The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Piston Ring Set (0.50) designed for the CRT36-24A ride-on concrete trowel series, the RD12A-90 tandem roller, and the BFS 2020AS floor saw. As a direct factory-sourced component, part is manufactured to the exact tolerances required by Wacker Neuson's engine specifications, ensuring a proper seal between the piston and cylinder wall. This oversize (0.50 mm) ring set is intended for engine rebuilds where the cylinder bore has been honed or measured to the corresponding oversize dimension — confirming the correct size before installation is essential.
Key Features
- Oversize Tolerance Match: — Engineered to the 0.50 mm oversize specification, delivering the correct radial wall tension and end gap for a properly honed bore.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Factory-produced by Wacker Neuson, ensuring ring material grade, profile, and coating meet the original engine design requirements — not a generic approximation.
- Cross-Equipment Compatibility: — Fits the CRT36-24A and CRT36-24A-H/E ride-on trowel series, the RD12A-90 tandem roller (including foldable ROPS variants), and the BFS 2020AS floor saw.
- Restored Compression Integrity: — New rings re-establish proper cylinder sealing, recovering lost compression that causes hard starting, excessive oil consumption, and reduced engine output.
- Rebuild-Ready Component: — Supplied as a complete set so all ring positions — compression and oil control — are replaced together during an engine overhaul, maintaining balanced wear across the assembly.
Piston rings form a dynamic seal between the moving piston and the cylinder wall, serving three critical roles: containing combustion pressure to generate power, controlling oil film on the cylinder wall to prevent excessive consumption, and transferring heat from the piston into the cooled cylinder bore. When rings wear, lose tension, or become stuck with carbon deposits, compression drops, oil burns through the combustion chamber, and engine performance deteriorates noticeably — often presenting as blue exhaust smoke, fouled spark plugs, or difficulty reaching operating speed. Replacing a worn set with a correctly sized oversize ring set like the Wacker Neuson 5000160542 restores the engine's ability to build and hold the compression needed for reliable, full-power operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160542 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160542 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston Ring Set (0.50) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 915mm/36in Ride-On Trowel | CRT36-24A | 5000620080, 5000620299, 5000620802 |
| RD12A-90 Tandem Roller | RD12A-90 | 5000620058, 5000620320, 5000620369 |
| BFS 2020AS SAW | BFS 2020AS | 5000620086 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-24A-H | 5000009232 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-24A-E | 5000009483 |
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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