The Wacker Neuson Float Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for VP1030A, VP1030AW, and WP1030A series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original assembly it replaces. It is a direct-fit replacement for the carburetor fuel system on these compactor models, ensuring the engine maintains proper fuel delivery during operation. Verify your machine's model and serial number against the fitment list before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fuel Metering Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original specifications, this float assembly maintains the precise buoyancy and needle valve interaction required to regulate fuel level accurately in the carburetor bowl.
- Drop-In Carburetor Fit — Engineered as a direct replacement for the original float assembly, it installs into the carburetor without alteration, restoring correct bowl geometry and hinge alignment.
- Broad VP/WP1030A Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across VP1030A, VP1030AW, and WP1030A single-direction vibratory plate compactors, covering multiple production runs and machine numbers within this family.
- Consistent Engine Fuel Delivery — A correctly functioning float assembly keeps the fuel bowl at the right level, preventing the rich or lean running conditions that cause hard starting, rough idle, or power loss during compaction passes.
- Fuel System Safety — A failed or waterlogged float can cause carburetor flooding and fuel overflow, creating a fire hazard. Replacing a worn float assembly promptly restores safe fuel containment within the carburetor.
The float assembly sits inside the carburetor bowl and controls how much fuel enters the fuel circuit at any given time. As fuel fills the bowl, the float rises and presses the needle valve closed, stopping the flow; as fuel is consumed, the float drops and allows more fuel in. When the float becomes saturated, cracked, or damaged, it loses buoyancy, causing the bowl to overfill. This leads to engine flooding, excessive fuel consumption, fouled spark plugs, and in severe cases, raw fuel entering the engine — all of which bring compaction work to a halt and create unsafe conditions on site.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162081 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162081 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Float Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 10 kN, 300mm/12in | VP1030A | 5000008701, 5000630047 |
| VP1030Aw | VP1030AW | 5000009514, 5000630423 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1030A | WP1030A | 5000630015 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP1030Aw | 5000630110 |
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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