The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Retaining Ring designed for the DPS3050, DPS3060, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPS3060Hv series vibratory plate compactors. As a direct OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specification as the original component, ensuring a correct fit within the assembly without guesswork. This Retaining Ring is a critical fastening element that keeps rotating or sliding components securely positioned on their shaft or bore. If you're servicing any of the listed DPS or DPU plate compactors, verifying you have the correct part number — — before beginning your repair will save time on the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original hardness and spring-tension specification, so the ring seats and holds with the same retention force as the part it replaces.
- Drop-In Fitment — Matches the original groove dimensions on the shaft or bore, snapping into place with standard circlip pliers — no machining or modification needed.
- Broad DPS & DPU Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across the DPS3050, DPS3060, DPS3060Hv, DPU 2870, DPU 2950, DPU 2960, and DPU 2970 single-direction and reversible vibratory plate compactor families.
- Prevents Axial Movement — A correctly seated retaining ring stops critical internal components from shifting under the constant vibration loads these plate compactors generate, protecting the surrounding assembly from accelerated wear.
- Sourced Direct from Wacker Neuson — Genuine OEM part backed by Wacker Neuson's parts program, so you can be confident in traceability and part authenticity.
A retaining ring — also called a circlip or snap ring — is a small but essential fastener used to secure components such as bearings, shafts, pins, or gears within a bore or on a shaft inside the machine's drivetrain or exciter assembly. It sits in a machined groove and prevents axial displacement, meaning it stops parts from sliding out of position under load or vibration. In a vibratory plate compactor like the DPS or DPU series, the exciter mechanism operates under intense, repetitive shock forces, making the integrity of every fastener — including the retaining ring — critical to keeping the compaction system running correctly. A missing, cracked, or deformed retaining ring can allow internal components to migrate out of alignment, leading to rapid wear of adjacent parts and potential compaction performance loss.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5002004982 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 2004982 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Retaining Ring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 30kN, 50cm/20in | DPS3050 | 5000006962 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 30kN, 60cm/24in | DPS3060 | 5000006963, 5000008422 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 28 kN, 70cm/28in | DPU 2870 | 5000007289 |
| 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 |
| DPS3060Hv | DPS3060Hv | 5100016643 |
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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