The Wacker Neuson Crankshaft Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for the VP2050Y Value Vibratory Plate compactor. As a direct factory replacement, this assembly is sourced from Wacker Neuson and built to the same specifications as the original part installed at production. If you're servicing a VP2050Y single-direction vibratory plate and need a crankshaft that installs correctly without modification, the is the correct part for the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Precision: — Manufactured to exact dimensional tolerances, ensuring proper journal fit, bearing clearance, and rotational balance for the VP2050Y engine.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Drops into the VP2050Y engine block using the original mounting configuration, with no machining or adaptation needed.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Verified for the VP2050Y Value Vibratory Plate (20 kN, 500mm/19.5in), so you can order with confidence.
- Restores Full Compaction Output: — A sound crankshaft maintains proper eccentric motion transfer; a worn or damaged one leads to vibration loss, uneven compaction, and accelerated engine wear.
- Engine Integrity: — As a load-bearing rotating component in a fuel system under constant vibration stress, using a correctly spec'd OEM crankshaft helps prevent premature failure of adjacent components such as bearings, seals, and connecting rods.
The crankshaft assembly is the central rotating component of the engine, converting the reciprocating motion of the piston into the rotational force that drives the exciter mechanism and generates compaction vibration in the plate. In a vibratory plate compactor like the VP2050Y, the crankshaft operates under continuous cyclic load, making its dimensional integrity critical to both engine longevity and consistent plate performance. When a crankshaft becomes worn, cracked, or out of tolerance, the result is typically increased engine vibration, loss of power, oil leaks past deteriorated bearing surfaces, and ultimately engine failure if left unaddressed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000153978 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0153978 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Crankshaft Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050Y | 5000009089 |
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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