The Wacker Neuson Screw M12 x 25 Button Head is a genuine OEM fastener designed for the WPU1550A, WPU1550Aw, WPU1550AW-US, WPU1550A-US, and WPU 1550A-L reversible plate compactors. As a direct-from-manufacturer component, this screw meets the exact dimensional and material specifications Wacker Neuson requires for safe, secure assembly. Sourcing the correct OEM fastener ensures proper torque retention and structural integrity throughout the compactor's service life. Cross-reference part number before ordering to confirm compatibility with your specific machine.
Key Features
- Correct Thread Engagement: — M12 x 25 button head profile matches the original hardware specification, ensuring full thread engagement without over-penetration or binding.
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's material grade requirements, delivering the tensile strength needed to hold up under compaction vibration and operational stress.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Installs directly into existing threaded bores on covered models with no modification to mounting surfaces or surrounding components.
- Broad WPU1550 Series Coverage: — Fits multiple variants across the WPU1550A lineup, including the WPU1550Aw, WPU1550AW-US, WPU1550A-US, and WPU 1550A-L reversible plates.
- Structural Integrity Under Load: — A correctly installed fastener keeps critical assemblies secured during high-frequency compaction cycles; a worn or incorrect screw risks loosening, component shift, or damage to the plate.
A button head screw is a threaded fastener with a low-profile, dome-shaped head that distributes clamping load across a wider bearing surface than a standard hex cap screw. On plate compactors like the WPU1550A series, fasteners of this type are used to secure components where a flush or near-flush profile is required to avoid interference with adjacent parts or ground-contact surfaces. When a fastener stretches, strips, or goes missing, the assembly it holds can shift or separate under vibration, leading to accelerated wear on surrounding components and potential safety concerns during operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000405718 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0405718 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Screw M12 x 25 Button Head |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033, 5100071592 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
| Reversible Plates | WPU 1550A-L | 5000630124 |
| WPU1550AW-US | WPU1550AW-US | 5100069715 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550AW | 5100071591 |
| WPU1550A-US | WPU1550A-US | 5100069716 |
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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