The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Connecting Rod Screw designed for the DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6055, and DPU6555 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this fastener meets the exact material and torque specifications required for the connecting rod assembly in these heavy-duty diesel-powered plates. It is a direct-fit replacement across a wide range of DPU model variants, including He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hech, and Hesh configurations sold in both standard and US markets. Keeping this critical fastener in proper condition ensures the engine's bottom end remains securely assembled and operating within design limits.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hardware Grade — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's specified tensile strength and thread tolerance for connecting rod applications, where fastener integrity is non-negotiable.
- Direct Engine Assembly Fit — Threads and head geometry match the OEM connecting rod cap exactly, allowing straightforward installation without reworking mating surfaces.
- Broad DPU Series Compatibility — Fits DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6055, and DPU6555 reversible vibratory plate compactors across He, Heh, Hec, Hech, Heap, Hesh, and Hecsh variants in both standard and US-spec configurations.
- Critical Retention Function — Secures the connecting rod cap to the crankshaft journal; a stretched, stripped, or improperly torqued screw risks catastrophic engine failure during high-vibration compaction work.
- Safety-Critical Fastener — As a connecting rod fastener, this screw must be replaced with a genuine OEM part and torqued to specification — substituting non-rated hardware in this application creates serious engine and operator safety risk.
The connecting rod screw is a high-stress fastener that clamps the connecting rod cap around the crankshaft journal, maintaining the precise bearing clearance needed for proper lubrication and smooth power transfer from the piston to the crankshaft. In the high-vibration environment of a reversible vibratory plate compactor, these screws are subjected to repeated dynamic loading with every engine cycle. If a connecting rod screw stretches, loosens, or fails, the result is loss of rod cap clamping force, bearing damage, and ultimately engine seizure — making correct replacement with a properly rated OEM fastener essential to safe engine operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000105927 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0105927 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Screw |
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 |
| 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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