US | 5100004399 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hehapn | 5100079579 |
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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