The Wacker Neuson Main Jet 68 is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plate compactors, including the BPU2540A, VP2050A, VP1550A, VP1340A, WP1540A, WP1550A, and BPS series machines. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this jet is manufactured to the exact specification of the original part, ensuring the carburetor delivers the correct fuel-to-air ratio your engine depends on. It is a direct-fit replacement for all listed BPU, VP, WP, and BPS model variants, covering both standard and water-cooled configurations across US and international builds. When your compactor's engine runs rough, floods, or loses power, a worn or blocked main jet is a common culprit — and replacing it with part number restores proper fuel metering and engine response.
Key Features
- Exact Fuel Metering Calibration — Genuine OEM orifice sizing matched to the original specification, ensuring the correct fuel flow rate for consistent carburetor performance across the full throttle range.
- Direct-Fit Carburetor Installation — Threads directly into the carburetor body of compatible Wacker Neuson plate compactors with no reworking or adaptation of the fuel circuit required.
- Broad Model Coverage — Compatible with BPU2540A, VP2050A, VP1550A, VP1340A, WP1540A, WP1550A, and the full BPS1550A and BPS2050A series, including Aw, US, and CN variants.
- Restores Engine Power and Smooth Running — A correctly sized main jet maintains the fuel-to-air mixture that keeps the engine running at full power; a blocked or incorrect jet causes rough idle, bogging under load, or hard starting.
- Fuel System Integrity — Using the correct OEM-specified jet prevents lean or rich running conditions that can cause overheating or accelerated engine wear in compact plate compactor applications.
The main jet is a small but critical precision component inside the carburetor that meters the volume of fuel delivered to the engine during normal running operation. Its calibrated orifice controls how much fuel mixes with incoming air — get that balance wrong and the engine will run lean, rich, or not at all. Over time, main jets can become partially blocked by fuel varnish deposits or physically worn, leading to symptoms like loss of power, excessive fuel consumption, rough running, or difficulty starting. Replacing a faulty jet with the correct OEM part, such as the Wacker Neuson 5100005418, is one of the most effective first steps in a carburetor service.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100005418 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Main Jet 68 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw | 5100018329 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw | 5100016241 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A | 5100018330 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A | 5100018323 |
| VP2050Aw | VP2050Aw US | 5100029050 |
| VP2050A | VP2050A US | 5100029051 |
| VP2050Aw | VP2050Aw | 5100029052 |
| VP2050A | VP2050A | 5100029053 |
| VP1550Aw | VP1550Aw US | 5100029054 |
| VP1550A | VP1550A US | 5100029055 |
| VP1550Aw | VP1550Aw | 5100029056, 5100051526 |
| VP1550A | VP1550A | 5100029057 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw US | 5100029058 |
| VP1340A | VP1340A US | 5100029059 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw | 5100029060 |
| VP1140A | VP1340A | 5100029061 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw Loxam | 5100029062 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| Vibration Plate | WP1550Aw CN | 5100039663 |
| Vibration Plate | VP2050Aw CN | 5100039664 |
| Vibration Plate | VP1340Aw CN | 5100039665 |
| BPS1550A | BPS1550A | 5100061215 |
| BPS1550Aw | BPS1550Aw | 5100061216 |
| BPS2050A | BPS2050A | 5100061217 |
| BPS2050Aw | BPS2050Aw | 5100061218 |
| BPS1550Aws | BPS1550Aws | 5100067727 |
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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