The Wacker Neuson Control Piston is a genuine OEM component designed for BPU and DPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors. This piston is a factory-sourced replacement that fits a wide range of BPU and DPU models, including the BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, BPU 5045A, BPU 5545A, and the extensive DPU 4045, DPU 4545, DPU 5045, DPU 5545, and DPU 6055/6555 series. As a genuine OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original, ensuring proper function within the hydraulic reversing system of your compactor. Keeping this component in good working order is essential to maintaining precise directional control and consistent compaction performance on site.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hydraulic Precision — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to original hydraulic tolerances, ensuring the piston seats, seals, and actuates exactly as the reversing system demands.
- Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to match the original piston geometry and porting, allowing straightforward installation into the existing hydraulic reversing valve assembly without modification.
- Broad BPU and DPU Compatibility — Fits a wide range of gasoline-powered BPU (3545A, 4045A, 5045A, 5545A) and diesel-powered DPU (4045, 4545, 5045, 5545, 6055, 6555) reversible vibratory plates.
- Restores Full Directional Control — A worn or sticking control piston causes sluggish or lost reversing response; replacing it with this OEM part restores crisp, operator-commanded directional changes for accurate compaction passes.
- Hydraulic System Integrity — Using a correctly rated OEM piston prevents internal hydraulic leakage past the control valve, protecting downstream hydraulic components from pressure imbalance and premature wear.
The control piston is a core element of the hydraulic reversing valve assembly found in reversible vibratory plate compactors. It translates operator input — via the handlebar-mounted control lever — into directional hydraulic pressure that shifts the exciter shaft's eccentric weight orientation, causing the plate to travel forward or backward. When the control piston wears, becomes scored, or sticks in position, the operator loses the ability to reliably steer the compactor, which compromises pass accuracy, compaction quality, and overall productivity. Replacing a faulty control piston with a genuine OEM part restores the precise, responsive hydraulic actuation the machine was designed to deliver.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000201525 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0201525 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Control Piston |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 50 kN, 45cm/18in | BPU 5045A | 5000008545 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 35 kN, 45cm/18in | BPU 3545A | 5000008783 |
| V.Plate DPU 5045Heap | DPU 5045H | 5000610046, 5000610052, 5000610047, 5000007862, 5000007936, 5000007965, 5000610045 |
| V.Plate DPU 4045Hap | DPU 4045H | 5000610044, 5000610051, 5000610064, 5000007888, 5000007935, 5000610043 |
| V.Plate DPU 6055Heap | DPU 6055 | 5000610049, 5000610050, 5000008766, 5000008767, 5000008768, 5000610048 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
| vibration plate DPU 4045Y | DPU 4045Y | 5000610027 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055 WC | 5000610175 |
| V.Plate DPU 4045Ye | DPU 4045YE | 5000610181 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555Heap | DPU 6555Heap | 5000610356 |
| DPU6555He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6555He US | 5000610357 |
| Vibratory plate BPU 4045A | BPU 4045A | 5000610345 |
| BPU5545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 5545A | 5000610346 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4045Ye | DPU 4045Ye | 5000610350 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555He | DPU 6555He | 5000610354 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555H | DPU 6555H | 5000610355 |
| DPU 5045He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5045He US | 5000610367 |
| DPU5545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5545He US | 5000610402 |
| BPU4045A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 4045A US | 5000610403 |
| Vibratory Plate BPU 5545A US | BPU 5545A US | 5100000678 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545He US | DPU 4545He US | 5100000679 |
| DPU4545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 4545He | 5000610347 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545H | DPU 4545H | 5000610348 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545Hap | DPU 4545Hap | 5000610349 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545He | DPU 5545He | 5000610351 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545H | DPU 5545H | 5000610352 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545Heap | DPU 5545Heap | 5000610353 |
| BPU3545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 3545A US | 5000610362 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec | 5100004060 |
| DPU6555Hec Reversible Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec US | 5100004399 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 5545Hec | 5100005859 |
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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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Wacker Neuson Part # 1000482711 - Control piston - Genuine OEM Part
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