The Wacker Neuson Tappet is a genuine OEM component designed for the BS50-4, BS50-4s, BS60-4, and BS60-4s series gasoline vibratory rammers. As a direct factory replacement, this tappet meets the exact specifications set by Wacker Neuson for these four-stroke rammer engines, ensuring correct valve train geometry and consistent engine operation. Fitment spans a wide range of BS-series rammer configurations, including standard, high-altitude, and EU variants across both the BS50 and BS60 families.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Valve Train Accuracy — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact tolerances for tappet clearance and surface hardness, preserving correct valve lift and timing in the four-stroke engine.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to seat correctly in the engine block without machining or shimming, following the same installation path as the original component.
- Broad BS-Series Compatibility — Fits a wide range of BS50-4, BS50-4s, BS60-4, and BS60-4s rammer models, including standard, EU, and high-altitude configurations.
- Protects Valve and Camshaft Life — A worn or pitted tappet causes uneven contact with the camshaft lobe, accelerating wear on both components and leading to valve timing drift and power loss.
- Engine Integrity Under High-Cycle Demand — Vibratory rammers operate at sustained high RPM in demanding trench and cohesive soil conditions; a correctly spec'd tappet maintains consistent valve actuation under that load.
A tappet — also called a valve lifter — sits between the camshaft lobe and the valve stem (or pushrod) in a four-stroke engine. As the camshaft rotates, the tappet transfers that motion to open and close the intake and exhaust valves at precisely the right moment in the combustion cycle. When a tappet wears down, becomes pitted, or loses its correct profile, valve timing becomes erratic, leading to rough running, loss of compression, increased fuel consumption, and eventual engine damage. Replacing a worn tappet restores correct valve actuation and protects the surrounding valve train components from premature wear.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000159201 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0159201 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tappet |
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 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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