The Wacker Neuson Camshaft is a genuine OEM component designed for VP1135R and VP1135RW series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. As a direct factory replacement, this camshaft is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring correct engine timing and valve operation across the VP1135R and VP1135RW lineup. Wacker Neuson genuine OEM parts are produced and validated specifically for these machines, so you can install with confidence and get back to compacting soil, aggregate base, and paving stone without second-guessing compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Precision: — Manufactured to exact lobe geometry and bearing journal tolerances required for correct valve timing in this engine — no guesswork on lift profiles or surface hardness.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement: — Matches the original camshaft profile and mounting configuration, allowing straightforward installation without machining or adaptation.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Compatible with VP1135R and VP1135RW vibratory plate compactors, including both the 350 mm/13.8 in and 356 mm/14 in plate-width variants.
- Sustained Engine Performance: — A correctly functioning camshaft keeps valve timing accurate, supporting consistent power output and smooth engine operation under the sustained load demands of plate compaction work.
- Prevents Costly Engine Damage: — A worn or failed camshaft causes erratic valve timing, loss of compression, and potential valve-to-piston contact; replacing it promptly protects the broader engine assembly.
The camshaft is a precision-machined rotating shaft inside the engine that controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. As it rotates in sync with the crankshaft, its lobes push against the valve train components at precisely timed intervals, allowing the correct air-fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out during each combustion cycle. When the camshaft wears — through loss of lobe surface material or bearing journal damage — valve timing drifts, power drops, fuel efficiency suffers, and in severe cases the engine may not start or may run erratically under load.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000158361 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0158361 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Camshaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11kN, 3 50mm/13.8in | VP1135R | 5000008709 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11 kN, 356mm/14in | VP1135RW | 5000009251, 5000009512 |
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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