The Wacker Neuson 160459 is a genuine OEM Prefilter Element designed for the BS50, BS60, BS70, and DS70 series vibratory rammers. As a direct OEM replacement sourced through authorized Wacker Neuson parts channels, the 160459 meets the original engineering specifications required to keep your rammer's air filtration system functioning correctly. This prefilter element fits an extensive range of BS-series two-cycle, four-cycle, and oil-injected rammer variants, as well as DS70 diesel rammers. Verify your machine's model number before ordering to confirm compatibility with your specific configuration.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Filtration Media — Manufactured to the original Wacker Neuson specification, ensuring the prefilter captures airborne debris at the correct particle size before it reaches the main air filter element.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — The 160459 installs into the existing air cleaner housing with no modifications to the filter canister or housing cover, making filter service straightforward in the field.
- Broad BS and DS Series Compatibility — Fits BS50-2, BS50-4, BS60-2, BS60-4, BS65-V, BS70-2, and DS70 vibratory rammer families, covering two-cycle, four-cycle, oil-injected, and diesel engine variants.
- Engine Protection Between Service Intervals — A functioning prefilter extends the service life of the main air filter element by trapping coarse dust and debris at the first stage, keeping abrasive particles away from the carburetor and engine internals.
- Supports Proper Air-Fuel Mixture — A clogged or degraded prefilter restricts airflow to the engine, causing rich running conditions, loss of power, and hard starting — replacing it on schedule keeps the engine performing as intended.
The prefilter element is the first stage of the air filtration system on a vibratory rammer engine. It sits ahead of the main air filter element and catches larger particles of dust, dirt, and debris before they can load up the primary filter. In demanding trench and soil compaction environments — where fine soil particles and silica dust are constantly airborne — the prefilter takes the heaviest contamination load. When the prefilter becomes saturated or torn, the main filter is exposed to accelerated clogging, and in severe cases, abrasive particles can pass through to the carburetor and engine, causing premature wear. Regular inspection and replacement of the 160459 Prefilter Element is a low-cost way to protect a much more expensive engine investment.
Part Details
| Part Number | 160459 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Prefilter Element |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BS50-2i | BS50-2i | 5000009338, 5000009383, 5000620955, 5000620611, 5000620026, 5000009473, 5000009332, 5200003696 |
| 250mm/10in Shoe, Vibratory Ram mer | BS50-2 | 5000009384, 5000620733, 5000620025, 5000620610, 5000620609, 5000620048, 5000009382, 5000009380 |
| 280mm/11in Shoe, Oil-injected Rammer | BS50-2i EU | 5000009416, 5000009414, 5000009412 |
| 280mm/11in Shoe, Oil-injected High Alt. Rammer | BS60-2i | 5000009393, 5000009339, 5000620906, 5000620614, 5000620613 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 250mm/10 in Shoe | BS50-2 EU | 5000009411, 5000009413, 5000009410 |
| 280mm/11in Shoe, Oil-injected Rammer | BS70-2i | 5000009401, 5000009341 |
| Oil-injected Rammer with 280mm /11in Shoe | BS60-2i EU | 5000009420, 5000009419 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS60-2 | 5000620905, 5000620612, 5000009388, 5000009391 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS70-2 | 5000620907, 5000009399, 5000009397 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS60-2 EU | 5000009417, 5000009421, 5000009418 |
| Oil-injected Rammer with 330mm /13in Shoe | BS70-2i EU | 5000009426, 5000009428 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS70-2 EU | 5000009427, 5000009425, 5000009424 |
| Variable Speed Rammer with 280 mm/11in Shoe | BS65-V EU | 5000009423 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS50-4s | 5000620908, 5000620322, 5000620071, 5000620078 |
| BS60 -4s RMR,11 PL SHOE,HA 42 | BS60-4s | 5000620387, 5000620909, 5000620323, 5000620073, 5000620072, 5000620563, 5000620820 |
| 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 |
| DS70 Vibratory Rammer, 11" Plastic Shoe EPA | DS70 | 5000620049, 5000620050, 5000620052, 5000620054, 5000620053, 5000620911, 5000009402, 5000009342, 5000009403 |
| Four-stroke Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in Shoe | BS60-4 | 5000620109, 5000620110, 5000009340, 5000620000, 5000620051 |
| Four-cycle Vibratory Rammer, 2 20mm/11in Shoe | BS50-4 | 5000620077, 5000620108, 5000009386 |
| 280/11in Shoe, Vibratory Ramme r | MS52 | 5200008222 |
| 280/11in Shoe, Vibratory Ramme r | MS54 | 5200008223 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS50-4HO EU | 5000620818 |
| 280mm/11in Shoe, Variable Spee d Rammer | BS65-V | 5000009396 |
| DS70 | DS70Y 13in | 5100060830, 5100030612 |
| DS70 | DS70Y 13in LRC | 5100065736 |
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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