The Wacker Neuson Needle is a genuine OEM component designed for the BS50-4s and BS60-4s series four-stroke vibratory rammers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this needle delivers the exact fit and fuel metering profile required by the carburetor on these machines. Fitment covers a wide range of BS50-4s and BS60-4s configurations, including standard, high-altitude, and EU variants equipped with the 280mm/11 in shoe. Keeping the correct needle in service ensures the carburetor maintains the proper air-fuel mixture for consistent, responsive engine performance.
Key Features
- Exact OEM Fuel Metering Profile — Manufactured to the precise taper and diameter spec required by the BS50-4s and BS60-4s carburetor, ensuring the correct fuel-to-air ratio across the throttle range.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Part number 5200006956 is sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, so you receive the same component installed at the factory — no guesswork on fit or compatibility.
- Broad BS-Series Fitment — Compatible with numerous BS50-4s and BS60-4s vibratory rammer configurations, including standard, high-altitude, and EU variants with the 280mm/11 in shoe.
- Restores Throttle Response and Engine Smoothness — A worn or damaged needle causes erratic idling, lean or rich running, and loss of power. Replacing it with the correct OEM needle returns crisp throttle response and stable engine operation.
- Drop-In Carburetor Replacement — Installs directly into the existing carburetor needle clip position with no modification to the carb body or fuel system.
The needle is a precision-machined component that sits inside the carburetor's needle jet and controls fuel delivery across the mid-throttle range. As the throttle slide rises and falls, the needle moves with it, varying the fuel flow through the jet to maintain the correct mixture. Over time, the needle can wear at its clip groove or taper, causing the carburetor to run rich or lean — resulting in hard starting, rough idling, or a loss of pulling power during compaction. Replacing a worn needle with the correct OEM part restores the carburetor to its designed fuel curve and returns the rammer to full operating performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200006956 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Needle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS50-4s | 5000620908, 5000620322, 5000620071, 5000620078, 5200000679, 5200000644, 5200000662, 5200000680 |
| BS60 -4s RMR,11 PL SHOE,HA 42 | BS60-4s | 5000620387, 5000620909, 5000620323, 5000620073, 5000620072, 5000620820, 5200000647, 5200000648, 5200000667, 5200000668, 5200000683, 5200000674, 5200000675, 5200011110, 5200011111 |
| Four-cycle Rammer,280mm/11in S hoe | BS60-4s EU | 5000620388, 5000620074, 5000620483, 5000620813, 5000620819, 5000620816, 5200003883, 5200004239 |
| Four-stroke Vibratory Rammer, 280mm/11in Shoe | BS50-4s EU | 5000620811 |
| 280/11in Shoe, Vibratory Ramme r | MS54 | 5200008223 |
| Vibratory Rammer with 280mm/11 in Shoe | BS50-4HO EU | 5000620818 |
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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