The Wacker Neuson 5000406629 is a genuine OEM Knob designed for a wide range of VP, WP, WPU, WPP, and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. As a direct factory replacement, this knob is produced to the same standards as the original component and carries the full backing of Wacker Neuson's OEM parts program. Confirmed fitment spans popular models including the VP1135A, VP1340A, VP1550A, VP2050A, WP1235A, WP1540A, WP1550A, WP2050A, WPU1550A, and AP1550A, among many others across the vibratory plate family. When a knob cracks, strips, or goes missing, swapping in part number 5000406629 restores full operator control without guesswork.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to exact dimensional and material specifications, ensuring the knob seats, threads, and locks precisely as the original did.
- Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to mount directly onto the same interface as the factory knob, so installation is straightforward with standard hand tools.
- Broad Vibratory Plate Compatibility — Fits VP, WP, WPU, WPP, and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, covering a large portion of the Wacker Neuson plate compactor lineup.
- Restores Confident Operator Control — A worn, cracked, or absent knob can make precise adjustments awkward and slow; replacing it with 5000406629 returns full tactile control to the operator.
- Verified Part Number — Cross-reference part number 5000406629 against your machine's serial number and model plate to confirm an exact match before ordering.
A knob is a small but essential interface component that allows the operator to make controlled adjustments to machine settings — such as throttle, depth, or engagement controls — directly by hand. When a knob becomes cracked, stripped, or missing entirely, the underlying shaft or control mechanism becomes difficult or unsafe to operate precisely, potentially causing mis-settings that affect compaction output. Replacing a damaged knob promptly keeps the operator in full control of the machine and prevents undue wear on the exposed control shaft beneath it.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000406629 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0406629 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Knob |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| VP1135AW VIBROPLATE | VP1135AW | 5000009058, 5000630060 |
| VP1135A VIBROPLATE | VP1135A | 5000009057, 5000630059 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033, 5100071592 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
| VP1340A VIBROPLATE | VP1340A | 5000009031, 5000630057 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| Single Direction Plate | VPH70 | 5000006907 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1235A | WP1235A | 5000630016 |
| WPP 1550Aw | WPP1550Aw | 5000630030 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | HD 3.7 | 5000006906 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550AW | 5000009540 |
| WPP 1540A | WPP1540A | 5000630025 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1135A | 5000009519 |
| WPP 1550A | WPP1550A | 5000630029 |
| WP 1540A | WP1540A | 5000630017 |
| WP 2050A | WP2050A | 5000630022 |
| HP50A | HP50A | 5000009508 |
| WP 1550A | WP1550A | 5000630019 |
| WPP 1540Aw | WPP1540Aw | 5000630026 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1235Aw-L | 5000630105, 5000630104 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550A | 5000009539 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1235Aw-LL | 5000630122 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1235Aw | 5000630103 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw-L | 5000630126 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw-L | 5000630123 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP2050Aw-L | 5000630125 |
| Reversible Plates | WPU 1550A-L | 5000630124 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| VP1550AW-CN | VP1550AW-CN | 5100055200 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS600A | 5000630010 |
| VP1550AW/WH | VP1550AW/WH | 5000630373 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw | 5000630112 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Aw | 5000630115 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw | 5000630106 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | MP15A | 5000630318 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550AW | 5100071591 |
| WPU1550A-US | WPU1550A-US | 5100069716 |
| WPU1550AW-US | WPU1550AW-US | 5100069715 |
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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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