The Wacker Neuson Cable Return Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for a broad range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including the RD12A-90 tandem roller series, CRT36-24A and CRT36-26A ride-on concrete trowels, the BFS 2020AS floor saw, and the RD11A and RD11AEC hydrostatic double drum vibratory rollers. As a direct OEM replacement, this spring is manufactured to the same specification as the original part, ensuring correct tension and return action in the cable assembly it serves. Verified fitment also extends to the GS12Ai and GPS9700A models, making a versatile service part for multi-machine fleets.
Key Features
- Calibrated Return Tension: — Engineered to the original spring rate, delivering consistent cable retraction force that keeps operator controls responsive and predictable.
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to exact material and dimensional standards, matching the spring that left the factory on your machine.
- Broad Cross-Model Fitment: — Confirmed for the RD12A-90 tandem roller family, CRT36-24A and CRT36-26A ride-on trowel variants, BFS 2020AS floor saw, RD11A and RD11AEC rollers, GS12Ai, and GPS9700A.
- Drop-In Installation: — Matches the original mounting configuration, so the spring seats and hooks into position exactly as the factory part did — no reworking of the cable assembly required.
- Sustained Control System Integrity: — A correctly tensioned return spring keeps the cable from slack or sticking, maintaining clean engagement and release cycles across demanding production shifts.
- Operator Safety Relevance: — In control cable systems, a fatigued or broken return spring can prevent a control from fully releasing, creating unintended machine response; replacing with a genuine OEM spring restores proper control behavior.
A cable return spring provides the restoring force that pulls a control cable — and its connected lever or linkage — back to its neutral or resting position once the operator releases the control input. Without sufficient spring tension, the cable can remain partially engaged, causing sluggish or incomplete disengagement of the linked function, whether that is a drive circuit, a blade engagement, or a throttle linkage. Over time, return springs fatigue from repeated compression and extension cycles, losing their rated load and eventually breaking — at which point the connected control loses its self-returning action entirely. Replacing a worn spring promptly with a correctly rated OEM component restores clean, predictable control feel and prevents unnecessary wear on the cable and the components it actuates.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000151818 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0151818 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cable Return Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD12A-90 ROLLER,DBL DRUM,GRN | RD12A-90 | 5000620369, 5000620058, 5000620320 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On Trowel | CRT36-24A | 5000620080, 5000620299, 5000620802 |
| BFS 2020AS SAW | BFS 2020AS | 5000620086 |
| GS12Ai | GS12AI | 5000620317 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD11AEC | 5000007695 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-24A-H | 5000009232 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD11A | 5000007693 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-24A-E | 5000009483 |
| CRT36-26A Trowel w/Wheel Kit | CRT36-26A | 5000621000, 5000620999, 5000621001, 5000621002 |
| CRTv 36-26A Trowel, w/Wheel Kit | CRTv36-26A | 5200008544, 5200008545, 5200008546 |
| GPS9700A | GPS9700A | 5100042221 |
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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