The Wacker Neuson Piston Rings Set is a genuine OEM component designed for VP1030A and WP1030A single-direction vibratory plate compactors, as well as BS50-4As and BS60-4As vibratory rammers. As a factory-sourced part, the is manufactured to the same tolerances as the original rings installed at the plant, ensuring a correct fit within the engine cylinder bore. This set covers multiple machine configurations across the VP, WP, and BS series, including standard, plastic shoe, high-altitude, and hour-meter-equipped variants.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Ring Tolerancing — Manufactured to the exact bore diameter and radial wall thickness specified for the engine, ensuring proper cylinder sealing and correct compression build-up from the first startup.
- Drop-In Engine Compatibility — Engineered to seat directly into the existing piston grooves without modification, maintaining the original ring gap clearances required by the engine design.
- Broad Series Coverage — A single part number covers VP1030A, VP1030Aw, WP1030A, WP1030Aw, BS50-4As, BS60-4As, and MS64A variants, including high-altitude and plastic-shoe configurations.
- Restores Engine Compression — Worn or broken piston rings cause loss of compression, increased oil consumption, and hard starting. Replacing with the 5000162160 set restores full engine output and smooth operation.
- Fuel System Integrity — Properly sealed rings prevent blow-by that contaminates the crankcase oil and accelerates internal engine wear, extending the service life of the entire power unit.
Piston rings form the dynamic seal between the piston and the cylinder wall inside a small engine. They control the combustion gases above the piston, maintain compression pressure, and regulate the thin film of oil on the cylinder wall to prevent metal-on-metal contact. When piston rings wear, crack, or lose tension, compression drops, the engine becomes difficult to start, power output falls, and oil is burned in the combustion chamber. Replacing the full ring set with a correctly sized OEM part restores the engine's compression ratio and oil control to their original operating condition, which is especially critical on the high-vibration engines found in compaction equipment like rammers and vibratory plates.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162160 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162160 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston Rings Set |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 10 kN, 300mm/12in | VP1030A | 5000008701, 5000630047 |
| MS64A Vibratory Rammer, 11" | MS64A | 5200014899 |
| BS60-4As Vibratory Rammer, 11" Plastic Shoe | BS60-4As | 5200014910, 5200018232, 5200018231, 5200018233 |
| BS50-4As 11IN | BS50-4As | 5200018219, 5200018226, 5100025357 |
| 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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