The Wacker Neuson Crankshaft Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for the VP2050Y Value Vibratory Plate compactor. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this assembly meets the same specifications as the original part installed at the factory. It is built for the VP2050Y, a single-direction vibratory plate compactor rated at 20 kN with a 500 mm (19.5 in) plate width, used for soil, aggregate base, asphalt, and paving stone preparation. Confirming your model and serial number before ordering ensures a correct, hassle-free installation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Precision: — Manufactured to the exact bearing journals, stroke geometry, and counterweight balance of the original crankshaft, maintaining the compaction force and vibration frequency the VP2050Y is rated to deliver.
- Drop-In Fitment: — Engineered to install directly into the VP2050Y exciter housing using the original mounting configuration, requiring no machining or adapters.
- VP2050Y Compatibility Confirmed: — Specifically validated for the VP2050Y Value Vibratory Plate, the 20 kN, 500 mm single-direction plate compactor in the Wacker Neuson VP series.
- Restored Compaction Performance: — A worn or damaged crankshaft causes irregular vibration, loss of compaction force, and accelerated wear to surrounding exciter components; replacing it with part 5000153996 restores full-rated output.
- Rotating Assembly Integrity: — As a complete crankshaft assembly, this part includes the balanced rotating components needed to return the exciter unit to proper dynamic operation without sourcing individual sub-components separately.
The crankshaft assembly is the rotating heart of the VP2050Y's exciter unit, converting engine power into the high-frequency vibration that drives compaction force down through the baseplate and into the material below. As the crankshaft spins, its offset counterweights generate the centrifugal force that gives the plate its compacting energy. When the crankshaft wears, develops play, or fails, the result is uneven vibration, reduced plate force, and increased stress on the exciter housing and bearings — all of which compromise compaction quality and can lead to broader mechanical damage if left unaddressed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000153996 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0153996 |
| 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 | 5000009090 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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