The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Head Gasket is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6055, and DPU6555 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct OEM replacement, this gasket is produced to the same specifications as the original part, ensuring a proper seal between the cylinder head and engine block. It is confirmed compatible across a wide range of DPU model variants including He, Heh, Hec, Hech, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, Hecs, and Hechzf configurations. When your compactor shows signs of coolant loss, overheating, or compression drop, the Cylinder Head Gasket is the correct OEM solution to restore engine integrity.
Key Features
- OEM Sealing Specification — Manufactured to the exact compression and material grade required for the diesel engines in the DPU heavy-duty plate compactor series, ensuring a proper head-to-block seal under full operating pressure.
- Drop-In Engine Compatibility — Matches the original bolt pattern and thickness profile for a straightforward head reinstallation without machining or shimming adjustments.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage — Fits DPU4545, DPU5545, DPU6055, and DPU6555 reversible vibratory plate compactors across He, Heh, Hec, Hech, Heap, Hesh, Hecsh, Hecs, and Hechzf variants.
- Compression Integrity Restored — A failed head gasket causes compression loss, oil contamination, or coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber; this genuine OEM replacement restores full engine output and prevents further internal damage.
- Fuel and Coolant Containment — Proper head gasket sealing is critical to preventing exhaust gas, coolant, and oil from crossing between channels — a genuine OEM part maintains those boundaries as designed.
The cylinder head gasket forms a critical pressure seal between the engine's cylinder head and the engine block. It must contain combustion gases, engine oil, and coolant within their respective passages while withstanding extreme heat and pressure cycling during every operating hour. When a head gasket fails — whether from overheating, age, or improper torque — the results can include loss of compression, white exhaust smoke, coolant consumption, or oil contamination, any of which can lead to significant engine damage if left unaddressed. Replacing the gasket promptly with a correct OEM part like the Wacker Neuson 5000207551 is the most effective way to return the engine to proper operating condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000207551 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0207551 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Head Gasket |
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.
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