The Wacker Neuson Valve Spring Holder is a genuine OEM component designed for BS-series gasoline vibratory rammers, VP and WP single-direction vibratory plate compactors, and BV50A backpack vibrators. As a direct-from-manufacturer part, is produced to the same specifications as the original installed at the factory, ensuring a correct fit without guesswork. Verified fitment spans a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment including BS50-4As, BS60-4As, BS70-4As, BS65-4As, BS72-4As rammers, VP1030A and VP1030Aw and WP1030A plate compactors, BV50A-P and BV50A-H backpack vibrators, and the P31A power unit for wet screed. Cross-referencing your model number against this part number before ordering is always recommended to confirm application compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Retention Integrity — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to the original dimensional and material specification, ensuring the valve spring is held at the correct seating tension for consistent engine valve operation.
- Drop-In Engine Fitment — Engineered to locate and seat exactly as the original holder, allowing straightforward installation during valve train service without additional machining or adaptation.
- Broad Model Coverage — A single part number covers BS50-4As, BS60-4As, BS70-4As, BS65-4As, and BS72-4As rammers; VP1030A, VP1030Aw, and WP1030A plate compactors; BV50A-P and BV50A-H backpack vibrators; and the P31A wet screed power unit.
- Protects Valve Train Longevity — A correctly seated holder maintains proper spring preload and valve sealing. A worn or damaged holder allows spring movement that leads to erratic valve timing, power loss, and accelerated engine wear.
- Engine Safety Assurance — In fuel-system-adjacent valve train applications, a compromised spring holder can contribute to poor combustion sealing. Using the correct OEM holder supports safe, controlled engine operation across the equipment's rated duty cycle.
The valve spring holder is a small but critical engine component that retains the valve spring in its correct position against the valve stem. It works in conjunction with the valve spring retainer and keepers to maintain the precise preload that keeps intake and exhaust valves fully sealed when closed and fully open when actuated. If the holder becomes cracked, deformed, or worn, spring tension becomes inconsistent, leading to misfires, loss of compression, rough running, or complete valve failure — any of which can bring a rammer, plate compactor, or backpack vibrator to an unplanned halt mid-operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000157487 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0157487 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Valve Spring Holder |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack Vibrator | BV50A-P | 5000620399, 5000620764, 5000620767 |
| Backpack Vibrator | BV50A-P EU | 5000620892 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 10 kN, 300mm/12in | VP1030A | 5000008701, 5000630047 |
| BS 50-4As 280 mm shoe | BS50-4As | 5100015099, 5200018219, 5200018226, 5100027197, 5100025357 |
| BS 60-4As 280 mm shoe | BS60-4As | 5100015123, 5200014910, 5200018232, 5200018231, 5200018233, 5100027198 |
| BS 70-4As 280 mm shoe | BS70-4As | 5100015124, 5100015126, 5100027199 |
| MS64A Vibratory Rammer, 11" | MS64A | 5200014899 |
| VP1030Aw | VP1030AW | 5000009514, 5000630423 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1030A | WP1030A | 5000630015 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP1030Aw | 5000630110 |
| BS50-4AS 11IN US | BS50-4As 11in US | 5100030598 |
| BS50-4As 11in | BS50-4As 11in | 5100030599 |
| BS60-4AS 11IN US | BS60-4As 11in US | 5100030605, 5100054151 |
| BS60-4As 11in | BS60-4As 11in | 5100030606, 5100037562, 5100051581 |
| BS70-4As 11in US | BS70-4As 11in US | 5100030610 |
| BS70-4As 11IN | BS70-4As 11in | 5100030611 |
| Power Unit for Wet Screed | P31A | 5000009365 |
| BV50A-H Backpack Vibrator | BV50A-H | 5200016908, 5100041314 |
| Rammer BS60-4As 11in CN | BS60-4As 11in CN | 5100058869 |
| BS65-4As 11in | BS65-4As 11in | 5100061307 |
| BS72-4As 11in | BS72-4As 11in | 5100061309 |
| 4 stroke rammer BS50-4As, 280 mm adapter | BS50-4As 11in o. bsz | 5100068310 |
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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