The Wacker Neuson Retaining Ring is a genuine OEM retaining ring designed for the DPU4045Ye, DPU40Yeh, DPU40Yeh US, DPU45Yeh, DPU45Yeh US, DPU45Yeh EU, and DPU4045Yehzf LRC series vibratory plates. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part carries the same specifications as the component installed at the factory, so you can install with confidence. Compatibility extends across multiple DPU40 and DPU45 variants, including LRC-equipped and zero-fume models, making a widely applicable service part for this compactor family.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Retention Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact dimensional tolerances, ensuring the ring seats, grips, and releases exactly as the original component did at the point of assembly.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original groove dimensions and ring profile for a straightforward swap with no machining or adapting required.
- Broad DPU40 and DPU45 Series Fitment — Confirmed for DPU4045Ye, DPU4045Yeh, DPU4045Yehzf, DPU40Yeh US/EU, DPU45Yeh US/EU, and LRC-equipped variants across both US and EU market configurations.
- Keeps Critical Assemblies Secured — A retaining ring that has worn, cracked, or slipped allows internal components to shift axially, leading to accelerated wear, vibration irregularities, or outright component failure in the compactor drive train.
- Verified OEM Part Number — Order by part number 5000216649 with confidence; this is the current authorized Wacker Neuson part number for this application, eliminating guesswork on supersessions.
A retaining ring is a small but load-bearing fastening component that locks rotating or sliding parts — such as shafts, pins, or bearings — into a precise axial position within their housing or groove. In a vibratory plate compactor like the DPU4045Ye series, these rings prevent internal drive components from migrating under the constant cyclic forces generated during compaction. When a retaining ring fails or is missing, the parts it secures can shift, causing uneven wear, noise, loss of compaction force, or damage to surrounding components that are far more costly to replace.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000216649 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0216649 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Retaining Ring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU45Yeh US | DPU45Yeh US | 5100063121 |
| V.Plate DPU 4045Ye | DPU 4045YE | 5000610181 |
| DPU4045Yeh | DPU4045Yeh | 5100009662 |
| DPU4045Yeh LRC | DPU4045Yeh LRC | 5100063118 |
| DPU4045Yehzf LRC | DPU4045Yehzf LRC | 5100063120 |
| DPU40Yeh US | DPU40Yeh US | 5100063124 |
| DPU40Yeh EU | DPU40Yeh EU | 5100068379 |
| DPU45Yeh EU | DPU45Yeh EU | 5100068380 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4045Ye | DPU 4045Ye | 5000610350 |
| DPU4045YE | DPU4045Ye | 5100016954 |
| Vibrationsplatte | DPU4045Yehzf | 5100022113 |
| DPU4045Yeh EU | DPU4045Yeh EU | 5100063123 |
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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