The Wacker Neuson Piston Rings Set is a genuine OEM component designed for BPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors, including the BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 3750Ats, and BPU 4045A. As a direct OEM part, the is manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact engine specifications, ensuring a correct fit within the engine cylinder bore with no guesswork on sizing or ring gap tolerances. This set covers both domestic and US-market variants of the BPU series, making it the right choice for a wide range of machines in the field. When your compactor's engine shows signs of worn rings — such as increased oil consumption, loss of compression, or excessive blow-by — replacing with the correct OEM Piston Rings Set restores engine performance and extends service life.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Ring Geometry — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's precise bore diameter and ring profile specs, ensuring correct compression sealing and oil control from first startup.
- Complete Set for Engine Rebuild — Supplied as a full Piston Rings Set, giving you everything needed to service the cylinder in a single order with no missing components.
- Broad BPU Series Coverage — Fits BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 3750Ats, and BPU 4045A reversible vibratory plate compactors, including US-market variants.
- Restores Engine Compression — Worn piston rings cause loss of compression, increased oil burn, and hard starting; a fresh OEM set brings cylinder pressure back to spec and keeps the engine running strong.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number 5000217470 carries the assurance of an authorized OEM component — not a generic approximation.
Piston rings seal the gap between the piston and the cylinder wall, performing two critical jobs: maintaining compression pressure in the combustion chamber and preventing engine oil from entering and burning in the cylinder. On a reversible vibratory plate compactor like the BPU series, the engine is under continuous load during operation, which accelerates ring wear over time. When rings wear thin or lose tension, compression drops, the engine becomes harder to start, oil consumption rises, and power output falls — all of which directly impact compaction force and productivity. Replacing the Piston Rings Set as part of a scheduled engine overhaul or in response to these symptoms restores the engine's ability to deliver full, consistent power to the exciter unit.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217470 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217470 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston Rings Set |
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.
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