The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod Complete is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment sharing a common engine platform, including the CT48 walk-behind concrete power trowel series, GP5600A and GP6600A portable generators, BFS floor saw series, BPU 5545A reversible vibratory plate compactors, and PT4A self-priming trash pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this connecting rod complete matches the original specification exactly, ensuring correct bearing clearances, journal dimensions, and assembly tolerances right out of the box. Whether you are rebuilding an engine after a failure or completing a planned overhaul, part number delivers the same component that left the factory. Verified fitment spans the CT48-11A, CT48-13A-V, GP5600A, GP6600A, GPS5600A, GPS6600, BFS 1318A, BFS 1345, BFS 1350, BPU 5545A, and PT4A series machines.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Rod Geometry — Manufactured to the original bore, pin bore, and bearing seat dimensions so crank-to-piston alignment stays within spec after reassembly.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement — Connects directly to the existing crankshaft journal and piston pin without machining or adaptation, preserving the original engine build.
- Broad Cross-Platform Fitment — A single part number covers CT48 trowels, GP5600A/GP6600A/GPS5600A/GPS6600 generators, BFS 1318/1345/1350 floor saws, BPU 5545A plate compactors, and PT4A trash pumps.
- Restored Power Stroke Efficiency — A sound connecting rod maintains the correct compression ratio and piston travel; a worn or cracked rod causes loss of compression, knock, and eventual catastrophic engine failure.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Backed by Wacker Neuson's parts program, so the material grade, heat treatment, and surface finish meet the same standard as the original engine build.
The connecting rod is the critical mechanical link between the piston and the crankshaft inside a four-stroke engine. As the piston moves down on the power stroke, the connecting rod converts that linear force into the rotational motion that drives the crankshaft — and ultimately the machine's working attachment, whether that is a trowel blade, a generator rotor, a saw blade, a compactor plate, or a pump impeller. When a connecting rod bends, cracks, or seizes at its bearings, the engine loses compression, develops a deep knock, and will eventually seize or throw the rod entirely, causing severe secondary damage. Replacing a worn or damaged rod with a correct OEM unit like the Wacker Neuson 5200000491 restores proper compression, smooth power delivery, and protects the crankshaft and cylinder wall from further wear.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200000491 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT48-11A Trowel | CT48-11A | 5000009450, 5000620835 |
| CT48-13A-V Trowel | CT48-13A-V | 5000009452, 5000620836 |
| G 7AI | G7AI | 5000009104 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP5600A | 5000620094, 5000620095, 5000620381, 5000620382, 5000620984, 5000620979, 5000620980, 5100041979 |
| GP6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GP6600A | 5000620100, 5000620101, 5000620384, 5100042220 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP6600 | 5000620385, 5000620989, 5000620990, 5000620985, 5000620986 |
| Portable Generator | GPS5600A | 5000620981, 5000620982 |
| GPS6600A Generator, EPA | GPS6600 | 5000620987 |
| GP5600A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP5600 | 5000620983 |
| BFS 1318AB SAW | BFS 1318AB | 5000610091 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1345AB | BFS 1345AB | 5000610141 |
| BFS 1345 SAW,ABZ | BFS 1345ABZ | 5000610242 |
| BPU5545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 5545A | 5000610346, 5100009657 |
| Vibratory Plate BPU 5545A US | BPU 5545A US | 5100000678, 5100009658 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350AB | BFS 1350AB | 5100000089 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350ABZ | BFS 1350ABZ | 5100000091 |
| Floor Saw | BFS 1318A | 5100004006 |
| Gasoline Powered Floor Saw | BFS 1345A | 5100004007 |
| BFS1345Az Floor Saw | BFS 1345Az | 5100004008 |
| Gasoline Powered Floor Saw | BFS 1350A | 5100004011 |
| Gasoline Powered Floor Saw | BFS 1350Az | 5100004012 |
| BFS1350 | BFS 1350 | 5100009933 |
| BFS1345 Floor Saw | BFS 1345 | 5100009944 |
| BFS1345 | BFS1345 | 5100029230 |
| BFS1350 | BFS1350 | 5100029231 |
| PT4A | PT4A | 5100042217, 5100042604 |
| PT4A(I) | PT4A(I) | 5100042615 |
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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