The Wacker Neuson 5000181215 is a genuine OEM Magneto Armature designed for the BS-series gasoline vibratory rammer line. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original component installed at the factory. It is confirmed compatible with a wide range of BS-series rammers including the BS50-2, BS60-2, BS62-2, BS68-2, and BS70-2 models. When ignition system components wear or fail, restoring them with the correct OEM part ensures the machine starts reliably and runs at full compaction output.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Ignition Spec — Wound and calibrated to the original magnetic field output required by Wacker Neuson BS-series engines, ensuring correct spark timing and energy delivery.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Matches the original mounting pattern and air-gap tolerances of the BS50-2, BS60-2, BS62-2, BS68-2, and BS70-2 rammers, dropping straight into the existing ignition housing.
- Broad BS-Series Coverage — A single part number covers multiple stroke lengths and configurations across the BS50-2, BS60-2, BS62-2, BS68-2, and BS70-2 rammer families, making it a practical stock item for fleets and rental operations.
- Restored Starting Performance — A worn or cracked armature causes weak spark, hard starting, or complete no-start conditions; replacing it with part 5000181215 restores consistent ignition and full compaction force output.
- Ignition System Integrity — Correct armature output is critical for engine timing on gasoline rammers; using an OEM-spec component prevents misfires that can cause erratic ramming cycles or engine damage over time.
The magneto armature is the core generating component of a points-free electronic ignition system. As the flywheel spins past the armature, the rotating magnets induce an electrical current in the armature windings, which the ignition module then uses to fire the spark plug at precisely the right moment in the engine cycle. On a vibratory rammer like the Wacker Neuson BS series, reliable ignition directly determines compaction consistency — a weak or intermittent spark leads to misfires, loss of ram frequency, and difficult cold starts. When the armature degrades or its windings fail, the engine will typically exhibit hard starting, rough running, or a complete failure to start, making prompt replacement essential to keeping the rammer productive on trench and cohesive soil compaction work.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000181215 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0181215 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Magneto Armature |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BS50-2 10in | BS50-2 10in | 5100058346 |
| BS50-2 11in US | BS50-2 11in US | 5100030590 |
| BS50-2 11in | BS50-2 11in | 5100030591 |
| BS50-2 11in o. bsz | BS50-2 11in o. bsz | 5100068309 |
| BS50-2 6in | BS50-2 6in | 5100030592 |
| BS60-2 11in | BS60-2 11in | 5100030600, 5100037561, 5100051580 |
| BS62-2/25 | BS62-2/25 | 5100070151 |
| BS62-2/28 | BS62-2/28 | 5100070149 |
| BS62-2b/28 | BS62-2b/28 | 5100061964 |
| BS62-2lb/16 | BS62-2lb/16 | 5100061965 |
| BS62-2lb/16 Sunbelt | BS62-2lb/16 Sunbelt | 5100070528 |
| BS68-2/28 | BS68-2/28 | 5100070150 |
| BS68-2b/28 | BS68-2b/28 | 5100061969 |
| BS68-2b/28 Sunbelt | BS68-2b/28 Sunbelt | 5100070529 |
| BS70-2 11in | BS70-2 11in | 5100030607 |
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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