The Wacker Neuson Woodruff Key 5/32 X 5/8 #60 is a genuine OEM component designed for the RT560 and RT820 series Vibratory Trench Rollers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact dimensional and material standards specified for these machines, ensuring a drop-in fit with no guesswork. It is confirmed compatible across multiple RT560 and RT820 configurations, including RT820HT variants. Keeping a genuine OEM key on hand is smart preventive maintenance for any trench roller operator who wants to protect drivetrain integrity.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to the exact 5/32 x 5/8 profile specified by Wacker Neuson, ensuring the key seats flush in the keyway without play or stress concentration.
- Direct Shaft-to-Hub Lock — Replaces the original Woodruff key in the same keyway slot, restoring proper torque transfer between shaft and mating component without machining or shimming.
- Broad RT-Series Compatibility — Fits RT560 and RT820 Vibratory Trench Rollers across multiple serial number ranges, including RT820HT high-tip variants.
- Drivetrain Integrity Restored — A worn or sheared key allows shaft and hub to slip under load, causing erratic drum operation and accelerated wear on mating surfaces; replacing it promptly restores full power transmission.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Backed by Wacker Neuson's OEM supply chain under part number 5002005291, so you can be confident the replacement matches the original in hardness, geometry, and finish.
A Woodruff key is a small, semi-circular steel key that locks a rotating shaft to a hub, pulley, or gear, preventing the two components from spinning independently under load. In a Vibratory Trench Roller, this key plays a critical role in transmitting drive torque cleanly and consistently to the drum assembly. When the key shears or wears, the shaft and hub lose their positive connection, which can cause vibration loss, uneven compaction, and rapid damage to the keyway itself — turning a simple, low-cost fix into a much larger repair if left unaddressed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5002005291 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 2005291 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Woodruff Key 5/32 X 5/8 #60 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT560 | 5000009001, 5000009000, 5000007643, 5000007642 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT820 | 5000009003, 5000009002, 5000007644, 5000007652 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT820HT | 5000007645, 5000008047 |
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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