The Wacker Neuson Locknut is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 100-70, DPU 100-70Le, and DPU 100-70Les reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this locknut meets the exact specifications required for these heavy-duty diesel-powered compaction machines. It is a direct-fit replacement for the original hardware, ensuring correct thread engagement and holding force without any guesswork. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure this part matches your machine's configuration.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Thread Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact thread pitch and torque specification, ensuring the locknut seats and holds as intended on these high-vibration machines.
- Direct Hardware Replacement — Replaces the original locknut position-for-position, threading onto existing fastener points with no rework or adaptation to the machine.
- Confirmed DPU 100-70 Family Fitment — Compatible with the DPU 100-70, DPU 100-70Le, and DPU 100-70Les reversible vibratory plate compactors.
- Vibration-Resistant Retention — A correctly functioning locknut maintains fastener preload under the continuous high-frequency vibration produced by reversible plate compactors, preventing loosening during operation.
- Critical Fastener Safety — On vibrating compaction equipment, fastener failure can cause component separation or structural damage; using the correct OEM locknut is essential to maintaining secure assembly integrity.
A locknut is a self-retaining fastener engineered to resist loosening under sustained vibration and dynamic loading. On reversible vibratory plate compactors like the DPU 100-70 series, internal and external components are subjected to constant high-frequency oscillation, which can work standard fasteners loose over time. The locknut's locking mechanism — whether a nylon insert, prevailing-torque design, or similar feature — maintains clamping force between mating surfaces even as the machine operates. When a locknut wears, strips, or fails, the fastened joint can loosen progressively, leading to component misalignment, accelerated wear on surrounding parts, or unsafe separation during use.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000208919 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0208919 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Locknut |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU 100-70Le VIBROPLATE | DPU 100-70 | 5000610320, 5000008991 |
| DPU100-70Le Reversible Vibratory Plate | DPU 100-70Les | 5000610344 |
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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