The Wacker Neuson 5100026402 Governor Rod is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU80 and DPU90 series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct OEM replacement, this rod is sourced to the exact specification used in production, ensuring it installs and functions exactly as the original. Fitment covers a wide range of DPU80 and DPU90 variants including Lec, Lem, rLec, and rLem configurations across 670 and 770 engine series, as well as US-market models. When your governor rod wears or fails, replacing it with part number 5100026402 restores proper engine speed regulation and protects compaction performance on the job.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Linkage Geometry — Manufactured to the exact rod length and connection profile required for correct governor actuation in DPU80 and DPU90 engines.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Connects to existing governor lever and throttle linkage points without modification, using the same attachment method as the original.
- Broad DPU80 and DPU90 Coverage — Compatible with Lec, Lem, rLec, and rLem variants across 670 and 770 engine configurations, including US-market DPU90 and DPU80r models.
- Restores Consistent Engine Speed Control — A worn or bent governor rod causes erratic RPM response and inconsistent compaction force; this replacement brings engine governing back to spec.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Backed by Wacker Neuson's OEM quality assurance, with part number 5100026402 confirming an exact match to your machine's original bill of materials.
The governor rod is a mechanical link in the engine's speed-control system, connecting the governor mechanism to the throttle or fuel-control lever. It transmits the governor's corrective movement to maintain a steady engine RPM under varying load conditions — critical on a reversible plate compactor where engine speed directly affects compaction frequency and plate force. When the governor rod bends, wears at its connection points, or breaks, the engine may hunt, surge, or fail to hold a consistent working speed, reducing compaction quality and potentially overloading the engine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100026402 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU90Lec770 | DPU90Lec770 | 5100027536 |
| DPU80Lec670 | DPU80Lec670 | 5100027032 |
| DPU80Lec770 | DPU80Lec770 | 5100026787 |
| DPU90Lec670 | DPU90Lec670 | 5100027534 |
| DPU80Lem770 | DPU80Lem770 | 5100018444 |
| DPU90Lem770 | DPU90Lem770 | 5100024731 |
| DPU80Lem670 | DPU80Lem670 | 5100024695 |
| DPU90Lec770 US | DPU90Lec770 US | 5100028357 |
| DPU80rLec770 | DPU80rLec770 | 5100027034 |
| DPU80rLec670 | DPU80rLec670 | 5100027033 |
| DPU80rLem670 | DPU80rLem670 | 5100024697 |
| DPU80rLem770 | DPU80rLem770 | 5100024698 |
| DPU90Lem770 US | DPU90Lem770 US | 5100024732 |
| DPU90rLec770 US | DPU90rLec770 US | 5100028359 |
| DPU90rLem770 | DPU90rLem770 US | 5100028358 |
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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