The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Baffle is a genuine OEM component designed for VP and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, including the VP1340R, VP1340RW, VP1550R, VP1550RW, VP2050R, VP2050RW, and AP1550R models. As a factory-sourced part, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct fit within the engine cooling system without the guesswork of cross-referencing aftermarket equivalents. Confirm your machine's model number before ordering to ensure this baffle matches your specific plate compactor configuration.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cooling Path Integrity — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to direct airflow precisely around the cylinder, maintaining the thermal tolerances the engine was designed to operate within.
- Drop-In Engine Compartment Fit — Engineered to the original mounting geometry of the VP and AP plate compactor engine housings, reinstalling into the same position as the factory part.
- Broad VP/AP Series Coverage — A single part number covers the VP1340R, VP1340RW, VP1550R, VP1550RW, VP2050R, VP2050RW, and AP1550R vibratory plate compactors.
- Protects Engine From Heat-Related Wear — A damaged or missing baffle allows hot air to recirculate rather than exhaust properly, accelerating cylinder and piston wear and leading to premature engine failure.
- Direct OEM Source — Part number 5000151190 is the exact Wacker Neuson catalog reference, eliminating fitment uncertainty when sourcing your replacement.
The cylinder baffle is a sheet-metal or molded shroud mounted within the engine's cooling enclosure that channels forced air directly over the cylinder fins. On air-cooled engines like those found in Wacker Neuson vibratory plate compactors, this directed airflow is the sole means of dissipating combustion heat — without it, the engine runs hotter than intended. A cracked, missing, or improperly seated baffle disrupts that airflow path, causing localized hot spots that can warp cylinder heads, score pistons, and shorten engine life significantly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000151190 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0151190 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Baffle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550R | 5000009538 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
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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