The Wacker Neuson Starter Rope is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including VP and WP series vibratory plates, GP2600 portable generators, CT36-6 trowels, BFS floor saws, the RS600 walk-behind roller, and PT2 centrifugal trash pumps. As a direct OEM replacement, part is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring a correct, consistent fit within the recoil starter assembly. Whether you're servicing a compaction plate on a paving crew or getting a generator back online, this is the part Wacker Neuson builds to spec. Cross-reference your machine's serial number against the fitment list to confirm compatibility before ordering.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Rope Diameter and Length — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this starter rope is cut and finished to the exact diameter and length required for proper recoil engagement — no fraying, slipping, or binding on the first pull.
- Drop-In Recoil Starter Fit — Engineered to thread and knot into the existing recoil starter housing without modification, preserving correct pulley tension and handle return.
- Broad Cross-Equipment Compatibility — A single part number covers VP and WP series vibratory plates, GP2600 generators, CT36-6 trowels, BFS floor saws, RS600 rollers, and PT2 trash pumps, making it a practical stocking item for mixed Wacker Neuson fleets.
- Reliable Cold and Warm Starting — A worn or snapped starter rope prevents the engine from cranking at all. Replacing it with the correct OEM rope restores consistent pull resistance and clean engine starts across operating temperatures.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Supplied as a genuine OEM component under part number 5000213452, backed by Wacker Neuson's parts program for traceability and quality assurance.
The starter rope is the pull cord that transmits force from the operator's hand to the recoil starter mechanism, which in turn spins the engine flywheel to initiate combustion. It runs through a guide in the starter housing and is wound around a spring-loaded pulley that retracts the rope automatically after each pull. Over time, repeated use, UV exposure, and fuel or oil contamination cause the rope to fray, stiffen, or snap — leaving the engine unable to start until the rope is replaced. Fitting the correct OEM rope ensures the right pull resistance, smooth retraction, and a secure knot seat so the starter assembly functions as intended from the first use.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000213452 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0213452 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Rope |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| PT2 Pump | PT2 | 5000009318, 5000009319, 5000009320 |
| CT36-6 Trowel | CT36-6 | 5000009443, 5000620830 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP2600 | 5000620088, 5000620116 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11kN, 3 50mm/13.8in | VP1135R | 5000008709, 5000009071, 5000630061 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11 kN, 356mm/14in | VP1135RW | 5000009251, 5000009512 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029, 5000630056 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088, 5000630063 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 60 kN | VP60X | 5000009533 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 50 kN | VP50H | 5000009542 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 60 kN | VP60H | 5000009543 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 50 kN | VP50X | 5000009531 |
| Single Direction Plate | VPR70 | 5000006909 |
| WP1540W VIBROPLATE | WP1540W | 5000009326, 5000009547, 5000630066 |
| WP1550W VIBROPLATE | WP1550W | 5000009324, 5000009548, 5000630064 |
| WP1550 VIBROPLATE | WP1550 | 5000009325, 5000630065 |
| WP1540 VIBROPLATE | WP1540 | 5000009327, 5000630067 |
| VP50Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP50Hw | 5000630096 |
| VP60Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP60Hw | 5000630097 |
| Value Vibratory Plate | VP2050I | 5000009541 |
| VP50Xw-VIBROPLATE | VP50Xw | 5000630094 |
| VP60Xw-VIBROPLATE | VP60Xw | 5000630095 |
| BFS12 FLOOR SAW | BFS12 | 5000630000 |
| Single Direction Plate | AP1135R | 5000009518 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
| Walk-behind Rollers | RS600 | 5000630194, 5000630136 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | RD 3.7 | 5000006908 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11kN 356mm/14in | VP1135R-AU | 5000630102 |
| Floor Saws | BFS1214 | 5000630004, 5000630093 |
| Floor Saw | BFS 12 | 5000630092 |
| Floor Saw | BFSX1214 | 5000630101 |
| Floor Saws | BFS 614B | 5000009526 |
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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