The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Governor Lever designed for a broad range of Wacker Neuson diesel-powered equipment, including DPU and DPS reversible vibratory plate compactors, PT2H and PT3H trash pumps, the DS70 vibratory rammer, and HSH350 hydronic surface heaters. As a factory-sourced component, part number is built to the exact tolerances and specifications required by the original engine assembly, ensuring consistent throttle response and governed speed control across all covered models. This Governor Lever is a direct-fit replacement that installs into the existing governor linkage without modification. Confirm your model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure correct application.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Throttle Geometry — Manufactured to the original pivot geometry and lever arm length, so governed RPM range is maintained exactly as designed for the engine fitted to these machines.
- Direct-Fit Linkage Replacement — Matches the original mounting point and connection interface in the governor linkage assembly, allowing straightforward swap-out during scheduled service or emergency repair.
- Wide Cross-Family Fitment — Covers DPU 2440H through DPU6275 series reversible vibratory plates, DPS1850H and DPS2050H single-direction plates, PT2H and PT3H trash pumps, DS70 diesel rammer, HSH350 hydronic surface heater, and E1100 ground heater models.
- Consistent Engine Speed Under Load — A correctly functioning governor lever keeps the engine operating at its target speed as compaction resistance or pump head pressure changes; a worn or bent lever causes RPM hunting, under-compaction, or pump cavitation.
- Fuel System Integrity — The governor lever is part of the mechanical fuel-control circuit; a failed or loose lever can result in uncontrolled engine speed or inability to achieve full throttle, which is a genuine operational safety concern on powered equipment.
The governor lever is a mechanical link within the engine's governor assembly that translates speed-sensing flyweight movement into fuel-rack or throttle-plate adjustment. Its job is to hold engine RPM steady as load fluctuates — keeping a vibratory plate compacting at the correct frequency, a trash pump delivering consistent flow, or a heater burner fan spinning at the right speed. When the governor lever is bent, worn at its pivot bore, or broken, the engine loses the ability to regulate its own speed, causing surging, stalling under load, or runaway throttle — all of which affect both output quality and operator safety.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000151316 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0151316 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Hydronic Surface Heater | HSH350 | 5000620254, 5200001677 |
| PT3H Pump | PT3H | 5000009100, 5000009103, 5000009242, 5100014963, 5100014964 |
| PT2H Pump | PT2H | 5000009094, 5000009097, 5000009239 |
| E1100 GROUND HEATER | E1100 | 5000620172, 5200001676 |
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035, 5000008755 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036, 5000008756 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037, 5000008757 |
| DPU 2560H-TS | DPU 2560H-TS | 5000610038, 5000610005 |
| 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 |
| DS70H Vibratory Rammer, 13" Plastic Shoe EPA | DS70 | 5200010976 |
| DPS1850H Asphalt | DPS1850H Asphalt | 5000610033, 5000008925 |
| DPS1850H Basic | DPS1850H Basic | 5000610032, 5000008924 |
| DPS1850H Vario | DPS1850H Vario | 5000610034, 5000008926 |
| 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 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | DPU 2440H | 5000007870 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 18kN, 50cm/20in | DPS 1850H | 5000008397, 5000008750 |
| Vibration plate DPU 2450H | DPU 2450H | 5000008746 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
| DPU6275Heh | DPU6275Heh | 5100058467 |
| DPU5260Heh | DPU5260Heh | 5100060825 |
| DPS2050H | DPS2050H | 5100061223 |
| DPS2050Hw | DPS2050Hw | 5100061224 |
| DPU5260He | DPU5260He | 5100076465 |
| DPU5260Hehp | DPU5260Hehp | 5100076466 |
| DPU5260Hehcb+ | DPU5260Hehcb+ | 5100076467 |
| DPU5260Hehcpb+ | DPU5260Hehcpb+ | 5100076468 |
| DPU6260Hehp | DPU6260Hehp | 5100076469 |
| DPU6260Hehcb+ | DPU6260Hehcb+ | 5100076470 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6275He | DPU6275He | 5100076471 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6275Hecb+ | DPU6275Hecb+ | 5100076472 |
| DPU6275Hehcb+ | DPU6275Hehcb+ | 5100076473 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5260Hep | DPU5260Hep | 5100077269 |
| DPU5275Heh | DPU5275Heh | 5100077270 |
| DPU5260H | DPU5260H | 5100077271 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5260Hehcpb+ LOXAM | DPU5260Hehcb+ LOXAM | 5100077272 |
| DPU5275Hehcb+ | DPU5275Hehcb+ | 5100077273 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5260Hp | DPU5260Hp | 5100077274 |
| DPU5260Hecpb+ | DPU5260Hecpb+ | 5100077275 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5275He | DPU5275He | 5100077276 |
| DPU5247Heh | DPU5247Heh | 5100077277 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5275H | DPU5275H | 5100077278 |
| DPU6260Heh | DPU6260Heh | 5100077280 |
| DPU6260Hehcpb+ | DPU6260Hehcpb+ | 5100077282 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6275H | DPU6275H | 5100077283 |
| DPU6260He | DPU6260He | 5100077284 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260Hep | DPU6260Hep | 5100077285 |
| DPU6260Hecb+ | DPU6260Hecb+ | 5100077286 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260Hecpb+ | DPU6260Hecpb+ | 5100077287 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260H | DPU6260H | 5100077288 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260Hp | DPU6260Hp | 5100077290 |
| DPS3060Hv | DPS3060Hv | 5100016643 |
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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