The Wacker Neuson 182306 Bowden Cable is a genuine OEM component designed for the BS50-4s, BS50-4As, BS60-4s, BS60-4As, BS65-4As, BS70-4As, and BS72-4As series four-stroke vibratory rammers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this cable carries the same part number and specification as the original, so it installs exactly as the factory-fitted unit did. It is confirmed compatible across a wide range of BS-series rammer configurations, including US, EU, and CN market variants. If your rammer's throttle or control response has become sluggish, stiff, or unresponsive, replacing the 182306 Bowden Cable restores precise, direct operator control.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cable Construction — Manufactured to the original inner-wire diameter, outer sheath length, and end-fitting specification, ensuring consistent cable travel and throttle response with no binding or slack.
- Direct Swap Installation — Matches the original routing path and end terminations on BS-series rammers, so the cable seats and locks into position the same way the factory unit does.
- Broad BS-Series Fitment — Covers BS50-4s, BS50-4As, BS60-4s, BS60-4As, BS65-4As, BS70-4As, and BS72-4As rammers across US, EU, and CN configurations.
- Restore Full Throttle Control — A worn or frayed Bowden Cable causes erratic engine response and loss of operator control over compaction effort; this replacement brings throttle input back to its full, linear range.
- Operator Safety Relevance — Positive, consistent throttle control is essential on a vibratory rammer operating in confined trench conditions; a compromised cable can lead to unintended speed changes during operation.
A Bowden Cable is a flexible mechanical control cable made up of an inner wire running inside a protective outer sheath. On Wacker Neuson BS-series vibratory rammers, it transfers throttle input from the operator handle directly to the engine's carburetor or throttle body, giving the operator smooth, responsive control over engine speed and compaction output. When the inner wire stretches, frays, or the sheath kinks, throttle response becomes inconsistent or fails entirely — reducing compaction effectiveness and making the machine harder to control safely in tight or sloped trench environments. Replacing a worn cable promptly keeps the operator in full command of the machine at all times.
Part Details
| Part Number | 182306 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Bowden Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BS60 -4s RMR,11 PL SHOE,HA 42 | BS60-4s | 5000620387, 5000620909, 5000620323, 5000620073, 5000620820 |
| Four-cycle Rammer,280mm/11in S hoe | BS60-4s EU | 5000620388, 5000620074, 5000620819, 5000620816, 5200003883, 5200004239 |
| Four-stroke Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in Shoe | BS50-4s | 5000620071, 5000620078 |
| Four-stroke Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in Shoe | BS50-4s EU | 5000620811 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS50-4HO EU | 5000620818 |
| 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 |
| 4 stroke rammer BS50-4As, 280 mm adapter | BS50-4As 11in o. bsz | 5100068310 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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