The Wacker Neuson Protecting Cap is a genuine OEM component designed for the RC50, RC70, RD40-130, and RD45-140 series single drum soil compactors and tandem rollers. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this protecting cap meets the exact fit and material specifications of the original part it replaces. Compatibility spans a wide range of RC and RD series configurations — including CAB, ROPS, DPF, VO, P, C, and O variants — making a reliable choice across your fleet.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specifications, ensuring the cap seats and seals exactly as intended at the point of installation.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to replace the original protecting cap without modification, fitting the same mounting point and interface as the factory-installed part.
- Broad Fleet Coverage — Compatible with RC50, RC50p, RC70, RC70p, RC70vo, RD40-130, and RD45-140 series machines across standard, DPF, CAB, ROPS, C, O, and P configurations.
- Component Protection Where It Counts — A correctly fitted protecting cap shields the underlying component from debris, moisture, and mechanical damage — a failed or missing cap can expose critical parts to contamination and accelerated wear.
- Verified Part Number Fit — Order with confidence using OEM part number 5100023208 to confirm you are receiving the exact replacement listed in Wacker Neuson's parts documentation.
A protecting cap is a cover or shield fitted over an exposed component, port, or connection point on compaction and roller equipment. Its role is to prevent dirt, water, and physical impact from reaching the part or interface it guards, which is especially important on machines operating in demanding soil compaction environments. When a protecting cap is cracked, missing, or improperly seated, the component beneath becomes vulnerable to contamination and damage that can lead to larger, more costly repairs.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100023208 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Protecting Cap |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Single drum soil compactor RC50 | RC50 | 5100021295, 5100047388 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC50P | RC50P | 5100021296 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70 | RC70 | 5100021297, 5100047410 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70P | RC70P | 5100021298 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70VO | RC70VO | 5100021299 |
| RD40-130 Tandem Roller | RD40-130 US | 5100021801 |
| RD45-140 Tandem Roller | RD45-140 US | 5100021802 |
| RD40-130 C Tandem Roller | RD40-130C US | 5100021803 |
| RD45-140 C Tandem Roller | RD45-140C US | 5100021804 |
| RD40-130 O Tandem Roller | RD40-130O US | 5100021805 |
| RD45-140 O Tandem Roller | RD45-140O US | 5100021806 |
| RC50 Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC50 US | 5100027575, 5100047413 |
| RC50p Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC50p US | 5100027576, 5100047414 |
| RC70 Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC70 US | 5100027577, 5100047415 |
| Vibration Roller | RC70 VO US | 5100027578 |
| RC70p Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC70p US | 5100027579, 5100047416 |
| RD40-130 | RD40-130 | 5100047382 |
| RD45-140 | RD45-140 | 5100047383 |
| RD40-130c | RD40-130c | 5100047384 |
| RD45-140c | RD45-140c | 5100047385 |
| RD40-130o | RD40-130o | 5100047386 |
| RD45-140o | RD45-140o | 5100047387 |
| RC50p | RC50p | 5100047389 |
| RC70p | RC70p | 5100047411 |
| RC70vo | RC70vo | 5100047412 |
| RD40-130 DPF | RD40-130 DPF | 5100055777 |
| RD45-140 DPF | RD45-140 DPF | 5100055778 |
| RD40-130c DPF | RD40-130c DPF | 5100055779 |
| RD45-140c DPF | RD45-140c DPF | 5100055780 |
| RD40-130o DPF | RD40-130o DPF | 5100055781 |
| RD45-140o DPF | RD45-140o DPF | 5100055782 |
| RC50 | RC50 DPF CAB | 5100064255 |
| RC50 | RC50 DPF ROPS | 5100064256 |
| RC50p | RC50p DPF CAB | 5100064257 |
| RC50p | RC50p DPF ROPS | 5100064258 |
| RC70 | RC70 DPF CAB | 5100064259 |
| RC70 | RC70 DPF ROPS | 5100064260 |
| RC70p | RC70p DPF CAB | 5100064261 |
| RC70p | RC70p DPF ROPS | 5100064262 |
| RC70vo | RC70vo DPF CAB | 5100064263 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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