The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Exhaust Valve designed for VP and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. This part is confirmed to fit the VP1340R, VP1340RW, VP1550R, VP1550RW, VP2050R, VP2050RW, and AP1550R — covering both standard and asphalt-configured plates across the Value Vibratory Plate lineup. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number matches the original component specification for a straight-forward, no-guesswork replacement. If your plate compactor is showing signs of reduced engine performance or excessive exhaust blow-by, this is the part to reach for.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Valve Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional spec, ensuring correct seating, sealing face geometry, and heat tolerance for the engine fitted to these plate compactors.
- Drop-In Engine Fitment — Engineered to install directly into the cylinder head without reworking valve seats or clearances, maintaining the original valve timing profile.
- Broad VP and AP Series Coverage — A single part number covers the VP1340R, VP1340RW, VP1550R, VP1550RW, VP2050R, VP2050RW, and AP1550R vibratory plate compactors.
- Sustained Compression and Power Output — A properly seated exhaust valve maintains correct cylinder compression, keeping the engine pulling full power through demanding soil and asphalt compaction work.
- Combustion Sealing — Safety-Adjacent Function — A failing exhaust valve can cause uncontrolled combustion gas blow-by, accelerated oil contamination, and overheating; replacing it promptly protects the broader engine assembly.
The exhaust valve is a critical engine component that opens and closes in precise timing with the piston cycle to expel spent combustion gases from the cylinder. On small-engine-powered equipment like vibratory plate compactors, the exhaust valve must withstand rapid, repeated thermal cycling — expanding and contracting thousands of times per hour under high heat and pressure. When an exhaust valve wears, burns, or fails to seat correctly, cylinder compression drops, engine power falls off noticeably, and the machine can develop rough idling or hard-starting symptoms. Replacing a worn valve restores proper combustion sealing and brings engine output back to spec.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000158411 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0158411 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Exhaust Valve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550R | 5000009538 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
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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