The Wacker Neuson Starter Housing is a genuine OEM Starter Housing designed for the VP2050Y Vibratory Soil Plate and DS70 series compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory, ensuring a direct fit with no guesswork. Whether you're servicing a VP2050Y or a DS70, part number is the correct replacement to restore your machine to full working order.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original housing geometry and material grade, ensuring the recoil starter mechanism seats and engages exactly as designed.
- Direct-Mount Replacement — Matches original mounting points and bolt pattern on the engine deck, allowing the recoil assembly to drop straight in without machining or modification.
- Confirmed Fitment — Compatible with the VP2050Y Vibratory Soil Plate and DS70 series compactors, covering multiple build configurations across those model lines.
- Protects the Recoil Assembly — A sound Starter Housing shields the recoil spring, pulley, and rope guide from debris and impact; a cracked or broken housing leads to starter rope misalignment and failed pull-starts.
- Correct Part Number Verified — Wacker Neuson part number 5000213246 is cross-referenced to the listed models, so you can order with confidence that this is the right housing for your machine.
The Starter Housing is the structural shell that encloses the recoil starter assembly on the engine. It holds the starter pulley, return spring, and rope guide in precise alignment so that each pull of the starter cord engages the engine flywheel cleanly and retracts the rope fully after release. When the housing cracks, warps, or breaks — typically from impact or prolonged vibration exposure on compaction equipment — the internal components lose their alignment, resulting in a rope that won't retract, an inconsistent engine crank, or a starter mechanism that seizes entirely. Replacing a damaged housing promptly keeps the engine reliably startable and prevents secondary damage to the recoil components housed inside.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000213246 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0213246 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Housing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 20 kN | VP2050Y | 5000009515 |
| DS70 | DS70Y 13in | 5100060830 |
| DS70 | DS70Y 13in LRC | 5100065736 |
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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