The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Connecting Rod Screw designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including the DPU 3050H, DPU 3060H, DPU 3070H, DPU 3750Hts, and DPU 3760H series reversible vibratory plate compactors, the PT3H centrifugal trash pump series, and the HSH350 hydronic surface heater. As a genuine OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications required by Wacker Neuson, ensuring a direct, reliable fit without guesswork. This fastener plays a critical role in the engine assembly across multiple machine families, making accurate part number verification essential before ordering. Cross-check your machine's model number against the fitment list to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact torque and tensile specifications for connecting rod applications, so critical clamping force is maintained at the correct value.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement — Matches the original thread pitch, head profile, and shank dimensions, seating directly into the connecting rod without any modification to the engine block or rod cap.
- Broad Multi-Family Fitment — Compatible across DPU 3050H, DPU 3060H, DPU 3070H, DPU 3750Hts, DPU 3760H, and DPU 3060H-TS compactor series, PT3H trash pump series, and HSH350 hydronic surface heaters.
- Engine Stability Under Load — A correctly torqued connecting rod screw keeps the rod cap firmly secured to the crankshaft journal, allowing the engine to sustain consistent power output during heavy compaction or pumping cycles.
- Safety-Critical Fastener — Connecting rod fasteners are among the highest-stress components inside a running engine; using the correct OEM-spec screw is essential to prevent rod cap separation, which can cause catastrophic internal engine failure.
The connecting rod screw is a precision fastener that secures the connecting rod cap to the crankshaft journal inside the engine. It is responsible for maintaining the clamping force that keeps the rotating assembly together under the extreme cyclical loads generated during combustion. If this screw is worn, stretched beyond its yield point, or incorrectly torqued, the rod cap can loosen or separate entirely — resulting in severe and often irreparable engine damage. Whenever an engine is opened for inspection or rebuild, replacing the connecting rod screw with a fresh OEM-spec part is standard practice to restore full structural integrity to the bottom end.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000151266 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0151266 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Screw |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Hydronic Surface Heater | HSH350 | 5000620254, 5200001677 |
| PT3H Pump | PT3H | 5000009100, 5000009103, 5000009242, 5100014963, 5100014964 |
| E1100 GROUND HEATER | E1100 | 5000620172, 5200001676 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039, 5000008759 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040, 5000008760 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041, 5000008908 |
| DPU 3060H-TS | DPU 3060H-TS | 5000610042, 5000610006 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| DPU 3060HE-TS | DPU 3060HE-TS | 5000610302 |
| DPU 3050H US | DPU 3050H US | 5100000310 |
| DPU 3750Hts | DPU 3750Hts | 5000610321 |
| DPU 3750Hets | DPU 3750Hets | 5000610322 |
| DPU 3760Hts | DPU 3760Hts | 5000610358 |
| DPU 3760Hets | DPU 3760Hets | 5000610359 |
| DPU 3750Hts US | DPU 3750Hts US | 5100000311 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
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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