The Wacker Neuson Piston Ring Set is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including the RD16-90 and RD16-100 tandem rollers, RT56-SC, RT82-SC, RT82-SC2, and RTLx-SC3 trench rollers, CRT48-35L ride-on trowels, DPU-series reversible plate compactors, LTN6L and LTC4L light towers, PT6LT and PT6LS trash pumps, and the E3000 generator. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact tolerances required to maintain proper compression and engine performance across all compatible machines. Its broad fitment coverage means a single part number can address engine rebuilds and overhauls across multiple equipment families. When worn or damaged piston rings are left in service, oil consumption climbs, compression drops, and engine output suffers — making timely replacement with the correct OEM set essential.
Key Features
- OEM Compression Tolerancing — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact ring-gap and tension specifications, ensuring full cylinder seal and consistent combustion pressure from the first startup after installation.
- Direct Drop-In Fitment — Engineered to the correct bore diameter and ring-groove dimensions for compatible engines, allowing straightforward installation during standard piston and cylinder service.
- Broad Equipment Coverage — A single part number covers engine applications across tandem rollers (RD16-90, RD16-100), trench rollers (RT56-SC, RT82-SC, RT82-SC2, RTLx-SC3), ride-on trowels (CRT48-35L), DPU reversible plate compactors, LTN6L and LTC4L light towers, PT6LT and PT6LS trash pumps, and the E3000 generator.
- Restored Engine Efficiency — Correctly seated piston rings maintain the compression ratio the engine was designed to produce, supporting rated power output and fuel efficiency across demanding compaction, lighting, pumping, and finishing applications.
- Emissions and Oil Control — Properly functioning rings seal combustion gases and meter oil film on the cylinder wall, preventing oil burning and helping the engine meet its designed exhaust output — particularly important on Tier 4 and EU-compliant machines in the DPU and RT families.
Piston rings form the dynamic seal between the piston and the cylinder wall inside the engine. They serve three critical jobs: containing combustion pressure to drive the piston down and generate power, transferring heat from the piston into the cylinder wall, and controlling the thin film of oil that lubricates the cylinder bore. When rings wear, lose tension, or break, combustion gases blow past the piston into the crankcase, oil is drawn into the combustion chamber, and the engine loses compression — symptoms that appear as reduced power, increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, and hard starting. Replacing worn rings with a genuine OEM set like the Wacker Neuson 5000160384 restores the original seal and brings the engine back to its rated performance specifications.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160384 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160384 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston Ring Set |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD16-90 Vibratory Roller | RD16-90 | 5000620060, 5000620127, 5000620799 |
| RD 16-100 | RD16-100 | 5000620402, 5000620798 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC2 | 5000620530, 5000620293, 5000620367, 5000620525, 5000620528, 5000620529, 5000620526, 5000620527 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC2 EU | 5000620845, 5200003107 |
| CRT48-35L Trowel | CRT48-35L | 5000620113, 5000620806 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC2 | 5000620294, 5000620368 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC2 EU | 5000620844 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC | 5000009025, 5000620365, 5000620324, 5000620353, 5000620480, 5000620481, 5000620482 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC | 5000009026, 5000620366 |
| RTLx-SC3 TRENCH ROLLER,GRN | RTLx-SC3 | 5200019251, 5200019250, 5200019254, 5200019252, 5100018515, 5100018516, 5200019253, 5100038346, 5100045091, 5100052332, 5100052269 |
| RTL82-SC3 ROLLER,SMOOTH DRUM | RTL82-SC3 | 5200019234, 5200019238, 5200019232, 5200019233, 5200019235, 5200019236, 5200019237, 5200019239, 5200022541 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS | 5000620704 |
| LTN6L, KOHLER (LOMBARDINI) | LTN6L | 5000620117, 5000620121, 5000620119, 5000620120, 5000620550, 5000620552, 5000620727, 5200004768, 5000620553 |
| LTN6L-P LIGHT TOWER,60 HZ | LTN6L-P | 5000620297 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS EU | 5000620900 |
| Trench Roller | RTx-SC2 EU | 5100028378, 5200008540, 5100052330 |
| RTx-SC2 TRENCH ROLLER | RTx-SC2 | 5200008538, 5200008539, 5200018044, 5200018329 |
| Light Tower | LTC4L | 5000009375, 5000009377, 5000009379, 5000009485 |
| DPU 130Le | DPU 130Le | 5000610143 |
| DPU130Le | DPU130Le CH/US | 5000610424 |
| Light Tower with Power Winch | LTC4L-P | 5000620018 |
| PT6LT Pump w/Trailer T4 | PT6LT | 5200014740 |
| DPU80Lec770 | DPU80Lec770 | 5100026787 |
| DPU110Lec870 | DPU110Lec870 | 5100026869 |
| DPU80Lec670 | DPU80Lec670 | 5100027032 |
| DPU110Lec970 | DPU110Lec970 | 5100027035 |
| DPU90Lec670 | DPU90Lec670 | 5100027534 |
| DPU90Lec770 | DPU90Lec770 | 5100027536 |
| E3000 | E3000 | 5100055568, 5100056441, 5100056440 |
| PT6LS Pump | PT6LS | 5200014741 |
| DPU80Lem770 | DPU80Lem770 | 5100018444 |
| DPU110Lem870 | DPU110Lem870 | 5100018445 |
| DPU80Lem670 | DPU80Lem670 | 5100024695 |
| DPU110Lem970 | DPU110Lem970 | 5100024696 |
| DPU90Lem770 | DPU90Lem770 | 5100024731 |
| DPU110Lec970 US | DPU110Lec970 US | 5100026784 |
| DPU80rLec670 | DPU80rLec670 | 5100027033 |
| DPU80rLec770 | DPU80rLec770 | 5100027034 |
| DPU90Lec770 US | DPU90Lec770 US | 5100028357 |
| LTN6L 50 Hz Non CE. Custom | LTC6L | 5000620559 |
| DPU80rLem670 | DPU80rLem670 | 5100024697 |
| DPU80rLem770 | DPU80rLem770 | 5100024698 |
| DPU110Lem970 US | DPU110Lem970 US | 5100024730 |
| DPU90Lem770 US | DPU90Lem770 US | 5100024732 |
| DPU110rLec970 | DPU110rLec970 | 5100027036 |
| DPU110rLec870 | DPU110rLec870 | 5100027077 |
| PT 6LS | PT6LS(I) | 5200017427 |
| Trash Pump | PT6LT(I) | 5100014076 |
| DPU110rLem970 | DPU110rLem970 | 5100024699 |
| DPU110rLem870 | DPU110rLem870 | 5100026697 |
| DPU110rLec970 US | DPU110rLec970 US | 5100026786 |
| DPU90rLec770 US | DPU90rLec770 US | 5100028359 |
| DPU110rLem970 US | DPU110rLem970 US | 5100026785 |
| DPU90rLem770 | DPU90rLem770 US | 5100028358 |
| DPU110Lekc970 | DPU110Lekc970 | 5100034515 |
| Engine/Generator cpl. | Engine/Generator cpl. | 5100039560 |
| Light Tower | LTV6L | 5100039607 |
| Trench Roller | HTC15 | 5100065571 |
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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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