The Wacker Neuson Camshaft is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 6055 and DPU 6055He series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring a correct drop-in fit within the engine assembly. This camshaft is compatible across the full DPU 6055 model range, covering both standard and He configurations. If your DPU 6055 is exhibiting rough running, loss of compression, or irregular valve timing, the camshaft is a primary component to inspect and replace.
Key Features
- OEM Cam Profile Accuracy — Manufactured to the exact lobe profile and journal dimensions specified for the DPU 6055 engine, ensuring correct valve lift and timing events.
- Direct Engine Drop-In — Matches the original camshaft dimensions and bearing journal sizing, allowing installation without machining or modification to the engine block.
- DPU 6055 Series Coverage — Fits the full DPU 6055 range including standard and DPU 6055He variants, covering multiple machine configurations within the 60 kN reversible plate family.
- Sustained Engine Output — A correctly profiled camshaft maintains proper valve timing, which directly supports consistent engine power delivery and compaction force output from the vibratory plate.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Quality — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson OEM supply chain, so you can trust the metallurgy and heat treatment meet the demands of continuous heavy-duty compaction cycles.
The camshaft is a rotating shaft inside the engine that controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves through a series of precision-ground lobes. It works in synchronization with the crankshaft to ensure fuel and air enter the combustion chamber at the right moment and exhaust gases exit cleanly. When a camshaft wears or becomes damaged — through lobe wear, journal scoring, or fatigue — valve timing degrades, causing loss of power, rough idling, increased fuel consumption, and eventually engine failure. On a heavy-duty reversible plate compactor like the DPU 6055, where the engine runs under sustained load, a worn camshaft will noticeably reduce compaction performance before it causes a full breakdown.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000126517 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0126517 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Camshaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 60 kN, 55cm/22in | DPU 6055 | 5000008766, 5000008767, 5000008768, 5000610048, 5000610049, 5000610050 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
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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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