Wacker Neuson 5000193973 Shoulder Screw 5/8-1.25 Socket Head Alloy Steel

The Wacker Neuson Shoulder Screw 5/8-1.25 Socket Head Alloy Steel is a genuine OEM component designed for the CRT60-66K and CRT60-74L series reversible plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact material and dimensional specifications of the original hardware used on the production line. Verified fitment covers the CRT60-66K and CRT60-74LX models, making a straightforward, stock replacement for scheduled maintenance or field repair.

Key Features

• Alloy Steel Construction: — Manufactured from hardened alloy steel, delivering the shear strength and torque resistance required for a load-bearing shoulder screw application on a high-vibration compactor.
• Socket Head Drive: — The internal hex socket head allows precise torque application with a standard allen key, reducing the risk of fastener damage during installation in tight compactor frame locations.
• Genuine OEM Part: — Produced by Wacker Neuson to the same specification as the original, ensuring correct shoulder diameter, thread pitch (5/8-1.25), and overall length without any guesswork.
• Broad CRT60 Series Coverage: — Fits CRT60-66K and CRT60-74L/74LX plate compactors, covering multiple production configurations under a single part number.
• Compactor Integrity Under Load: — A correctly fitted shoulder screw maintains proper joint alignment and clamp load; a worn or missing fastener can introduce play in critical assemblies, accelerating wear on surrounding components.

A shoulder screw is a precision fastener with a smooth, ground cylindrical shoulder between the head and the threaded section. In a plate compactor, shoulder screws are used where a pivot point, guide, or controlled-clearance joint is needed — the shoulder acts as a bearing surface rather than a simple clamping element. When a shoulder screw is damaged, stretched, or missing, the assembly it supports can shift or bind, affecting compaction performance and potentially causing accelerated wear to adjacent parts.

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Compatibility & Fitment

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