The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod Screw is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 7060 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct-from-manufacturer part, it is produced to the same specifications as the original hardware fitted at the factory, ensuring a correct installation in the engine's connecting rod assembly. This screw is confirmed to fit the DPU 7060, DPU 7060SC, DPU 7060RC, DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet — including remote-controlled and standard configurations. When critical fasteners like this one are due for replacement, using the correct OEM part is the surest way to maintain the structural integrity of the engine internals.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Grade — Manufactured to the exact torque rating, thread pitch, and tensile strength specified for the DPU 7060 engine's connecting rod — not a generic substitute.
- Drop-In Installation — Threads directly into the connecting rod cap as originally designed, with no reworking or re-tapping of existing hardware required.
- Broad DPU 7060 Series Coverage — Compatible with DPU 7060, DPU 7060SC, DPU 7060RC, DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet variants, covering both standard and remote-control-equipped machines.
- Engine Integrity Protection — A correctly tensioned connecting rod screw keeps rod cap clamping force consistent; a fatigued or improperly rated screw risks rod bearing failure and internal engine damage.
- Critical Assembly Safety — Connecting rod fasteners operate under high cyclic load; using the OEM-specified screw ensures the correct stretch and clamp load are achieved during engine assembly or rebuild.
The connecting rod screw is a high-stress fastener that clamps the connecting rod cap firmly around the crankshaft journal, keeping the rod and piston assembly securely in motion. Under the repeated combustion loads of a diesel engine, these screws are subjected to significant cyclic tension — making material grade and dimensional accuracy critical. If a connecting rod screw stretches, loses clamping force, or fails entirely, the result can be catastrophic internal engine damage, including bearing seizure or a broken rod.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000099431 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0099431 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Screw |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Control | DPU 7060SC | 5000008927 |
| DPU 7060Fe | DPU 7060Fe | 5000610236 |
| DPU7060Fet | DPU 7060Fet | 5000610237 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, 60cm/24in | DPU 7060 | 5000007938 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Controll | DPU 7060RC | 5000007939 |
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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