The Wacker Neuson Bowden Cable is a genuine OEM component designed for the RD7H, RD7Yeh, RD7Af, RD7Hf, RD7Hehf, RD7Yehfb, and RD10Yehf series double drum rollers. As a direct OEM replacement, part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring correct fit and consistent operation across all compatible machines. This cable serves a critical control function and is one of the most straightforward service items to replace when wear or damage is detected — provided you have the right part on hand.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cable Integrity — Manufactured to original specification with consistent cable tension and sheath durability, so throttle or clutch response stays precise and predictable over the machine's service life.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to connect at the same anchor points and route through the same guides as the original, keeping installation straightforward without reworking cable runs or brackets.
- Broad RD7 and RD10 Series Coverage — Compatible with a wide range of RD7H, RD7Yeh, RD7Af, RD7Hf, RD7Hehf, RD7Yehfb, RD7Afb, and RD10Yehf variants, including both LRC and HRC configurations. Always verify against your specific model number.
- Responsive Machine Control — A correctly tensioned Bowden Cable delivers crisp, accurate operator input to the drive or throttle mechanism. A frayed, kinked, or stretched cable introduces lag, erratic response, or complete loss of control — all of which interrupt productive compaction work.
- Operator Safety Relevance — On self-propelled roller equipment, control cable integrity directly affects the operator's ability to manage machine direction and speed. Replacing a worn cable promptly keeps control inputs accurate and the machine responding as intended.
A Bowden Cable is a flexible control cable assembly made up of an inner wire that moves inside a protective outer sheath. On compaction rollers like the Wacker Neuson RD7 and RD10 series, it transmits operator lever or handle movements to the drive, throttle, or clutch mechanism at the other end of the machine. When the inner wire stretches or breaks, or the outer sheath kinks or cracks, the mechanical link between the operator and the controlled function is lost or degraded — resulting in sluggish response, unintended movement, or complete control failure. Replacing the cable at the first sign of wear restores direct, accurate control and keeps the machine performing as designed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100006889 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Bowden Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD7Yehf HRC | RD7Yehf HRC | 5100006337, 5100006341 |
| RD7H | RD7H | 5100006333 |
| RD7Heh | RD7Heh | 5100006334 |
| RD7Yeh LRC | RD7Yeh LRC | 5100006335 |
| RD7Yeh HRC | RD7Yeh HRC | 5100006336, 5100006467 |
| RD7Hf | RD7Hf | 5100006338 |
| RD7Hehf | RD7Hehf | 5100006339 |
| RD7Yehf LRC | RD7Yehf LRC | 5100006340 |
| RD7Af HRC | RD7Af HRC | 5100006342 |
| RD7Hfb | RD7Hfb | 5100006343 |
| RD7Hehfb | RD7Hehfb | 5100006344 |
| RD7Yehfb LRC | RD7Yehfb LRC | 5100006345 |
| RD7Yehfb HRC | RD7Yehfb HRC | 5100006346 |
| RD7Afb HRC | RD7Afb HRC | 5100006347 |
| RD10Yehf LRC | RD10Yehf LRC | 5100070502 |
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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