The Wacker Neuson Guide Handle is a genuine OEM component designed for VP-series vibratory plate compactors, including the VPY1740, VPA1740, VPX1740, and VPA1340 models. Sourced directly through Wacker Neuson's authorized parts program, this guide handle is manufactured to the exact tolerances and material specifications of the original part. It is a direct fit for both diesel and gasoline variants within the VP1740 and VP1340 families, covering multiple machine configurations across the lineup. Whether you're restoring operator control on a worn unit or replacing a damaged assembly, part number ensures you're installing the correct handle for the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specifications, ensuring the handle maintains correct grip geometry and structural integrity under repeated compaction vibration loads.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Mounts to the compactor frame using the original attachment points, requiring no modification to the machine's handle mounting hardware or linkage.
- Broad VP-Series Compatibility: — Fits VPY1740 diesel, VPA1740 gasoline, VPX1740 (without engine), and VPA1340 vibratory plate compactors, covering both 400mm/15.5in and full-width deck configurations.
- Operator Control Restored: — A correctly fitted guide handle gives the operator full steering and directional control of the plate; a damaged or loose handle reduces maneuverability on tight compaction passes and creates fatigue over extended use.
- Vibration-Resistant Fit: — Engineered to maintain secure connection under the continuous high-frequency vibration environment typical of single-direction vibratory plate operation on soil, aggregate, and paving stone surfaces.
The guide handle on a vibratory plate compactor is the primary operator interface, connecting the user to the machine and providing directional control during compaction passes. It absorbs and transmits the physical input of the operator while the machine's eccentric weight assembly generates the downward compaction force. When the guide handle becomes cracked, bent, or loosely attached, the operator loses precise control of the plate's path, which can compromise compaction quality and increase physical strain over a full shift. Replacing a worn handle promptly with the correct OEM part keeps the machine operating as intended and the operator in full control.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000110576 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0110576 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Guide Handle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Vibratory Plate | VPY1740 | 5000007126, 5000009082 |
| Vibratory Plate | VPA1740 | 5000006794, 5000008062 |
| Vibratory Plate (without engin e) | VPX1740 | 5000006800 |
| Vibratory Plate 400mm/15.5in | VPA1340 | 5000007154 |
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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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