The Wacker Neuson Flywheel is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 100-70, DPU 100-70Le, and DPU 100-70Les reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly through Wacker Neuson's authorized parts program, this flywheel is manufactured to the same specification as the original unit installed at the factory. It is a direct-fit replacement for all three DPU 100-70 series variants, ensuring correct engagement with the engine's rotating assembly without modification. If your machine is showing signs of rough starting, erratic engine behavior, or loss of power output, a worn or damaged flywheel is a likely cause and should be replaced promptly to restore normal operation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original tolerances, ensuring the mass distribution and magnetic timing alignment that the DPU 100-70 engine depends on for consistent ignition.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to bolt directly onto the crankshaft of the DPU 100-70 series with the correct keyway alignment and fastener pattern — no machining or adaptation needed.
- Broad DPU 100-70 Series Coverage — A single part number covers the DPU 100-70, DPU 100-70Le, and DPU 100-70Les reversible vibratory plate compactors, simplifying parts sourcing across your fleet.
- Sustained Engine Output — A correctly functioning flywheel maintains smooth rotational energy delivery to the exciter system, keeping compaction force consistent across heavy-duty soil and aggregate applications.
- Ignition System Safety — On models with integrated magneto components, flywheel integrity is critical to reliable spark generation; a cracked or damaged flywheel can cause ignition failure or unsafe engine behavior.
The flywheel is a heavy rotating disc mounted to the engine crankshaft that stores rotational energy between power strokes, smoothing out the engine's output and maintaining consistent rpm under load. On vibratory plate compactors like the DPU 100-70 series, it also typically houses the magneto magnets that drive the ignition system, making it a dual-function component critical to both engine performance and starting reliability. When the flywheel is cracked, out of balance, or has damaged keyways, the result is rough running, misfires, hard starting, or complete ignition failure — all of which directly impact compaction productivity on site.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000208901 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0208901 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Flywheel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU 100-70Le VIBROPLATE | DPU 100-70 | 5000610320, 5000008991 |
| DPU100-70Le Reversible Vibratory Plate | DPU 100-70Les | 5000610344 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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