The Wacker Neuson Clutch Drum is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU and BPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors, including the DPU 2540H, DPU 3050H, DPU 3750Hts, BPU 2540A, BPU 3050A, and BPU 3750Ats, among others. As a factory-sourced part, the meets the same tolerances and material specifications as the drum installed at the time of manufacture, ensuring a direct drop-in fit within the centrifugal clutch assembly. This part covers an extensive range of diesel and gasoline reversible plate models across the 2500, 3000, and 3700 compaction-force classes, making it a go-to replacement for fleet operators and service technicians working across multiple machine configurations. Confirm your machine's model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure correct application.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Drum Surface Hardness — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material specification, maintaining the engagement surface integrity required for consistent centrifugal clutch operation under repeated loading cycles.
- Direct Centrifugal Clutch Replacement — Engineered to seat correctly within the existing clutch housing, aligning with the crankshaft and clutch shoe assembly without modification to surrounding components.
- Broad DPU and BPU Series Coverage — Fits diesel-powered DPU 2540H, DPU 2550H, DPU 2560H, DPU 3050H, DPU 3060H, DPU 3070H, DPU 3750Hts, DPU 3760Hts, and their TS/HE variants, plus gasoline-powered BPU 2540A, BPU 3050A, and BPU 3750Ats models including US-market versions.
- Restores Full Power Transfer to the Exciter — A worn or scored clutch drum causes slipping between the engine and exciter unit, resulting in reduced centrifugal force output and inconsistent compaction performance. Replacing with a correctly sized drum restores full drive engagement.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number 5000201722 carries the manufacturer's OEM designation, giving service technicians confidence in part authenticity and dimensional accuracy.
The clutch drum is the outer rotating shell of the centrifugal clutch assembly that connects the engine to the vibratory exciter unit in a reversible plate compactor. As engine speed increases, centrifugal force causes the clutch shoes to expand outward and engage the inner surface of the drum, transferring rotational power to drive the eccentric weight mechanism that generates the machine's compaction force. When the drum's contact surface becomes worn, grooved, or out-of-round, the clutch loses its ability to engage cleanly, which can cause slipping, excessive heat, vibration irregularity, and ultimately a loss of compaction output — issues that directly affect the quality and efficiency of soil or aggregate compaction work.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000201722 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0201722 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Clutch Drum |
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 |
| 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 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| DPU 3060HE-TS | DPU 3060HE-TS | 5000610302 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| 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 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
| 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.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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