The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Retaining Ring designed for DPU and BPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors. This retaining ring is a direct OEM replacement sourced from Wacker Neuson, ensuring exact dimensional and material conformance for the application. It fits an extensive range of BPU and DPU models — including the DPU 2540H, DPU 2550H, DPU 2560H, DPU 3050H, DPU 3060H, DPU 3070H, BPU 2540A, BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, BPU 5045A, BPU 5545A, and their associated TS, HE, HEts, and US-market variants. As a genuine OEM part, the delivers the fit and retention performance your machine was built with, making it the correct choice for any scheduled maintenance or mechanical repair.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Retention Force: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original dimensional spec, this retaining ring delivers the correct seating force and groove engagement for secure component retention — no guesswork on fitment tolerance.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Matches the original groove geometry and ring diameter, allowing direct installation in place of the worn or failed ring without reworking surrounding components.
- Broad BPU and DPU Compatibility: — Fits a wide range of reversible vibratory plate compactors across the BPU (gasoline) and DPU (diesel) families, including TS trench-spec and HE electro-start variants, as well as US-market and international models.
- Prevents Component Migration: — A properly seated retaining ring keeps rotating and sliding components locked in their designed position. A failed or missing ring can allow shaft components to shift axially, leading to accelerated wear or mechanical failure under compaction loads.
- Supports Scheduled Maintenance Intervals: — Retaining rings are a recommended inspection item during drivetrain and exciter servicing; replacing with a genuine OEM part maintains the mechanical integrity of the assembly over the machine's service life.
A retaining ring is a precision fastening component that snaps into a machined groove on a shaft or inside a bore to lock adjacent components — such as bearings, gears, or drive elements — in their correct axial position. On a reversible vibratory plate compactor like the BPU and DPU series, these rings are commonly found in the exciter and drivetrain assemblies, where they resist the constant vibration forces generated during compaction. When a retaining ring wears, deforms, or breaks, the components it secures can shift or separate, causing uneven compaction performance, increased wear on surrounding parts, or more serious mechanical damage requiring extensive repair.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000201715 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0201715 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Retaining Ring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035, 5000008755 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036, 5000008756 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037, 5000008757 |
| DPU 2560H-TS | DPU 2560H-TS | 5000610038, 5000610005 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039, 5000008759 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040, 5000008760 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041, 5000008908 |
| DPU 3060H-TS | DPU 3060H-TS | 5000610042, 5000610006 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 50 kN, 45cm/18in | BPU 5045A | 5000008545 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 35 kN, 45cm/18in | BPU 3545A | 5000008783 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| DPU 3060HE-TS | DPU 3060HE-TS | 5000610302 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| DPU 3050H US | DPU 3050H US | 5100000310 |
| DPU 3750Hts | DPU 3750Hts | 5000610321 |
| DPU 3750Hets | DPU 3750Hets | 5000610322 |
| DPU 3760Hts | DPU 3760Hts | 5000610358 |
| DPU 3760Hets | DPU 3760Hets | 5000610359 |
| BPU 3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats | 5000610408 |
| BPU3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats US | 5000610423 |
| DPU 3750Hts US | DPU 3750Hts US | 5100000311 |
| Gasoline Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPU 3050 | 5000008955 |
| BPU 4045A US | BPU 4045A US | 5100009663, 5000610403 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| Vibratory plate BPU 4045A | BPU 4045A | 5000610345 |
| BPU5545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 5545A | 5000610346 |
| Vibratory Plate BPU 5545A US | BPU 5545A US | 5100000678 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
| BPU3545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 3545A US | 5000610362 |
| Vibration Plate | BPU3050A CN | 5100039661 |
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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