The Wacker Neuson Cover Starter is a genuine OEM Cover Starter designed for the DPU 4045Y, DPU4045Yeh, DPU40Yeh, DPU45Yeh, and DPU 4045YE series vibratory plates. As a factory-authorized component, it is manufactured to the exact specifications required by Wacker Neuson for these machines. This part provides a verified, direct-replacement fit across the full range of compatible DPU plate compactor models, including LRC and EU variants. Keep your machine running with the same part it left the factory with — part number sourced directly from the OEM.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Housing Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact dimensional and material specifications, ensuring the starter cover seats and seals correctly against the recoil starter assembly.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to align with the original mounting points and fastener pattern on compatible DPU series plates, so installation follows the same procedure as the original part.
- Broad DPU Series Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across DPU 4045Y, DPU4045Yeh, DPU4045Yehzf, DPU40Yeh, DPU45Yeh, and related LRC and EU model variants.
- Starter Protection When It Counts — A correctly fitted starter cover shields the recoil mechanism from dust, debris, and impact damage on the jobsite; a cracked or missing cover exposes the starter internals to accelerated wear and failure.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced from Wacker Neuson's authorized OEM supply chain, so you receive the same component installed during original equipment production.
The starter cover is the outer protective housing that encloses the recoil starter mechanism on a vibratory plate compactor. It shields the pull-cord assembly, starter pawls, and spring return components from the harsh conditions typical of compaction work — including dust, grit, and incidental contact. When the cover becomes cracked, broken, or missing, the internal starter components are left exposed to contamination and physical damage, which can lead to a hard-starting or non-starting machine. Replacing a damaged cover promptly with the correct OEM part restores full protection to the starting system and prevents more costly repairs to the recoil assembly itself.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000210545 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0210545 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cover Starter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| vibration plate DPU 4045Y | DPU 4045Y | 5000610027 |
| DPU45Yeh US | DPU45Yeh US | 5100063121 |
| V.Plate DPU 4045Ye | DPU 4045YE | 5000610181 |
| DPU4045Yeh | DPU4045Yeh | 5100009662 |
| DPU4045Yeh LRC | DPU4045Yeh LRC | 5100063118 |
| DPU4045Yehzf LRC | DPU4045Yehzf LRC | 5100063120 |
| DPU40Yeh US | DPU40Yeh US | 5100063124 |
| DPU40Yeh EU | DPU40Yeh EU | 5100068379 |
| DPU45Yeh EU | DPU45Yeh EU | 5100068380 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4045Ye | DPU 4045Ye | 5000610350 |
| DPU4045YE | DPU4045Ye | 5100016954 |
| Vibrationsplatte | DPU4045Yehzf | 5100022113 |
| DPU4045Yeh EU | DPU4045Yeh EU | 5100063123 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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