The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Crankshaft designed for VP, WP, WPP, WPU, and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. This crankshaft fits a broad range of models including the VP1550A, VP2050A, WP1550A, WP2050A, WPP1550A, WPU1550A, AP1550A, and AP1550AW, among others. As a genuine Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory. Sourcing the correct crankshaft for your vibratory plate is critical — an improperly fitted or worn-out crankshaft will directly affect plate compaction force and machine reliability.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Crankshaft Integrity — Manufactured to OEM tolerances for correct stroke geometry, ensuring the eccentric motion that drives compaction force is maintained precisely as designed.
- Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to match the original crankshaft dimensions and journal specs for direct installation into the engine assembly without alteration.
- Broad Vibratory Plate Compatibility — Fits VP, WP, WPP, WPU, and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors across multiple model variants, including AW and A suffix configurations.
- Sustains Full Compaction Output — A correctly functioning crankshaft keeps the exciter mechanism operating at rated force; a worn or cracked crankshaft causes vibration loss, uneven compaction, and premature engine wear.
- Verified Part Number — Part number 5000151043 is confirmed against Wacker Neuson's official fitment data for the listed VP, WP, WPP, WPU, and AP plate compactor models.
The crankshaft is the core rotating component of the engine, converting the up-and-down motion of the piston into rotational force that drives the exciter unit in a vibratory plate compactor. In a plate compactor, this rotational output is what ultimately generates the compaction force transmitted through the baseplate to the ground surface. When a crankshaft becomes worn, cracked, or damaged — whether from impact, lubrication failure, or hours of hard use — the engine loses compression efficiency, vibration output drops, and the machine can no longer deliver consistent compaction results. Replacing a failed crankshaft with the correct OEM part restores the engine to full operating spec and protects the surrounding components from secondary damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000151043 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0151043 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Crankshaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
| WPP 1550Aw | WPP1550Aw | 5000630030 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550AW | 5000009540 |
| WPP 1540A | WPP1540A | 5000630025 |
| WPP 1550A | WPP1550A | 5000630029 |
| WP 1540A | WP1540A | 5000630017 |
| WP 1550A | WP1550A | 5000630019 |
| WP 2050A | WP2050A | 5000630022 |
| WPP 1540Aw | WPP1540Aw | 5000630026 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550A | 5000009539 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw | 5000630112 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Aw | 5000630115 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw-L | 5000630123 |
| Reversible Plates | WPU 1550A-L | 5000630124 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw-L | 5000630126 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw | 5000630106 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS600A | 5000630010 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1340A | VP1340A | 5000630057 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP2050Aw-L | 5000630125 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1235A | WP1235A | 5000630016 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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