The Wacker Neuson Starter Pulley is a genuine OEM component designed for WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring correct engagement with the recoil starter assembly. This pulley fits across two distinct machine families — WP-series single-direction vibratory plates and PT2R trash pumps — making it a useful stock item for crews running mixed Wacker Neuson equipment. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure an accurate match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Rope Groove Geometry — Manufactured to the original rope-path profile, ensuring the starter cord wraps and releases cleanly without slipping or fraying on the pulley surface.
- Direct Recoil Starter Integration — Engineered to align precisely with the recoil starter housing on the WP1550RW, WP1550R, and PT2R, so the assembly drops in without re-drilling or shimming.
- Cross-Family Fitment — Covers both the WP-series 15 kN vibratory plate compactors and the PT2R 2-inch centrifugal trash pump, consolidating your spare parts inventory across multiple machine types.
- Reliable Cold-Start Performance — A worn or cracked starter pulley causes erratic cord recoil and hard starts; replacing it restores smooth, consistent pull-starts in any working condition.
- Fuel System Adjacency Safety — Correct pulley function keeps starter rope tension controlled, preventing cord snapping near the fuel system components common to both machine families.
The starter pulley is the spool at the center of the recoil starter assembly that the pull cord wraps around. When you pull the starter grip, the cord unwinds from the pulley and spins the engine's crankshaft to initiate ignition; a spring then retracts the cord back onto the pulley for the next pull. Over time, the pulley can crack, chip, or wear at the rope groove, causing the cord to jam, fray, or fail to retract — leaving the machine unable to start. Replacing a damaged pulley with a correctly sized OEM unit restores full starter function and protects the recoil spring and handle assembly from secondary damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000118044 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0118044 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Pulley |
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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