The Wacker Neuson Ball Bearing is a genuine OEM component designed for the BS50-4, BS50-4s, BS60-4, and BS60-4s series gasoline vibratory rammers, with additional fitment covering select VP series vibratory plate compactors and GV/GPi series portable generators. As a factory-sourced part, it is manufactured to the exact tolerances and load ratings specified for these machines, ensuring it seats and performs exactly as the original. This ball bearing is the correct OEM replacement for a wide range of BS-series rammer configurations, including standard, high-altitude, and EU variants. When a bearing begins to wear, it can introduce vibration, shaft play, and heat buildup that accelerates damage to surrounding components — replacing it promptly with the correct part keeps the drivetrain running true.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Radial Load Tolerance — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original dimensional and load specifications, ensuring the bearing handles the high-cycle impact loads characteristic of vibratory rammer operation without premature fatigue.
- Drop-In Shaft Compatibility — Engineered to the exact bore and outer-race dimensions of the original, allowing direct installation on the drive shaft without machining or shimming.
- Broad BS-Series Fitment — Confirmed for BS50-4, BS50-4s, BS60-4, and BS60-4s rammers across standard, high-altitude, and EU configurations, as well as select VP-series vibratory plates and GV/GPi portable generators.
- Drivetrain Integrity — A correctly fitted ball bearing maintains precise shaft alignment in the rammer's exciter mechanism, delivering consistent compaction energy through every stroke. A worn bearing causes shaft wobble, uneven compaction output, and accelerated wear on seals and housings.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson parts network; part number 5000158631 is the factory-designated replacement, eliminating guesswork when ordering.
A ball bearing supports and guides a rotating shaft, reducing friction between moving surfaces while carrying both radial and axial loads. In a vibratory rammer, the bearing is subjected to high-frequency cyclical forces generated by the exciter mechanism — the component responsible for converting engine power into the up-and-down compaction stroke. When the bearing wears, clearance opens up between the shaft and the race, which introduces unwanted movement, heat, and noise; left unaddressed, a failed bearing can damage the crankshaft, exciter housing, or surrounding seals, turning a straightforward parts swap into a costly repair.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000158631 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0158631 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ball Bearing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS50-4s | 5000620908, 5000620322, 5000620071, 5000620078, 5200000679, 5200000644, 5200000662, 5200000680 |
| BS60 -4s RMR,11 PL SHOE,HA 42 | BS60-4s | 5000620387, 5000620909, 5000620323, 5000620073, 5000620072, 5000620563, 5000620820, 5200000647, 5200000648, 5200000667, 5200000668, 5200000683, 5200000674, 5200000675, 5200011110, 5200011111 |
| Four-cycle Rammer,280mm/11in S hoe | BS60-4s EU | 5000620388, 5000620074, 5000620483, 5000620813, 5000620812, 5000620819, 5000620816, 5200003883, 5200004239 |
| Four-stroke Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in Shoe | BS50-4s EU | 5000620811 |
| Four-cycle Vibratory Rammer, 2 20mm/11in Shoe | BS50-4 | 5000620077, 5000620108, 5000009386 |
| Four-stroke Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in Shoe | BS60-4 | 5000620109, 5000620110, 5000009340, 5000620000, 5000620051, 5200022984 |
| VP1030R-VIBROPLATE | VP1030R | 5000008702, 5000009504 |
| 280/11in Shoe, Vibratory Ramme r | MS54 | 5200008223, 5200013518 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS50-4HO EU | 5000620818 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 40 kN | VP40H | 5000009535 |
| Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in S hoe | BS500-4 | 5000009329 |
| Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in S hoe | BS600-4 | 5000009331 |
| Portable Inverter Generator | GPi1700 | 5000620777, 5000620778 |
| Value Portable Generator | GV3800 | 5000620994 |
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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