The Wacker Neuson Contact Safety Device is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6055, and DPU6555 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct OEM part, it is manufactured to the exact design and material specifications of the original, ensuring correct installation and operation across the full range of compatible DPU models. This part fits an extensive range of DPU6555, DPU5545, DPU4545, and DPU6055 variants — including He, Heh, Hec, Hech, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, and US-spec configurations — making it the right choice whether you are servicing a standard or specialty build. Having the correct on hand keeps your compactor operating safely and in compliance with its original design intent.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Switching Accuracy — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to the original circuit-interrupt specification, ensuring the safety contact triggers at the correct actuation point every time.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Matches the original mounting configuration and connector interface on DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6055, and DPU6555 series plates for a straightforward swap.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across He, Heh, Hec, Hech, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, and US-spec variants in the DPU4545 through DPU6555 range.
- Operator Protection Integrity — A correctly functioning contact safety device is a critical link in the machine's operator-presence circuit; a worn or faulty unit can prevent the machine from shutting down when the operator releases the controls.
- Safety-Critical Component — This device is part of the compactor's active safety system; using a genuine OEM part preserves the response characteristics the machine was engineered and certified with.
The contact safety device is an operator-presence switch that monitors whether the operator is actively in control of the machine. When the operator releases the handle or control grip, the device signals the machine to shut down, preventing uncontrolled movement of the compactor. Over time, the internal contacts can wear or corrode, causing the switch to respond incorrectly — either failing to shut the machine down when released or preventing it from running at all. Keeping this component in good working order is essential to the safe, intended operation of any DPU series reversible vibratory plate compactor.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000207536 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0207536 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Contact Safety Device |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU6555Heh | DPU6555Heh | 5100009636 |
| DPU6555HEH US | DPU6555Heh US | 5100009637 |
| DPU6555Hehap | DPU6555Hehap | 5100009638 |
| DPU6555 Hech | DPU6555 Hech | 5100009639 |
| DPU6555Hech US | DPU6555Hech US | 5100009650 |
| V.Plate DPU 6055Heap | DPU 6055 | 5000610049, 5000610050 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055He | 5000610053 |
| DPU5545Heh | DPU5545Heh | 5100009652 |
| DPU5545Hehap | DPU5545Hehap | 5100009654 |
| DPU5545Hech | DPU5545Hech | 5100009655, 5100051523 |
| DPU4545Heh | DPU4545Heh | 5100009659 |
| DPU6555Hesh | DPU6555Hesh | 5100015774 |
| DPU6555Hecsh | DPU6555Hecsh | 5100015775 |
| DPU6555He | DPU6555He | 5100016940 |
| DPU6555Hes | DPU6555Hes | 5100016941 |
| DPU6555Heap | DPU6555Heap | 5100016943 |
| DPU6555Hec | DPU6555Hec | 5100016944 |
| DPU6555Hecs | DPU6555Hecs | 5100016945 |
| DPU 6555H | DPU 6555H | 5100009651, 5000610355 |
| DPU4545Hech | DPU4545Hech | 5100015429, 5100051522 |
| DPU 6555Hs | DPU 6555Hs | 5100015773 |
| DPU5545He | DPU5545He | 5100016947 |
| DPU5545Heap | DPU5545Heap | 5100016949 |
| DPU5545Hec | DPU5545Hec | 5100016950 |
| DPU4545He | DPU4545He | 5100016951 |
| DPU4545Hec | DPU4545Hec | 5100016953 |
| DPU6555Hechzf | DPU6555Hechzf | 5100021400 |
| DPU6055-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6055 WC | 5000610175 |
| DPU4545Hechzf | DPU4545Hechzf | 5100022112 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555Heap | DPU 6555Heap | 5000610356 |
| DPU6555He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 6555He US | 5000610357 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555He US | 5100016942 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hec US | 5100016946 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 6555He | DPU 6555He | 5000610354 |
| DPU6555Hech | DPU6555Hech | 5100051524 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec | 5100004060 |
| DPU6555Hec Reversible Vibratory Plate | DPU 6555Hec US | 5100004399 |
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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
Questions? Contact our team at [email protected] or 866-611-9369 — DHS Equipment is here to help you maintain peak performance.
