The Wacker Neuson Piston is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU and BPU series reversible vibratory plate compactors. This piston is a direct OEM replacement sourced through authorized Wacker Neuson supply channels, ensuring it meets the original engineering specifications the machine was built around. It is compatible across a wide range of models including the DPU 2540H, DPU 3050H, DPU 3750Hts, BPU 2540A, BPU 3050A, BPU 3750Ats, and several APU battery-powered reversible plate variants. Keeping the correct piston in service is essential for maintaining consistent compaction force output across soil and aggregate applications.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Machined to original bore and stroke tolerances, ensuring correct compression ratio and consistent hydraulic exciter drive performance in reversible plate compactors.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement — Matches the original piston profile for the engine fitted to the DPU and BPU platform, allowing straightforward installation without reworking cylinder bore dimensions.
- Broad Model Coverage — Fits a large family of Wacker Neuson reversible vibratory plates spanning the DPU 2540H through DPU 3760H series, BPU 2540A through BPU 3750Ats series, and select APU battery-powered plate models.
- Sustained Compaction Output — A correctly fitted piston maintains cylinder pressure and engine power delivery, which directly preserves the centrifugal force output needed for effective soil and aggregate compaction.
- Fuel System Integrity — Proper piston fit maintains combustion chamber sealing, preventing blow-by that can contaminate engine oil and lead to accelerated internal wear across gasoline and diesel variants.
The piston is a core reciprocating component inside the engine's cylinder, converting the force of combustion into the rotational energy that drives the plate compactor's exciter system. In reversible vibratory plate compactors like the DPU and BPU series, that rotational energy powers the hydraulic circuit that controls forward and reverse travel along with the vibration amplitude applied to the baseplate. When a piston wears, cracks, or loses its sealing contact with the cylinder wall, compression drops, the engine loses power, and the machine can no longer deliver its rated compaction force — resulting in inconsistent soil density and potential rework. Replacing the piston with a genuine OEM part restores the combustion efficiency the machine was designed to deliver.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000220355 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0220355 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037 |
| DPU 2560H-TS | DPU 2560H-TS | 5000610038 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041 |
| DPU 3060H-TS | DPU 3060H-TS | 5000610042 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| DPU 3060HE-TS | DPU 3060HE-TS | 5000610302 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| DPU 3050H US | DPU 3050H US | 5100000310 |
| DPU 3750Hts | DPU 3750Hts | 5000610321 |
| DPU 3750Hets | DPU 3750Hets | 5000610322 |
| DPU 3760Hts | DPU 3760Hts | 5000610358 |
| DPU 3760Hets | DPU 3760Hets | 5000610359 |
| BPU 3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats | 5000610408 |
| BPU3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats US | 5000610423 |
| DPU 3750Hts US | DPU 3750Hts US | 5100000311 |
| Gasoline Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPU 3050 | 5000008955 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
| APU3050e | APU3050e | 5100063132 |
| Vibration Plate APU3050e (LOXAM) | APU3050e (LOXAM) | 5100072122 |
| Vibration Plate | BPU3050A CN | 5100039661 |
| APU2840e | APU2840e | 5100076967 |
| APU2850e | APU2850e | 5100076968 |
| APU2860e | APU2860e | 5100076969 |
| APU3340e | APU3340e | 5100076970 |
| APU3360e | APU3360e | 5100076971 |
| APU3350e | APU3350e | 5100077806, 5100077807 |
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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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