The Wacker Neuson Locknut is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 7060SC, DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this locknut matches the original specification installed at the factory, ensuring correct thread engagement and clamping load on reassembly. It is a direct-fit replacement that installs exactly as the original, with no modification to fastener hardware or mating components required. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure this is the correct fastener for your application.
Key Features
- OEM Thread and Torque Specification — Manufactured to the exact thread pitch, grade, and locking feature of the original, ensuring proper preload and resistance to loosening under vibration.
- Vibration-Resistant Locking Design — The locking element is engineered to maintain fastener tension in high-vibration compaction equipment, where standard nuts are prone to backing off.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Installs into the same position as the original fastener with no re-tapping, reworking of mating threads, or hardware substitution needed.
- Fits DPU 7060 Series Reversible Plates — Compatible with the DPU 7060SC (Remote Control), DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet heavy-duty diesel reversible vibratory plate compactors.
- Maintains Structural Integrity Under Load — A worn or missing locknut can allow critical assemblies to work loose during operation, leading to component damage or unsafe machine behavior; replacing it promptly restores the fastener joint to its designed clamping capacity.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Carries full OEM traceability, so the correct part number, material grade, and locking feature are confirmed for your DPU 7060 series machine.
A locknut is a fastener engineered with a built-in locking mechanism — such as a nylon insert, prevailing-torque profile, or deformed thread — that resists loosening when the assembly is subjected to continuous vibration or cyclic loading. On a reversible vibratory plate compactor like the DPU 7060 series, components are exposed to intense, sustained vibration during every compaction pass, making vibration-resistant fasteners essential to keeping assemblies secured. When a locknut wears out, becomes damaged, or is simply lost during a service, the joint it holds can work loose, creating the risk of component misalignment, accelerated wear on surrounding parts, or an unsafe operating condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000204731 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0204731 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Locknut |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Control | DPU 7060SC | 5000008927 |
| DPU 7060Fe | DPU 7060Fe | 5000610236 |
| DPU7060Fet | DPU 7060Fet | 5000610237 |
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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