The Wacker Neuson Friction Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for the BS50-4As, BS60-4As, BS70-4As, BS62-4As, BS65-4As, BS68-4As, and BS72-4As vibratory rammer series, as well as VP1030A and WP1030A single-direction vibratory plate compactors. As a direct OEM replacement, part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a consistent, like-for-like installation in the field. This spring plays a critical role in the mechanical operation of both the rammer and plate compactor families it serves, making correct replacement essential to sustained machine performance. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure proper application.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Spring Tension Integrity — Manufactured to original load and elasticity specifications, ensuring the friction spring delivers the correct clamping and return force required for consistent compaction performance.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to match the original mounting geometry and spring dimensions, allowing straightforward installation without reworking surrounding components.
- Broad Model Coverage — Fits multiple BS-series vibratory rammers (BS50-4As, BS60-4As, BS62-4As, BS65-4As, BS68-4As, BS70-4As, BS72-4As) and VP1030A/WP1030A single-direction vibratory plate compactors.
- Sustained Compaction Output — A worn or fatigued friction spring can disrupt the drive mechanism's engagement, resulting in inconsistent impact energy and reduced compaction effectiveness. This OEM part restores proper mechanical function.
- OEM Parts Confidence — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson's authorized parts program, so the material grade and spring geometry match the components originally installed at the factory.
The friction spring in a vibratory rammer or plate compactor forms part of the mechanical drive assembly, providing the controlled resistance and return tension needed for repeatable, consistent machine cycling. In a rammer, it helps regulate engagement between moving drive components, maintaining the rhythmic impact action that delivers compaction force into the ground. When a friction spring stretches, fatigues, or breaks, the drive mechanism can lose proper engagement, causing erratic impact cycles, reduced compaction depth, or a machine that fails to operate correctly — all of which compromise the quality of the compaction work and can lead to further mechanical wear if left unaddressed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162073 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162073 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Friction Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 10 kN, 300mm/12in | VP1030A | 5000008701, 5000630047 |
| BS 50-4As 280 mm shoe | BS50-4As | 5100015099, 5200018219, 5200018226, 5100027197, 5100025357 |
| BS 60-4As 280 mm shoe | BS60-4As | 5100015123, 5200014910, 5200018232, 5200018231, 5200018233, 5100027198 |
| BS 70-4As 280 mm shoe | BS70-4As | 5100015124, 5100015126, 5100027199 |
| MS64A Vibratory Rammer, 11" | MS64A | 5200014899 |
| VP1030Aw | VP1030AW | 5000009514, 5000630423 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1030A | WP1030A | 5000630015 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP1030Aw | 5000630110 |
| BS50-4AS 11IN US | BS50-4As 11in US | 5100030598 |
| BS50-4As 11in | BS50-4As 11in | 5100030599 |
| BS60-4AS 11IN US | BS60-4As 11in US | 5100030605, 5100054151 |
| BS60-4As 11in | BS60-4As 11in | 5100030606, 5100037562, 5100051581 |
| BS70-4As 11in US | BS70-4As 11in US | 5100030610 |
| BS70-4As 11IN | BS70-4As 11in | 5100030611 |
| Rammer BS60-4As 11in CN | BS60-4As 11in CN | 5100058869 |
| BS65-4As 11in | BS65-4As 11in | 5100061307 |
| BS72-4As 11in | BS72-4As 11in | 5100061309 |
| BS62-4Ab/28 | BS62-4Ab/28 | 5100061966, 5100070526 |
| BS68-4Ab/28 | BS68-4Ab/28 | 5100061970, 5100070525, 5100070527 |
| 4 stroke rammer BS50-4As, 280 mm adapter | BS50-4As 11in o. bsz | 5100068310 |
| BS62-4A/28 | BS62-4A/28 | 5100068373 |
| BS68-4A/28 | BS68-4A/28 | 5100068375 |
| BS68-4A/28 CN | BS68-4A/28 CN | 5100070152 |
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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