Wacker Neuson 5000106566 Gear Box

The Wacker Neuson Gear Box is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 5045H reversible vibratory plate compactor. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact specification required for correct operation in the DPU 5045H series, including the 50 kN, 45 cm/18 in reversible plate and the DPU 5045H-750 variant. When the gear box wears or fails, drive efficiency drops and the plate may lose its ability to reverse direction reliably — replacing it with the correct OEM unit restores full compaction performance.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Gear Tolerances — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact gear mesh and torque specifications, ensuring smooth power transfer from the engine to the exciter system.
• Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting pattern and shaft interface on the DPU 5045H, so installation follows the standard service procedure without additional modification.
• Confirmed DPU 5045H Fitment — Verified for the DPU 5045H reversible vibratory plate compactor (50 kN, 45 cm/18 in) and the DPU 5045H-750 variant.
• Restores Reversing Capability — A correctly functioning gear box is what allows the DPU 5045H to change travel direction under load — critical for tight trench and confined-area compaction work.
• OEM Part Number Assurance — Supplied under Wacker Neuson part number 5000106566, eliminating guesswork when cross-referencing against service manuals or dealer records.

The gear box on a reversible vibratory plate compactor transmits engine power to the exciter unit and controls the directional drive that allows the machine to travel forward and reverse. Inside the housing, precision gears translate rotational force into the eccentric motion that generates compaction energy, while also engaging the mechanism that shifts the plate's direction of travel. When the gear box develops wear, stripped teeth, or seal failures, the operator may notice loss of drive force, difficulty reversing, or abnormal noise during operation — all of which point to gear box replacement as the correct service action.

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