The Wacker Neuson Starter Rope is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU 4045Y, DPU4045Yeh, DPU40Yeh, DPU45Yeh, and related vibratory plate compactor series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same rope assembly specified for these machines at the factory — not a generic substitute. It is compatible across both US and EU variants of the DPU 4045 and DPU 40/45 Yeh series, including LRC-equipped models.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Pull Strength — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original tensile and wear specifications, so the rope handles repeated cold and hot starts without fraying or snapping prematurely.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original routing path and anchor points of the recoil starter housing on DPU 4045Y and DPU 40/45 Yeh series plates, making installation straightforward with standard hand tools.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage — Fits DPU 4045Y, DPU4045Yeh, DPU4045Ye, DPU4045Yehzf, DPU40Yeh, and DPU45Yeh models across US, EU, and LRC configurations.
- Keeps Your Plate Starting Every Time — A worn or broken starter rope means the engine cannot be pulled over manually. Replacing it promptly restores full manual start capability and keeps your compactor on the job.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Part number 5000210554 is an authorized OEM component, ensuring the correct diameter, length, and material grade for this recoil system.
The starter rope is the pull cord that runs through the recoil starter housing and allows the operator to manually crank the engine over to initiate combustion. Each pull winds and releases the internal recoil spring, spinning the engine's crankshaft until the motor fires. Over time, the rope experiences significant friction and tensile stress, causing it to fray, thin, or snap — at which point the engine becomes impossible to start manually. Replacing a worn starter rope is one of the most common and straightforward maintenance tasks on a vibratory plate compactor, and using the correct OEM rope ensures the fit within the housing pulley and the grip handle connection point are right first time.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000210554 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0210554 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Rope |
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.
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