The Wacker Neuson Starter is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU6055 and DPU6555 series reversible vibratory plate compactors, as well as the RD10 tandem roller. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specification as the original unit, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation. This starter covers an extensive range of DPU6555 variants — including He, Heh, Hec, Hecs, Heap, Hesh, and combination configurations — as well as DPU6055 and DPU6055 WC models. If your machine is cranking slowly, failing to start, or showing signs of a worn starter, replacing it with part number restores full starting reliability.
Key Features
- OEM Electrical Specification: — Built to the exact output torque and engagement spec of the original starter, ensuring full cranking power on cold starts and in demanding site conditions.
- Drop-In Installation: — Mounts directly to the engine block using the original bolt pattern and electrical connections — no adapters or modification required.
- Broad DPU6055 and DPU6555 Coverage: — Fits a wide range of He, Heh, Hec, Heap, Hesh, Hecs, Hechzf, and US-spec variants across both the DPU6055 and DPU6555 families, plus the RD10 tandem roller.
- Restored Starting Performance: — A failed or sluggish starter leaves a compactor or roller unable to start under load; this OEM replacement brings back fast, consistent ignition every time the key turns.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — As a genuine OEM starter, the 5000129769 meets the original electrical load and insulation requirements, protecting the engine's charging circuit from overload or fault conditions.
The starter is the electric motor responsible for cranking the engine during start-up. When the ignition is activated, the starter engages a drive gear against the engine flywheel, spinning the engine fast enough to initiate combustion. On heavy reversible vibratory plate compactors like the DPU6055 and DPU6555 series, a properly functioning starter is critical — these diesel-powered machines require strong, consistent cranking torque to fire reliably, especially in cold weather or after extended storage. When a starter begins to wear, symptoms typically include slow cranking, intermittent no-start conditions, or a grinding noise at start-up; left unaddressed, a failed starter will leave the machine completely inoperable until replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000129769 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0129769 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU6555Heh | DPU6555Heh | 5100009636 |
| DPU6555HEH US | DPU6555Heh US | 5100009637, 5100058447 |
| DPU6555Hehap | DPU6555Hehap | 5100009638 |
| DPU6555 Hech | DPU6555 Hech | 5100009639 |
| DPU6555Hech US | DPU6555Hech US | 5100009650, 5100062487 |
| V.Plate DPU 6055Heap | DPU 6055 | 5000610049, 5000008766, 5000008768 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
| DPU6555Hesh | DPU6555Hesh | 5100015774 |
| DPU6555Hecsh | DPU6555Hecsh | 5100015775 |
| DPU6555He | DPU6555He | 5100016940 |
| DPU6555Hes | DPU6555Hes | 5100016941 |
| DPU6555Heap | DPU6555Heap | 5100016943 |
| DPU6555Hec | DPU6555Hec | 5100016944 |
| DPU6555Hecs | DPU6555Hecs | 5100016945 |
| DPU6555Hechzf | DPU6555Hechzf | 5100021400 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD10 | 5000008056 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055 WC | 5000610175 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555Heap | DPU 6555Heap | 5000610356 |
| DPU6555He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6555He US | 5000610357 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555He US | 5100016942 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hec US | 5100016946 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555He | DPU 6555He | 5000610354 |
| DPU6555Hech | DPU6555Hech | 5100051524 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec | 5100004060 |
| DPU6555Hec Reversible Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec US | 5100004399 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hehapn | 5100079579 |
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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