The Wacker Neuson Throttle Shaft is a genuine OEM component designed for a broad range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including VP and WP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, PT2 centrifugal trash pumps, CT36-6 walk-behind concrete power trowels, PG3 dewatering pumps, BPU 2540 reversible vibratory plates, BFS 614B floor saws, and GH3500 generators. As a factory-sourced part, the is manufactured to the same tolerances and material specifications as the original component it replaces, ensuring a direct drop-in installation with no guesswork. This throttle shaft is the correct service part to restore proper engine speed control across the wide range of Wacker Neuson machines it supports. Keep part number on hand for scheduled maintenance or unplanned engine control issues across your fleet.
Key Features
- Factory-Matched Throttle Geometry — Machined to OEM dimensions so the shaft seats and rotates correctly within the carburetor/throttle body linkage, maintaining accurate throttle response from idle to full power.
- Genuine OEM Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this shaft carries the same material grade and surface finish as the original, preventing the premature wear that can result from undersized or soft aftermarket shafts.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — A single part number covers VP/WP vibratory plates, BPU 2540 reversible plates, PT2 and PG3 pumps, CT36-6 trowels, BFS 614B floor saws, and GH3500 generators, simplifying parts stocking across a mixed fleet.
- Restores Precise Engine Speed Control — A worn or damaged throttle shaft allows unmetered air into the throttle body, causing erratic RPM, rough idle, or loss of full-throttle output. Replacing it with 5000156539 brings engine response back to spec.
- Fuel System Integrity — A correctly fitted throttle shaft seals the throttle bore properly, preventing uncontrolled air ingestion that can lean out the fuel mixture and risk engine damage during operation.
The throttle shaft is the rotating control element inside the engine's throttle assembly that regulates how much air enters the combustion chamber in response to operator input. It links the throttle lever or cable to the throttle plate, translating hand movement into precise engine speed changes. When the shaft wears, corrodes, or bends, the throttle plate can no longer seal or open correctly — leading to rough running, unstable idle, loss of power, or an engine that won't reach governed RPM. Replacing a damaged shaft promptly protects the broader fuel and carburetor system from downstream wear caused by uncontrolled air flow.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000156539 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0156539 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Throttle Shaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| PT2 Pump | PT2 | 5000009318, 5000009319, 5000009320 |
| CT36-6 Trowel | CT36-6 | 5000009443, 5000620830 |
| PG3 Dewatering Pump | PG3 | 5000009498, 5000009499 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE | VP1340W | 5000008706, 5000630051 |
| VP1550W VIBROPLATE | VP1550W | 5000008708, 5000630013, 5000630053 |
| VP1340 Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1340 | 5000008705, 5000630050 |
| WP1540W VIBROPLATE | WP1540W | 5000009326, 5000630018, 5000009547, 5000630066 |
| VP1550 VIBROPLATE | VP1550 | 5000008707, 5000630052 |
| WP1550W VIBROPLATE | WP1550W | 5000009324, 5000009548, 5000630020, 5000630064 |
| WP1550 VIBROPLATE | WP1550 | 5000009325, 5000630065 |
| WP1540 VIBROPLATE | WP1540 | 5000009327, 5000630067 |
| Value Vibratory Plate | VP2050I | 5000009541 |
| WP 2050W | WP2050W | 5000630023 |
| WPP 1540W | WPP1540W | 5000630027 |
| WPP 1550W | WPP1550W | 5000630031 |
| WPP 1550Ww | WPP1550Ww | 5000630032 |
| WPP 1540Ww | WPP1540Ww | 5000630028 |
| VP2050W VIBROPLATE | VP2050W | 5000009537 |
| 500mm/50in, 20kN Value Vibrato ry Plate | VP2050 | 5000009530 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-L | 5000630001 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LL | 5000630002 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LF | 5000630003 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP1550Ww | 5000630113 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Ww | 5000630116 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE, W/WHEEL KIT | VP1340W w/WH | 5000630121 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP1540Ww | 5000630111 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| Floor Saws | BFS 614B | 5000009526 |
| Generator GH 3500 | GH3500 | 5000610079 |
| High Frequency Demolitionset | TEH 1 | 5000610241 |
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
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