The Wacker Neuson Rope Disc is a genuine OEM component designed for a broad range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plates, rammers, and floor saws — including the VP1135A, VP1340A, VP1550A, VP2050A, WP1540A, WP1550A, BPU 2540A, GV 2500A, and BFS 735A series. As a factory-sourced part, the meets Wacker Neuson's original build specifications, ensuring a correct drop-in fit without guesswork. This rope disc is a critical recoil starter component, and running a worn or damaged disc can prevent the engine from starting reliably. Keeping a fresh on hand is a practical step for any operator or service technician managing a fleet of Wacker Neuson equipment.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Disc Material — Produced to Wacker Neuson's original friction and wear specifications, so the rope engages and releases with the same feel and durability as the factory-installed disc.
- Direct-Fit Recoil Starter Replacement — Seats into the recoil starter housing the same way as the original, with no trimming, drilling, or adapter hardware needed.
- Wide Model Coverage — Compatible with VP1030, VP1135, VP1340, VP1550, VP2050, WP1540, WP1550, BPU 2540A, GV 2500A, and BFS 735A series machines across US, CN, and international configurations.
- Consistent Pull-Start Engagement — A properly conditioned rope disc ensures the starter rope grips and releases cleanly on every pull, maintaining fast, frustration-free cold and warm starts.
- Starter System Safety — A worn rope disc can cause the starter rope to slip or bind mid-pull, creating a recoil hazard for the operator. Replacing it on schedule keeps the starting system predictable and safe.
The rope disc is a wear component inside the recoil starter assembly. When the operator pulls the starter rope, the disc creates the friction interface that transfers rotational energy to spin the engine over for ignition. Over time, heat cycles and repeated use cause the disc material to wear smooth, reducing grip and making the engine harder or impossible to start. A failed rope disc can also allow the rope to release unpredictably under tension, which poses a snap-back risk. Replacing the disc at the first sign of slipping or difficulty starting restores the starter assembly to safe, dependable operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100005308 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rope Disc |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GV2500A | GV2500A | 5000009345, 5000009350 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw | 5100018329 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw | 5100016241 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw US | 5100018327 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A | 5100018330 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw US | 5100029058, 5100018346 |
| VP1135A | VP1135A | 5100029066, 5100018353 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A | 5100018323 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw US | 5100018324 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A US | 5100018328 |
| VP1135AWSingle Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1135Aw US | 5100018350, 5100029063 |
| VP1135A-VIBROPLATE | VP1135A US | 5100018351, 5100029064 |
| VP2050Aw | VP2050Aw US | 5100029050, 5100018358 |
| VP2050A | VP2050A US | 5100029051, 5100018359 |
| VP2050Aw | VP2050Aw | 5100029052, 5100018360 |
| VP2050A | VP2050A | 5100029053, 5100018361 |
| VP1550Aw | VP1550Aw US | 5100029054, 5100018342 |
| VP1550A | VP1550A US | 5100029055, 5100018343 |
| VP1550Aw | VP1550Aw | 5100029056, 5100018344 |
| VP1550A | VP1550A | 5100029057, 5100018345 |
| VP1340A | VP1340A US | 5100029059, 5100018347 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw | 5100029060, 5100018348, 5100026775 |
| VP1140A | VP1340A | 5100029061, 5100018349 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw Loxam | 5100029062 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| Gasoline Powered Floor Saw | BFS 735A | 5100001816 |
| Floor saw BFS735 | BFS 735 | 5100009932 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A US | 5100018325 |
| VP1135Aw | VP1135Aw | 5100018352, 5100029065 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1030Aw | VP1030Aw | 5100018356 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1030A | VP1030A | 5100018357 |
| BFS735 | BFS735 | 5100029228 |
| Vibration Plate | WP1550Aw CN | 5100039663 |
| Vibration Plate | VP2050Aw CN | 5100039664 |
| Vibration Plate | VP1340Aw CN | 5100039665 |
| Vibration Plate | VP1135Aw CN | 5100039666 |
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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