The Wacker Neuson Adjusting Washer is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 100-70 and DPU 100-70Le series reversible vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this adjusting washer meets the exact tolerances required to maintain proper mechanical alignment within the drivetrain assembly. It is confirmed compatible with the DPU 100-70, DPU 100-70Le, and DPU 100-70Les models. Using the correct OEM part ensures the compactor continues to deliver the consistent compaction force these heavy-duty diesel reversible plates are built to produce.
Key Features
- OEM Tolerance Accuracy — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact thickness specification, ensuring proper mechanical clearance and load distribution at the installation point.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Seats into the same position as the original washer with no rework or shimming needed, maintaining correct component spacing throughout the drivetrain.
- Confirmed DPU Series Fitment — Compatible with the DPU 100-70, DPU 100-70Le, and DPU 100-70Les reversible vibratory plate compactors.
- Preserves Compaction Output — A correctly fitted adjusting washer keeps rotating and reciprocating components running in true alignment; a worn or improperly sized washer can introduce play that degrades compaction force and accelerates wear on surrounding parts.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Part number 5000208983 is an authorized Wacker Neuson replacement, carrying the same part number used in the original factory build.
An adjusting washer is a precision-thickness spacer used to set or fine-tune the axial clearance between rotating or sliding components — such as shafts, gears, or bearing assemblies. In a heavy-duty reversible vibratory plate like the DPU 100-70 series, correct spacing at these points is critical: too much play allows components to shift under the intense vibration loads the machine generates, while too little clearance causes binding and accelerated wear. When an adjusting washer wears thin or is damaged, the result is often increased noise, vibration irregularity, or premature failure of the parts it supports — making timely replacement essential to keeping the drivetrain running as intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000208983 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0208983 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Adjusting Washer |
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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