The Wacker Neuson 5000181215 is a genuine OEM Magneto Armature designed for the BS-series gasoline vibratory rammer lineup. As a direct OEM replacement sourced through authorized Wacker Neuson supply channels, part number 5000181215 is manufactured to the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory. This armature fits a wide range of BS-series rammers, including the BS50-2, BS60-2, BS62-2, BS68-2, and BS70-2 models, covering multiple stroke and shoe-width configurations. Confirm your machine's model number before ordering to ensure a correct, confident match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Ignition Output Spec — Wound and calibrated to the original armature specification, ensuring the correct magnetic field strength and ignition timing for reliable spark generation in your BS-series rammer.
- Drop-In Replacement — Mounts directly to the original armature bracket and flywheel using the existing hardware and air-gap setup, keeping the swap straightforward for experienced technicians.
- Broad BS-Series Coverage — Fits the BS50-2, BS60-2, BS62-2, BS68-2, and BS70-2 rammer families across multiple shoe-width and stroke configurations, making it a practical stock item for mixed fleets.
- Restored Ignition Performance — A failed or weakened armature causes hard starting, misfires, or complete no-spark conditions; replacing it with this OEM unit restores clean, consistent ignition and full compaction output.
- Ignition System Safety — Correct armature output ensures the engine starts and stops as intended, supporting reliable kill-switch and stop-circuit operation critical to safe rammer handling on trench and slope applications.
The magneto armature is the core generating component of the rammer's ignition system. As the flywheel spins past the armature's wound coils, the changing magnetic field induces the electrical current that the ignition coil converts into a high-voltage spark to fire the engine. When the armature weakens or fails — due to heat fatigue, winding damage, or air-gap drift — the spark becomes inconsistent or disappears entirely, leaving the rammer unable to start or run under load. Replacing a worn armature with a correct OEM unit like the Wacker Neuson 5000181215 restores the full ignition output the engine depends on for steady, productive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BS70-2 11in | BS70-2 11in | 5100030607 |
| BS50-2 11in | BS50-2 11in | 5100030591 |
| BS50-2 6in | BS50-2 6in | 5100030592 |
| BS60-2 11IN | BS60-2 11in | 5100030600, 5100037561, 5100051580 |
| BS50-2 11IN US | BS50-2 11in US | 5100030590 |
| BS62-2/25 | BS62-2/25 | 5100070151 |
| Rammer BS68-2b/28 Sunbelt | BS68-2b/28 Sunbelt | 5100070529 |
| BS62-2lb/16 | BS62-2lb/16 | 5100061965 |
| Rammer BS62-2lb/16 Sunbelt | BS62-2lb/16 Sunbelt | 5100070528 |
| BS68-2b/28 | BS68-2b/28 | 5100061969 |
| BS50-2 11'' | BS50-2 11in o. bsz | 5100068309 |
| BS50-2 10IN | BS50-2 10in | 5100058346 |
| BS62-2/28 | BS62-2/28 | 5100070149 |
| BS68-2/28 | BS68-2/28 | 5100070150 |
| BS62-2b/28 | BS62-2b/28 | 5100061964 |
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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