The Wacker Neuson Retaining Ring is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU and BPU reversible vibratory plate compactors, as well as APU battery-powered vibratory plate models. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this retaining ring matches the original part in material, dimensions, and fit — ensuring correct installation without modification. It is confirmed to fit an extensive range of models across the DPU 2440, DPU 2540, DPU 2550, DPU 2560, DPU 3050, DPU 3060, DPU 3070, DPU 3750, DPU 3760, BPU 2440, BPU 2540, BPU 2950, BPU 3050, BPU 3750, and APU 2840, APU 2850, APU 2860, APU 3050, APU 3340, APU 3350, and APU 3360 series. When a retaining ring wears, deforms, or fails, internal components lose their axial constraint — leading to accelerated wear, vibration irregularities, and potential assembly damage. Replacing it with the correct genuine OEM part restores proper mechanical retention and keeps your compactor running as intended.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material specification, ensuring the correct hardness and spring tension needed to maintain secure axial retention under continuous vibration loads.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original groove diameter and ring profile for direct installation into the factory-machined retaining groove with no fitting or reworking required.
- Broad Compactor Fitment — Compatible across the DPU 2400–3760, BPU 2440–3750, and APU 2840–3360 series reversible vibratory plate compactors, covering both diesel, gasoline, and battery-powered variants.
- Protects Internal Assembly Alignment — A correctly seated retaining ring holds bearings, shafts, and rotating components in their designed axial position, preventing lateral movement that causes premature component wear and vibration imbalance.
- Verified OEM Part Number — Order with confidence using Wacker Neuson part number 5002004979, cross-referenced across multiple DPU, BPU, and APU machine configurations for accuracy.
A retaining ring is a precision fastening component that locks rotating or sliding parts — such as bearings, shafts, or gears — into a fixed axial position within a housing or on a shaft. In a reversible vibratory plate compactor, where eccentric weight assemblies generate continuous high-frequency vibration, the retaining ring is critical to keeping internal drivetrain and exciter components correctly positioned. When a retaining ring becomes worn, distorted, or dislodged, the retained component can shift axially, causing abnormal vibration, accelerated bearing wear, noise, and eventually assembly failure. Replacing a damaged retaining ring promptly with the correct OEM part restores mechanical integrity and prevents more costly downstream damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5002004979 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 2004979 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Retaining Ring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035, 5000008755 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036, 5000008756 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037, 5000008757 |
| DPU 2560H-TS | DPU 2560H-TS | 5000610038, 5000610005 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039, 5000008759 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040, 5000008760 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041, 5000008908 |
| DPU 3060H-TS | DPU 3060H-TS | 5000610042, 5000610006 |
| 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 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | DPU 2440H | 5000007870 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 30cm/12in | DPU 2430F | 5000006200 |
| Vibration Plate BPU 2950A WSM | BPU 2950A | 5000007873, 5000007962 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2450F | 5000007876 |
| Vibration Plate DPU 2440F WGB | DPU 2440F | 5000007877, 5000007878, 5000007879, 5000007886 |
| Vibration plate DPU 2450H | DPU 2450H | 5000008746 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
| APU3050e | APU3050e | 5100063132 |
| Vibration Plate APU3050e (LOXAM) | APU3050e (LOXAM) | 5100072122 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 28 kN, 70cm/28in | DPU 2870 | 5000007289 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 24 kN, 40cm/16in | BPU 2440A | 5000007867, 5000007869 |
| Vibration Plate BPU 2450A | BPU 2450A | 5000007868 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2950Y | 5000007874 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 70cm/28in | DPU 2970 | 5000007880 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 29 kN, 50cm/20in | DPU 2950 | 5000007881, 5000007884 |
| Vibration Plate DPU 2960 | DPU 2960 | 5000007883 |
| 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.
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