The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod Complete 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 part is manufactured to the exact tolerances required for correct engine operation across all listed models. Whether you're servicing a rental fleet or returning a single machine to full working condition, the delivers a direct, like-for-like replacement. Confirm your model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure compatibility.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Rod Geometry — Machined to the exact stroke length and bearing journal dimensions specified for Wacker Neuson vibratory plate engines, ensuring correct piston travel and compression.
- Drop-In Engine Replacement — Designed to install directly in place of the original rod assembly with no re-machining or custom fitting required at the crankshaft or piston pin.
- Broad Series Compatibility — Fits BPU2540A, VP2050A, VP1550A, VP1340A, WP1540A, WP1550A, and BPS1550A/BPS2050A series compactors, covering a wide cross-section of Wacker Neuson plate equipment.
- Restores Full Compaction Output — A worn or damaged connecting rod causes loss of power, excessive vibration, and engine knock; replacing it with the correct OEM part returns the machine to rated compaction performance.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Supplied as an authorized OEM assembly, giving you confidence that material grade, heat treatment, and dimensional tolerances match the original production specification.
The connecting rod is the critical mechanical link between the engine's crankshaft and piston. It converts the rotational motion of the crank into the reciprocating up-and-down motion that drives the piston through its compression and power strokes. On vibratory plate compactors, where the engine operates under sustained load and high-frequency vibration, the connecting rod is subject to significant cyclic stress. When a connecting rod wears at its big-end or small-end bearings, or becomes damaged through oil starvation or impact, the result is engine knock, loss of power, and — if left unaddressed — catastrophic engine failure. Replacing the rod complete as a matched assembly restores the correct clearances and ensures the engine runs smoothly at full rated output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100049543 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod Complete |
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.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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