The Wacker Neuson Ball Bearing is a genuine OEM component designed for the VP1340, VP1550, VP2050, and AP1550 series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this bearing matches the original specification installed at the factory, ensuring correct dimensional fit and load rating for the application. Compatibility extends across a wide range of VP and AP plate models, including wheeled, asphalt, and standard soil variants. Whether you are servicing a VP1340, a VP1550W, or a VP2050AW, part number is the correct OEM replacement to keep your machine running as intended.
Key Features
- Correct Load Rating for Vibratory Applications — engineered to handle the continuous dynamic loads generated by the exciter mechanism in single-direction vibratory plate compactors.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — supplied to the exact internal specification used in original production, with no dimensional deviation from the factory-installed bearing.
- Wide VP and AP Series Coverage — fits VP1340, VP1550, and VP2050 model families across standard, wheeled, asphalt, and reversible-configuration variants, as well as AP1550 and MP15/MP20/MP12 plates.
- Protects Adjacent Drivetrain Components — a worn or failed bearing introduces play into the shaft assembly, accelerating wear on the exciter housing and surrounding components; replacing promptly limits collateral damage.
- Drop-In Installation — matches the original bearing seat dimensions exactly, allowing straightforward press-fit installation with standard bearing tools and no custom machining.
A ball bearing in a vibratory plate compactor supports the rotating eccentric shaft inside the exciter unit — the assembly responsible for generating the high-frequency vibration that compacts soil, aggregate, or asphalt beneath the plate. The bearing absorbs both radial and axial forces produced during operation, allowing the shaft to spin freely at high RPM without transferring damaging friction to the housing. When a bearing wears out or loses lubrication, operators typically notice increased vibration noise, heat buildup around the exciter housing, or a noticeable drop in compaction force as the eccentric shaft loses its true, consistent rotation. Replacing the bearing at the first sign of wear prevents more extensive exciter damage and restores full compaction output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000130161 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0130161 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ball Bearing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE | VP1340W | 5000008706, 5000630051 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029, 5000630056 |
| VP1340A VIBROPLATE | VP1340A | 5000009031, 5000630057 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088, 5000630063 |
| MP15 | MP15 | 5000630131, 5000630227 |
| VP1550W VIBROPLATE | VP1550W | 5000008708, 5000630013, 5000630053 |
| VP1340 Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1340 | 5000008705, 5000630050 |
| VP1550 VIBROPLATE | VP1550 | 5000008707, 5000630052 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550R | 5000009538 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 5 00mm/19.5in | VP1550(RAW) | 5000008703, 5000630048 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 5 00mm/19.5in | VP2050(RAW) | 5000008704, 5000630049 |
| Value Vibratory Plate | VP2050I | 5000009541 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550AW | 5000009540 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050Y | 5000009089, 5000009515, 5000009090 |
| Single Direction Plate | MP15(RAW) | 5000630245 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
| VP2050W VIBROPLATE | VP2050W | 5000009537 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550A | 5000009539 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | MP15A | 5000630318 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| 500mm/50in, 20kN Value Vibrato ry Plate | VP2050 | 5000009530 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-L | 5000630001 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LL | 5000630002 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LF | 5000630003 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE, W/WHEEL KIT | VP1340W w/WH | 5000630121 |
| Single Direction Plates | MP15-CE | 5000630338 |
| VP1550AW/WH | VP1550AW/WH | 5000630373 |
| VP1340AW/WH | VP1340AW/WH | 5000630374 |
| Single Direction Plates | MP20 | 5000630379 |
| Single Direction Plates | MP12 | 5000630380 |
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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