The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Connecting Rod Bearing designed for the RD7 series tandem rollers and the DPU 4045H, DPU 5045H, DPU 4545H, and DPU 5545H reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this bearing meets the original engineering specifications for these machines. It is a direct-fit replacement that installs into the engine's connecting rod assembly without modification, restoring proper tolerances and clearances. Whether you're servicing an RD7H walk-behind tandem roller on an asphalt project or overhauling a DPU 5545H diesel plate compactor, part number keeps the engine running within spec.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tolerancing — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original clearance specifications, ensuring the bearing seats correctly within the connecting rod and crankshaft journal for proper oil film and load distribution.
- Direct Engine Rebuild Fit — Drops into the connecting rod assembly of compatible RD7 and DPU diesel engines; no line-boring or adaptation required beyond standard bearing installation procedure.
- Broad Fitment Across Two Machine Families — Compatible with RD7H and RD7He tandem roller variants as well as the DPU 4045H, DPU 5045H, DPU 4545H, and DPU 5545H reversible vibratory plate compactor lines.
- Protects Crankshaft and Rod Integrity — A correctly fitted connecting rod bearing maintains the critical oil clearance that prevents metal-to-metal contact; a worn or spun bearing rapidly damages the crankshaft journal and connecting rod bore.
- Engine Safety and Compliance — Using the correct OEM-spec bearing during engine repair ensures clearances stay within the manufacturer's tolerance range, reducing the risk of catastrophic engine failure during operation.
The connecting rod bearing sits between the connecting rod's big-end bore and the crankshaft journal, providing a precision-controlled surface that allows the rod to rotate smoothly under combustion loads while a thin film of pressurized oil prevents direct metal contact. When this bearing wears, oil pressure drops, clearances open up, and the characteristic knocking sound signals that the crankshaft and rod bore are at risk of serious damage. Replacing the connecting rod bearing at the first sign of wear — or as part of a scheduled engine rebuild — is one of the most effective ways to extend engine life in high-cycle compaction equipment like the RD7 tandem roller and the DPU-series diesel vibratory plates.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000106635 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0106635 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Bearing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD 7S | RD7H-S EU | 5000620795 |
| RD7H-S ROLLER,DOUBLE DRUM | RD7H-S | 5000009487 |
| RD7 Tandem Roller | RD7He | 5100017193, 5100017194, 5200015241, 5200015244, 5100038031, 5100018451 |
| RD7 Tandem Roller | RD7H | 5100017195, 5100017338, 5200015242, 5200015245, 5100006333 |
| V.Plate DPU 5045Heap | DPU 5045H | 5000610046, 5000610052, 5000610047, 5000007862, 5000007936, 5000007965, 5000610045 |
| V.Plate DPU 4045Hap | DPU 4045H | 5000610044, 5000610051, 5000610064, 5000007888, 5000007935, 5000610043 |
| DPU5545Heh | DPU5545Heh | 5100009652 |
| DPU5545HEH US | DPU5545Heh US | 5100009653 |
| DPU5545Hehap | DPU5545Hehap | 5100009654 |
| DPU5545Hech | DPU5545Hech | 5100009655, 5100051523 |
| DPU4545Heh | DPU4545Heh | 5100009659 |
| DPU4545HEH US | DPU4545Heh US | 5100009660 |
| DPU4545Hech | DPU4545Hech | 5100015429, 5100051522 |
| DPU5545He | DPU5545He | 5100016947 |
| DPU5545Heap | DPU5545Heap | 5100016949 |
| DPU5545Hec | DPU5545Hec | 5100016950 |
| DPU4545He | DPU4545He | 5100016951 |
| DPU4545Hec | DPU4545Hec | 5100016953 |
| DPU5545H | DPU 5545H | 5100009656, 5000610352 |
| DPU4545H | DPU 4545H | 5100009661, 5000610348 |
| DPU5545HECH US | DPU5545Hech US | 5100016948 |
| DPU4545HECH US | DPU4545Hech US | 5100016952 |
| DPU4545Hechzf | DPU4545Hechzf | 5100022112 |
| DPU 5045He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5045He US | 5000610367 |
| DPU5545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5545He US | 5000610402 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545He US | DPU 4545He US | 5100000679 |
| DPU4545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 4545He | 5000610347 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545Hap | DPU 4545Hap | 5000610349 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545He | DPU 5545He | 5000610351 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545Heap | DPU 5545Heap | 5000610353 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 5545Hec | 5100005859 |
| RD7Heh | RD7Heh | 5100006334 |
| RD7Hf | RD7Hf | 5100006338 |
| RD7Hehf | RD7Hehf | 5100006339 |
| RD7Hfb | RD7Hfb | 5100006343 |
| RD7Hehfb | RD7Hehfb | 5100006344 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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