The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod Bolt is a genuine OEM component designed for WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this bolt meets the exact specifications required for correct engine assembly and sustained mechanical integrity. It is a direct replacement for the original hardware, ensuring proper torque retention and fitment within the connecting rod assembly. Confirm your model and machine number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hardware Grade — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original tensile and thread-pitch specifications, ensuring the bolt holds correct clamp load within the connecting rod assembly without risk of stretch or fastener failure.
- Drop-In Engine Assembly Fit — Engineered to the same dimensional profile as the original, so it seats and torques correctly in the connecting rod cap without reworking or shimming.
- Verified Fitment Across Two Machine Families — Compatible with WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps, covering a broad range of Wacker Neuson compact equipment.
- Protects Engine Longevity — A correctly torqued connecting rod bolt maintains proper bearing clearance and rod-to-crankshaft alignment; a loose, worn, or incorrect bolt risks catastrophic internal engine damage.
- Critical Safety Fastener — As a primary engine fastener under high cyclic load, using the correct OEM-spec bolt is essential to safe machine operation and prevention of sudden mechanical failure.
The connecting rod bolt is a critical engine fastener that clamps the connecting rod cap to the rod body, securing the rod around the crankshaft journal. It must maintain precise clamping force through thousands of combustion cycles — if it loosens, stretches, or fails, the connecting rod can separate from the crankshaft, causing severe internal engine damage. Replacing this bolt with the correct OEM-specification hardware is essential any time the engine is disassembled or the connecting rod is removed for service.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000118034 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0118034 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Bolt |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550RW | 5000007578 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550R | 5000007581 |
| 50mm/2in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT2R | 5000007160, 5000006790 |
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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