The Wacker Neuson Starter Housing is a genuine OEM component designed for DS70 and DS720 series diesel vibratory rammers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the original design specifications for the starter assembly on these machines. It is compatible across a wide range of DS70 and DS720 configurations, including 11-inch and 13-inch shoe variants with EPA-compliant and standard engine setups. If your rammer is showing signs of a cracked, broken, or damaged starter housing, part number is the correct factory replacement to restore proper function.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional standards, ensuring the housing correctly encases and protects the starter mechanism without fitment gaps or stress points.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Mounts to the same mounting points as the original starter housing, requiring no modification to the rammer's engine or recoil starter assembly during installation.
- Broad DS-Series Compatibility: — Fits multiple DS70 and DS720 diesel vibratory rammer configurations, covering 11-inch and 13-inch shoe models across EPA and standard variants.
- Protects the Starter Mechanism: — A structurally sound housing keeps the recoil or electric starter components correctly aligned and shielded from jobsite debris, dust, and impact — a damaged housing can allow contamination that leads to premature starter failure.
- Verified Part Number Traceability: — Part number 5000103286 cross-references directly to the DS70 and DS720 model series, giving you confidence you are ordering the correct part before it ships.
The starter housing is the structural shell that surrounds and supports the starter assembly on the rammer's engine. It holds the starter components in precise alignment so the mechanism engages and releases cleanly with every pull or activation. When the housing cracks or breaks — whether from impact, vibration fatigue, or general wear — the starter mechanism can become misaligned, making the rammer difficult or impossible to start and potentially causing further damage to internal starter components. Replacing a damaged housing promptly with the correct OEM part keeps the start system operating as intended and avoids more costly follow-on repairs.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000103286 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0103286 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Housing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DS70 Vibratory Rammer, 11" Plastic Shoe EPA | DS70 | 5000620049, 5000620050, 5000620052, 5000620053, 5000620054, 5000620911, 5000009342, 5000009402, 5000009403 |
| Diesel Vibratory Rammer, 330mm /13in Shoe | DS720 | 5000008203, 5000008200, 5000009059, 5000009060, 5000009309 |
| DS70Y 13" | DS70Y 13in | 5100030612 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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