The Wacker Neuson Main Jet is a genuine OEM component designed for BPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors, including the BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, and BPU 3750Ats. As a direct factory part, the delivers the precise fuel metering your machine's carburetor depends on for consistent, reliable operation across a full range of compaction conditions. It is a direct-fit replacement for both standard and US-market BPU variants, making it the correct choice whether you're servicing equipment configured for domestic or North American specifications. Keep a genuine Wacker Neuson on hand to restore your BPU plate compactor to peak operating condition quickly and with confidence.
Key Features
- Calibrated Fuel Flow: — Manufactured to OEM fuel-metering specifications, ensuring the correct air-fuel mixture is delivered under load — critical for consistent engine performance in demanding compaction work.
- Drop-In Carburetor Fit: — Engineered to seat directly into the original carburetor bore with no reworking required, maintaining the factory fuel circuit geometry.
- Broad BPU Series Coverage: — Fits BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 4045A, and BPU 3750Ats, including US-market variants, across both standard and heavy-duty reversible plate compactor configurations.
- Protects Engine Tune: — A correctly sized main jet keeps the engine running at its intended power output; a worn or damaged jet causes rich or lean running conditions that lead to hard starting, power loss, and accelerated engine wear.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Supplied directly from Wacker Neuson's parts program, guaranteeing the part number, material grade, and orifice diameter match the original specification exactly.
The main jet is a precisely drilled metering component inside the carburetor that controls the volume of fuel delivered to the engine at mid-to-full throttle. Its orifice diameter is calibrated specifically for the engine displacement and operating range of the BPU series compactor — even a small deviation in size or a partial blockage will throw off the air-fuel ratio, causing the engine to run rough, lose pulling power under load, or stall. When a main jet becomes clogged with fuel varnish or worn beyond its original calibration, replacing it with a correct OEM part like the Wacker Neuson 5000217485 is the fastest way to restore clean, stable engine performance and get the plate compactor back to full compaction output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217485 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217485 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Main Jet |
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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