The Wacker Neuson Hexagon Nut is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson portable generators and reversible vibratory plate compactors. This hardware fastener is an exact match for GV-series generators including the GV2500A, GV5000A, and GV7000A, as well as BPU gasoline reversible plate compactors and DPU diesel reversible plate compactors spanning the 2540, 2550, 2560, 3050, 3060, 3070, 3750, and 3760 series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part is manufactured to the same specification as the original hardware installed on these machines at the factory. Cross-referencing your machine's model number against the verified fitment list before ordering ensures a correct, hassle-free installation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Grade — Manufactured to the exact thread pitch, hardness, and dimensional tolerance required for secure, load-bearing assembly on Wacker Neuson equipment.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original hex nut profile and thread specification, fitting directly onto existing studs and bolts without rework or modification to mating hardware.
- Broad Fitment Coverage — Compatible with GV2500A, GV5000A, and GV7000A portable generators, plus BPU 2540A, BPU 3050A, BPU 3750Ats, and the full DPU 2540H–3760Hets reversible plate compactor lineup.
- Structural Integrity Where It Counts — A correctly torqued hex nut maintains critical joint clamping force; a stripped, corroded, or incorrect nut risks loosening under vibration, which is especially consequential on compaction equipment operating under continuous load.
- Verified Part Number — Ordering by Wacker Neuson OEM part number 5000216588 eliminates guesswork and confirms you receive the correct hardware the first time.
A hexagon nut is a standard internally threaded fastener used to clamp two or more components together when paired with a bolt or stud. On vibratory compaction equipment, fasteners are subjected to constant mechanical vibration and must maintain precise clamping force to keep assemblies secure and prevent loosening during operation. On portable generators, correctly specified hardware ensures panels, guards, and structural components remain safely fixed under load and during transport. When a nut is worn, cross-threaded, or of the wrong specification, joint integrity is compromised — leading to component movement, accelerated wear on mating parts, and potential safety hazards.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000216588 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0216588 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hexagon Nut |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GV2500A | GV2500A | 5000009345, 5000009350 |
| GV5000A | GV5000A | 5000009346, 5000009351, 5000009361, 5100006204 |
| GV7000A | GV7000A | 5000009348, 5000009353, 5100006205 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV5003A | 5000009347, 5000009362, 5100002154 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV7003A | 5000009349, 5000009364, 5100002155 |
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035, 5000008755 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036, 5000008756 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037, 5000008757 |
| DPU 2560H-TS | DPU 2560H-TS | 5000610038, 5000610005 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039, 5000008759 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040, 5000008760 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041, 5000008908 |
| DPU 3060H-TS | DPU 3060H-TS | 5000610042, 5000610006 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| DPU 3060HE-TS | DPU 3060HE-TS | 5000610302 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| DPU 3050H US | DPU 3050H US | 5100000310 |
| DPU 3750Hts | DPU 3750Hts | 5000610321 |
| DPU 3750Hets | DPU 3750Hets | 5000610322 |
| DPU 3760Hts | DPU 3760Hts | 5000610358 |
| DPU 3760Hets | DPU 3760Hets | 5000610359 |
| BPU 3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats | 5000610408 |
| BPU3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats US | 5000610423 |
| DPU 3750Hts US | DPU 3750Hts US | 5100000311 |
| Gasoline Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPU 3050 | 5000008955 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
| Vibration Plate | BPU3050A CN | 5100039661 |
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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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