The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Cylinder Head Gasket designed for the BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, and BPU 3750Ats series reversible vibratory plate compactors, including US-market variants. As a factory-sourced component, the delivers an exact material grade and sealing profile matched to the engine specifications these machines were built around. This gasket is a direct service replacement for both standard and US-configuration BPU models, covering a broad range of the BPU compactor lineup in a single part number. When your compactor is due for a top-end rebuild or head service, fitting the correct OEM gasket is the straightforward way to restore proper compression and coolant sealing from the first start.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Sealing Material — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and compression specifications, ensuring the gasket conforms correctly to the cylinder head and block mating surfaces on BPU engines.
- Drop-In Service Replacement — Engineered to the same thickness, port layout, and bolt-pattern profile as the original, so it seats correctly during head reinstallation without additional machining or shimming.
- Broad BPU Series Coverage — A single part number covers the BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, and BPU 3750Ats, including all US-market variants, simplifying parts sourcing across your fleet.
- Compression Integrity Restored — A failed or blown head gasket causes loss of compression and oil or combustion gas contamination. Replacing it with the correct OEM part restores full engine output so the plate delivers consistent compaction force.
- Fuel and Combustion Safety — A properly seated cylinder head gasket prevents combustion gases from escaping the chamber, protecting the engine from heat damage and reducing the risk of fuel or oil leaks near hot engine surfaces.
The cylinder head gasket forms the critical seal between the engine's cylinder head and the engine block, containing combustion pressure, coolant passages, and oil galleries within their correct pathways. On BPU reversible vibratory plate compactors, maintaining this seal is essential to keeping the engine running at full power and temperature — a compromised gasket leads to compression loss, overheating, or oil contamination that can cause rapid internal engine wear. Replacing a worn or damaged gasket at the first sign of failure — such as white exhaust smoke, coolant loss, or a rough-running engine — prevents more costly engine damage down the line.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217468 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217468 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Head Gasket |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 35 kN, 45cm/18in | BPU 3545A | 5000008783 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| Vibratory plate BPU 4045A | BPU 4045A | 5000610345 |
| BPU3545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 3545A US | 5000610362 |
| BPU4045A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 4045A US | 5000610403 |
| BPU 3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats | 5000610408 |
| BPU3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats US | 5000610423 |
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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