The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Hinge Shim designed for the RT82-SC, RT82-SC2, RT56-SC, RT56-SC2, and RTx-SC2 series remote-controlled vibratory trench rollers. As a factory-sourced component, part is manufactured to the exact tolerances required for proper hinge articulation and alignment in these machines. This shim is a direct replacement for the original part, covering a broad range of RT-series trench roller configurations including EU variants. Confirm your machine's model and serial number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure the correct application.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tolerancing: — Manufactured to exact thickness and material specifications, ensuring the hinge assembly maintains correct clearance and alignment without play or binding.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Engineered to seat precisely within the existing hinge assembly, restoring the original articulation geometry without machining or modification to surrounding components.
- Broad RT-Series Fitment: — Compatible with RT82-SC, RT82-SC2, RT56-SC, RT56-SC2, and RTx-SC2 vibratory trench rollers, including North American and EU configurations across multiple serial number ranges.
- Articulation Integrity: — A correctly shimmed hinge maintains the steering and frame articulation geometry that these remote-controlled trench rollers depend on for straight tracking and consistent compaction passes in trench applications.
- Operational Safety in Articulated Machines: — Worn or missing shims in an articulated trench roller hinge can introduce unwanted play into the steering pivot, affecting directional control on the remote-operated machine. Replacing with the correct OEM shim restores designed hinge behavior.
A hinge shim is a precisely dimensioned spacer fitted within a hinge or pivot assembly to control the amount of clearance — or preload — between mating components. In an articulated machine like the RT-series trench roller, the hinge connects the front and rear frames, and the shim ensures that this joint operates with the correct amount of movement without excessive looseness. When a shim wears down or is lost during service, the hinge can develop unwanted play that affects steering response and frame alignment, reducing compaction accuracy and potentially stressing surrounding hardware. Replacing the shim restores the designed operating clearance and brings the articulation joint back to its correct specification.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162748 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162748 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hinge Shim |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC2 | 5000620530, 5000620293, 5000620367, 5000620525, 5000620528, 5000620529, 5000620526, 5000620527 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC2 EU | 5000620845, 5200003107 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC2 | 5000620294, 5000620368 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC2 EU | 5000620844 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC | 5000009025, 5000620365, 5000620324, 5000620353, 5000620480, 5000620481, 5000620482 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC | 5000009026, 5000620366 |
| RTx-SC2 TRENCH ROLLER | RTx-SC2 | 5200008538, 5200008539, 5200018044, 5200018329 |
| Trench Roller | RTx-SC2 EU | 5200008540 |
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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