The Wacker Neuson Piston Ring Set is a genuine OEM component designed for the BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, and BPU 3750Ats series reversible vibratory plate compactors, including their US-market variants. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this set ensures precise ring geometry and material grade matched to the original engine specification. It is a direct replacement for the factory-installed rings, supporting full engine compression restoration during top-end rebuilds or scheduled overhauls. Confirm your machine's model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure compatibility.
Key Features
- OEM Compression Integrity — Manufactured to the exact ring profile and material hardness specified for Wacker Neuson BPU series engines, maintaining correct cylinder sealing pressure after installation.
- Drop-In Engine Rebuild Component — Designed to seat into the original piston grooves without machining or modification, streamlining top-end engine rebuilds on supported BPU models.
- Broad BPU Series Coverage — Fits BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, and BPU 3750Ats reversible vibratory plates, covering both standard and US-market configurations.
- Restores Engine Power Output — Worn or broken piston rings allow combustion gases to bypass the piston, robbing the engine of power and increasing oil consumption. A fresh set restores full compression and smooth operation of the compactor's drive system.
- Fuel Efficiency Protection — Proper ring seal prevents blow-by that causes excessive fuel consumption and accelerated engine wear, keeping operating costs in check over the machine's service life.
Piston rings form the dynamic seal between the piston and the cylinder wall inside a gasoline engine. They serve three functions: containing combustion pressure above the piston to generate power, scraping excess oil off the cylinder wall to prevent oil burning, and transferring heat away from the piston into the cylinder. When piston rings wear, crack, or lose tension, compression drops, the engine smokes, oil consumption rises, and the machine loses the pulling power needed to drive the exciter mechanism that makes the plate compact effectively. Replacing the ring set as part of a top-end overhaul restores the engine to proper operating condition and extends service life.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217472 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217472 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston Ring 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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