The Wacker Neuson Guard Plate is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 4045H, DPU 4545H, and DPU 5545H series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct factory replacement, part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct fit within the compactor's protective structure. This Guard Plate serves a broad range of DPU configurations — including standard, diesel, emission-compliant, and combination-drum variants — making it a widely applicable service part across the DPU 4000 and 5000 series lineup.
Key Features
- Factory-Sourced Protection: — Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM construction means the guard plate matches original material thickness and mounting geometry, so critical drivetrain and exciter components stay shielded as intended.
- Bolt-On Replacement: — Engineered to align with existing mounting points on DPU 4045H, DPU 4545H, and DPU 5545H frames — no drilling, slotting, or bracket fabrication needed.
- Wide DPU Series Coverage: — Compatible across multiple DPU configurations including standard, electric-start, combination-drum, and US-market variants within the DPU 4045H, DPU 4545H, and DPU 5545H families.
- Structural Defense on Tough Terrain: — A properly fitted guard plate deflects debris, aggregate, and surface impact away from vulnerable undercarriage components, preserving compactor output and operational consistency on soil and aggregate worksites.
- Verified OEM Part Number: — Ordering by Wacker Neuson part number 5000220225 confirms you are receiving the correct factory part, eliminating fitment uncertainty when sourcing service components for high-use compaction equipment.
The guard plate on a reversible vibratory plate compactor acts as a physical barrier that protects the machine's underside — including the exciter housing, drive components, and base plate edges — from impact and abrasion during compaction work. On DPU-series machines operating across gravel, broken aggregate, or rough trench floors, this protection is constant and load-bearing. When the guard plate becomes cracked, bent, or worn through, underlying components are exposed to direct strike damage, which can accelerate wear on more costly assemblies and compromise the structural integrity of the compactor's base.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000220225 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0220225 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Guard Plate |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU5045H-VIBROPLATE,DIESEL | DPU 5045H | 5000610052, 5000610047 |
| V.Plate DPU 4045Hap | DPU 4045H | 5000610044, 5000610051, 5000610064 |
| DPU5545Heh | DPU5545Heh | 5100009652 |
| DPU5545HEH US | DPU5545Heh US | 5100009653 |
| DPU5545Hehap | DPU5545Hehap | 5100009654 |
| DPU5545Hech | DPU5545Hech | 5100009655, 5100051523 |
| DPU4545Heh | DPU4545Heh | 5100009659 |
| DPU4545HEH US | DPU4545Heh US | 5100009660 |
| DPU4545Hech | DPU4545Hech | 5100015429, 5100051522 |
| DPU5545He | DPU5545He | 5100016947 |
| DPU5545Heap | DPU5545Heap | 5100016949 |
| DPU5545Hec | DPU5545Hec | 5100016950 |
| DPU4545He | DPU4545He | 5100016951 |
| DPU4545Hec | DPU4545Hec | 5100016953 |
| DPU5545H | DPU 5545H | 5100009656, 5000610352 |
| DPU4545H | DPU 4545H | 5100009661, 5000610348 |
| DPU5545HECH US | DPU5545Hech US | 5100016948 |
| DPU4545HECH US | DPU4545Hech US | 5100016952 |
| DPU4545Hechzf | DPU4545Hechzf | 5100022112 |
| DPU 5045He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5045He US | 5000610367 |
| DPU5545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5545He US | 5000610402 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545He US | DPU 4545He US | 5100000679 |
| DPU4545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 4545He | 5000610347 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545Hap | DPU 4545Hap | 5000610349 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545He | DPU 5545He | 5000610351 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545Heap | DPU 5545Heap | 5000610353 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 5545Hec | 5100005859 |
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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