The Wacker Neuson Fitting Key is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 7060SC, DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact tolerances required for proper shaft-to-component engagement on these heavy-duty 70 kN DPU machines — including the remote-controlled DPU 7060SC variant. Sourcing a genuine OEM fitting key ensures the mating components seat correctly and torque is transferred without slippage or wear. Keep a replacement on hand to minimize disruption during routine service or drivetrain maintenance on your DPU 7060 series machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact key profile and hardness spec, ensuring full contact across the keyway without rocking or play.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Seats into the existing keyway without filing or shimming, maintaining correct shaft-to-hub alignment right out of the box.
- DPU 7060 Series Compatibility — Verified fit for the DPU 7060SC (remote-controlled), DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet reversible vibratory plate compactors.
- Torque Transfer Integrity — A properly fitted key locks the driven component firmly to the shaft, delivering full compaction force to the eccentric assembly — a worn or missing key causes slippage and rapid component damage.
- Drivetrain Safety — On high-output reversible plates operating at 70 kN, a failed fitting key can allow uncontrolled movement of rotating components, making prompt replacement with a correctly rated OEM part essential.
A fitting key is a small but critical drivetrain component that locks a rotating shaft to a hub, pulley, or gear, ensuring both parts turn as a single unit. On a heavy-duty reversible vibratory plate compactor like the DPU 7060 series, the fitting key transmits the full torque load from the drive shaft to the eccentric mechanism that generates compaction force. When a fitting key wears, shears, or goes missing, the driven component can spin freely on the shaft, causing rapid wear to the keyway, loss of compaction output, and potential damage to surrounding drivetrain parts.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000204740 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0204740 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Fitting Key |
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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