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. As a genuine Wacker Neuson part, it is manufactured to the exact specification required for proper fitment and secure retention in these heavy-duty diesel-powered compaction machines. This locknut is a direct OEM replacement, ensuring compatibility across the DPU 100-70 series without the guesswork. Whether you are performing a scheduled service or addressing a fastener failure, the delivers the correct thread engagement and holding strength the machine demands.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Thread Specification — Manufactured to exact thread pitch and locking torque requirements, ensuring the fastener performs as the machine was originally engineered to expect.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Drops into the original fastener position on DPU 100-70 series plates with no rework or modification to mating components.
- DPU 100-70 Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across the DPU 100-70, DPU 100-70Le, and DPU 100-70Les reversible vibratory plate compactors.
- Vibration-Resistant Locking Design — A locknut is specifically engineered to resist loosening under sustained vibration — critical on reversible plate compactors that generate continuous oscillating force during operation.
- Fastener Integrity Matters — A worn, stripped, or incorrect locknut can allow components to shift or detach under load, compromising compaction performance and potentially damaging adjacent assemblies.
A locknut is a fastener with a built-in locking mechanism that prevents it from backing off due to vibration or dynamic loads. On reversible vibratory plate compactors like the DPU 100-70 series, machine components are subjected to constant oscillating forces during compaction cycles, making standard nuts prone to loosening over time. Using the correct OEM locknut — such as the Wacker Neuson 5000208965 — ensures that critical assemblies remain securely fastened, maintaining proper machine alignment and preventing premature wear or component failure.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000208965 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0208965 |
| 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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