The Wacker Neuson Handle Guide Weldment is a genuine OEM component designed for the VP2050 series vibratory plate compactors, including the VP2050A, VP2050R, VP2050Y, and VP2050I models. As a direct OEM part, is manufactured to the same standards as the original, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation without guesswork. This weldment spans multiple VP2050 configurations — covering 15 kN and 20 kN rated plates in the 500 mm / 19.5 in. class — making it the reliable choice when your machine needs a like-for-like replacement. Verify your model number against the fitment list before ordering to confirm compatibility with your specific unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Welded to the same structural tolerances as the original, so the handle assembly seats and pivots exactly as intended with no rework required.
- Broad VP2050 Series Coverage — A single part number covers VP2050A, VP2050R, VP2050Y, VP2050I, and additional VP2050 variants, simplifying procurement across a mixed fleet.
- Direct Bolt-On Replacement — Mounting points and geometry match the original weldment, so the handle hardware transfers over cleanly without drilling, grinding, or fabrication.
- Structural Integrity Restored — A damaged or cracked guide weldment allows the handle to shift under load, affecting operator control and compaction accuracy; replacing it restores firm, predictable handle behavior.
- Operator Safety at the Connection Point — The handle weldment is a primary load-bearing link between the operator and the plate; a sound weldment is essential for maintaining stable directional control during compaction passes.
The handle guide weldment is the fabricated steel structure that locates and supports the operator handle assembly on a vibratory plate compactor. It acts as the mechanical bridge between the compactor's baseplate and the handle system, absorbing vibration and transmitting directional input from the operator to the machine. When this weldment cracks, deforms, or wears at its mounting interfaces, the handle becomes loose or misaligned — reducing operator control and potentially causing erratic machine movement on the compaction surface.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000400458 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0400458 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Handle Guide Weldment |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088, 5000630063 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 5 00mm/19.5in | VP2050(RAW) | 5000008704, 5000630049 |
| Value Vibratory Plate | VP2050I | 5000009541 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050Y | 5000009089, 5000009515, 5000009090 |
| 500mm/50in, 20kN Value Vibrato ry Plate | VP2050 | 5000009530 |
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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