The Wacker Neuson 5000182917 Exciter Motor is a genuine OEM component designed for the RT56, RT82, RTx, and RTLx remote-controlled trench roller series, as well as RD27 tandem rollers. This is the factory-sourced exciter motor, manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit installed at the factory, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation. Fitment spans a wide range of SC2 and SC3 generation trench rollers — including RTLx-SC3, RTKx-SC3, RTx-SC2, RT82-SC2, RT82-SC, and RT56-SC2 variants — as well as RD27-100 and RD27-120 hydrostatic vibratory rollers.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Vibration Output — Factory-sourced unit delivers the correct eccentric mass speed and centrifugal force output required for effective trench and soil compaction — performance that an incorrect or worn motor cannot replicate.
- Drop-In Electrical and Mechanical Fit — Mounting bolt pattern, shaft dimensions, and electrical connector interface match the original housing, so installation follows the standard service procedure without adaptation.
- Broad Trench and Tandem Roller Coverage — Confirmed fitment across RT56-SC, RT56-SC2, RT82-SC, RT82-SC2, RTx-SC2, RTLx-SC3, RTKx-SC3, and RTL82-SC3 trench rollers, plus RD27-100 and RD27-120 tandem rollers.
- Compaction Integrity Restored — A failed exciter motor produces little or no drum vibration, leaving soil layers undercompacted. Replacing with part this part restores the full amplitude and frequency the machine was designed to deliver.
The exciter motor drives the eccentric weight assembly housed inside the compaction drum, converting hydraulic or electrical power into high-frequency rotational force that generates the vibration necessary for soil and trench compaction. Without a functioning exciter motor, the drum rolls over the surface without vibrating, and the machine loses its ability to achieve the required compaction density. A worn or seized exciter motor typically presents as a loss of drum vibration, unusual noise from the drum assembly, or a compaction performance drop — all signs that the motor needs immediate replacement to keep the roller working to specification.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000182917 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0182917 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Exciter Motor |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrostatic Vibratory Roller | RD27-120 | 5200005879, 5200014869, 5200014923, 5200014922, 5200023555, 5200024441, 5200023557, 5200005877, 5200021389 |
| Hydrostatic Vibratory Roller | RD27-100 | 5200014868, 5200005878, 5200023556, 5200023554, 5200005876, 5200021387 |
| RTKx-SC3 Trench Roller | RTK82-SC3 | 5200019257, 5200019256, 5200019255 |
| RTKx-SC3 TRENCH ROLLER,GRN | RTKx-SC3 | 5200019258, 5200019259, 5100018517, 5100018518, 5100034371, 5100037397, 5100039613, 5100052334, 5100052333, 5100052337, 5100052335, 5100052336 |
| RTL82-SC3 ROLLER,SMOOTH DRUM | RTL82-SC3 | 5200019234, 5200019238, 5200019237, 5200019235, 5200019233, 5200019239, 5200022541, 5200019232, 5200019236 |
| RTLx-SC3 TRENCH ROLLER,GRN | RTLx-SC3 | 5200019251, 5200019250, 5200019254, 5200019252, 5100018515, 5100018516, 5200019253, 5100038346, 5100045091, 5100052332, 5100052269 |
| Trench Roller | RT56-SC | 5000620366, 5000009026 |
| Trench Roller | RTx-SC2 EU | 5100028378, 5200008540, 5100052330 |
| Trench Roller | HTC15 | 5100065571 |
| Trench Roller | RTx-SC2 | 5200008539, 5200008538, 5200018329, 5200018044 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC | 5000009025, 5000620365, 5000620324, 5000620353, 5000620481, 5000620480, 5000620482 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC2 | 5000620294, 5000620368 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC2 | 5000620530, 5000620293, 5000620525, 5000620367, 5000620529, 5000620528, 5000620526, 5000620527 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC2 EU | 5000620844 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC2 EU | 5000620845, 5200003107 |
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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