The Wacker Neuson Starter Handle is a genuine OEM Starter Handle designed for the BS50-4As, BS60-4As, BS65-4As, BS68-4As, BS70-4As, BS72-4As, BS62-4Ab/28, BS68-4Ab/28, and related 4-stroke rammer series. As a factory-sourced component, it is manufactured to the same specification as the original part fitted at the time of assembly, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation. This handle covers an extensive range of BS-series rammer models, including US, CN, and Sunbelt variants, making it a widely applicable service part for fleets running multiple configurations.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Molded and finished to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional spec, so the grip feel, cord routing, and pull resistance match what left the factory.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Mounts to the recoil starter housing using the original attachment points, requiring no modification to the shroud or recoil assembly during installation.
- Broad BS-Series Compatibility: — Confirmed fitment across BS50-4As, BS60-4As, BS65-4As, BS68-4As, BS70-4As, BS72-4As, BS62-4Ab/28, and BS68-4Ab/28 rammers, including US, CN, and Sunbelt model variants.
- Reliable Pull-Start Operation: — A correctly seated starter handle allows the operator to generate consistent, controlled pull force on every start attempt; a cracked or missing handle makes cold starts unpredictable and can snap the recoil cord prematurely.
- Operator Safety: — The handle provides the secure grip needed to control recoil force during starting; a worn or broken handle increases the risk of hand injury from unexpected cord snapback.
The starter handle is the grip component attached to the recoil starter cord on a rammer's pull-start system. When the operator pulls the handle, it draws the cord out against the recoil spring, spinning the engine's starter mechanism to initiate combustion. A damaged, cracked, or absent handle makes it difficult to apply the steady, firm pull that a 4-stroke rammer engine requires to fire reliably, and in a worst-case scenario it can cause the cord to detach mid-pull, leaving the machine unable to start in the field.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100049068 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Handle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BS50-4AS 11IN US | BS50-4As 11in US | 5100030598 |
| BS50-4As 11in | BS50-4As 11in | 5100030599 |
| BS60-4AS 11IN US | BS60-4As 11in US | 5100030605, 5100054151 |
| BS60-4As 11in | BS60-4As 11in | 5100030606, 5100037562, 5100051581 |
| BS70-4As 11in US | BS70-4As 11in US | 5100030610 |
| BS70-4As 11IN | BS70-4As 11in | 5100030611 |
| Rammer BS60-4As 11in CN | BS60-4As 11in CN | 5100058869 |
| BS65-4As 11in | BS65-4As 11in | 5100061307 |
| BS72-4As 11in | BS72-4As 11in | 5100061309 |
| BS62-4Ab/28 | BS62-4Ab/28 | 5100061966, 5100070526 |
| BS68-4Ab/28 | BS68-4Ab/28 | 5100061970, 5100070525, 5100070527 |
| 4 stroke rammer BS50-4As, 280 mm adapter | BS50-4As 11in o. bsz | 5100068310 |
| BS62-4A/28 | BS62-4A/28 | 5100068373 |
| BS68-4A/28 | BS68-4A/28 | 5100068375 |
| BS68-4A/28 CN | BS68-4A/28 CN | 5100070152 |
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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