The Wacker Neuson Camshaft Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for BV50A-P and BV50A-H series backpack vibrators. As a factory-sourced part, it meets the original engineering specifications for these machines, ensuring a direct, bolt-in installation with no guesswork on compatibility. This assembly covers multiple BV50A-P configurations — including SPM4+PH45 and SPM2+PH45 variants — as well as the BV50A-H, making it the correct choice across the full BV50A backpack vibrator range. Confirm your model and machine number against the fitment list before ordering to be sure this is the right part for your unit.
Key Features
- OEM Valve Timing Accuracy — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this camshaft assembly maintains the precise lobe profile and timing geometry the BV50A engine was built around.
- Direct Drop-In Installation — Engineered to the original mounting dimensions and journal tolerances, this assembly seats and indexes exactly as the factory part did.
- Broad BV50A Series Coverage — Compatible with BV50A-P variants (including SPM4+PH45 and SPM2+PH45 configurations) and the BV50A-H backpack vibrator, covering the core BV50A product family.
- Sustained Engine Output — A correctly functioning camshaft keeps valve events properly timed, maintaining the power and RPM consistency that drives effective concrete consolidation. A worn or damaged cam causes rough running, power loss, and hard starting.
- Part Number Confidence — Ordering by Wacker Neuson part number 5000217138 means you're getting the exact assembly specified for your machine — not an approximate substitute.
The camshaft is a core rotating component inside the engine that controls the precise opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. As it rotates in sync with the crankshaft, its lobes push against the valve train to let the air-fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out at exactly the right moment in each combustion cycle. When a camshaft wears, develops pitting on its lobes, or fails outright, valve timing becomes erratic — leading to loss of power, increased fuel consumption, hard starting, or an engine that won't run at all. Replacing a worn camshaft assembly promptly restores proper combustion timing and protects the surrounding valve train components from further damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217138 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217138 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Camshaft Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack Vibrator | BV50A-P | 5000620399, 5000620764, 5000620767 |
| Backpack Vibrator | BV50A-P EU | 5000620892 |
| BV50A-H Backpack Vibrator | BV50A-H | 5200016908, 5100041314 |
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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