Wacker Neuson 5000160748 Friction Plate

The Wacker Neuson Friction Plate is a genuine OEM component designed for an exceptionally wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including VP and WP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, BPS series vibratory plates, CT series walk-behind concrete trowels, PT2A centrifugal trash pumps, PDT and PDI diaphragm trash pumps, GP and GV portable generators, BFS floor saws, and vibratory truss screed power sections. As a genuine OEM part, the is manufactured to the same standards as the original component, ensuring a direct, specification-correct replacement every time. This Friction Plate is a high-demand service item across multiple Wacker Neuson product families, making it an essential stock part for dealers, rental fleets, and service technicians who maintain mixed fleets of Wacker Neuson equipment.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Friction Material — Manufactured to the original torque-transfer and wear-resistance specification, so clutch engagement force and slip threshold match what the engine and drivetrain were designed around.
• Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting geometry and thickness profile, allowing the plate to seat correctly in the clutch or drive assembly without shimming or machining.
• Broad Cross-Family Fitment — A single part number covering VP, WP, BPS vibratory plate compactors; CT walk-behind concrete trowels; PT, PDT, and PDI pumps; GP/GV generators; BFS floor saws; and vibratory truss screed power sections — simplifying parts inventory for mixed fleets.
• Restores Clean Power Transmission — A worn friction plate causes slipping, overheating, and loss of drive to the working tool or impeller; replacing it restores full, consistent power transfer and prevents downstream clutch-drum damage.
• Fuel System and Drive-Train Safety Compliance — On pump and generator applications, a degraded friction plate can cause uncontrolled slip under load; the correct OEM replacement maintains rated engagement behaviour and protects the engine from overrun.

The friction plate is a key component within the centrifugal clutch or drive coupling assembly that connects the engine's output to the working mechanism — whether that is a vibrating baseplate, trowel spider, pump impeller, or generator rotor. As engine speed rises above idle, the friction plate engages and transmits rotational force; when speed drops, it releases, allowing the engine to idle without driving the load. Over time, the friction material wears thin, causing the plate to slip under load, generate excess heat, and ultimately fail to transfer adequate torque — resulting in reduced compaction force, poor trowel blade speed, weak pump output, or unstable generator frequency. Replacing the 5000160748 Friction Plate at the first sign of slippage restores full drive engagement and protects the clutch drum and bell from accelerated wear.

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Compatibility & Fitment

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