The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod is a genuine OEM component designed for BS50-4As, BS60-4As, and MS64A series vibratory rammers. As a direct OEM replacement, this connecting rod is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part, ensuring a proper fit within the engine assembly. It is compatible across multiple configurations of the BS50-4As and BS60-4As rammer lines, including standard, plastic shoe, high-altitude, and hour-meter-equipped variants, as well as the MS64A platform. Verifying your model number before ordering confirms you're getting the exact part your machine requires.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Metallurgy: — Manufactured to original specification tolerances for load cycling and compressive stress demands specific to rammer engine assemblies.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement: — Engineered to mate directly with the crankshaft journal and piston pin on compatible rammer engines, restoring correct stroke geometry without machining or shimming.
- Broad Rammer Fitment: — Confirmed fit across BS50-4As, BS60-4As, and MS64A vibratory rammer models, including standard, plastic shoe, high-altitude, and hour-meter variants.
- Sustained Impact Performance: — A correctly functioning connecting rod maintains the precise stroke cycle that drives effective soil compaction; a worn or cracked rod causes power loss, vibration imbalance, and eventual engine failure.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part: — Sourced directly through authorized Wacker Neuson distribution channels, carrying part number 5000162162 for confident identification and reorder accuracy.
The connecting rod is the critical link between the piston and the crankshaft inside the rammer's engine. It converts the linear up-and-down motion of the piston into the rotational force that drives the rammer's percussive compaction cycle. When a connecting rod is worn, bent, or fractured, it disrupts the stroke timing and power transfer — causing erratic jumping behavior, reduced compaction force, and in severe cases, catastrophic internal engine damage that takes the machine out of service entirely.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162162 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162162 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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