The Wacker Neuson Connecting Rod Complete is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plate compactors and pumps, including the BPU 2540A, VP2050A, VP1550A, VP1340A, WP1540A, WP1550A, and BPS series machines. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same assembly installed at the factory — no guesswork on fitment or dimensional accuracy. The is supplied as a complete connecting rod assembly, so all critical sub-components arrive together ready for installation. Confirmed compatibility spans over 25 individual machine configurations, making this a go-to service part for dealers, rental fleets, and independent repair shops running Wacker Neuson equipment.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Rod Geometry — Manufactured to the exact bore diameter, length, and bearing clearance specifications required by Wacker Neuson engines, ensuring correct piston travel and compression.
- Complete Assembly — Supplied as a full connecting rod assembly, so cap, bearings, and hardware arrive as a matched set — install what you receive without sourcing individual components separately.
- Broad Compactor and Pump Fitment — Verified for BPU 2540A, VP2050A/Aw, VP1550A/Aw, VP1340A/Aw, WP1540A/Aw, WP1550A/Aw, BPS1550A/Aw, BPS2050A/Aw, and related US and international variants.
- Sustained Engine Output — A correctly fitted connecting rod maintains proper power transfer from piston to crankshaft; a worn or failed rod causes vibration, loss of compression, and engine knock that can quickly escalate to full engine failure.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Carrying OEM part number 5100049545, this part is backed by Wacker Neuson's manufacturing standards and is the authorized replacement for all covered models.
The connecting rod is the mechanical link between the piston and the crankshaft inside the engine. As the piston moves up and down under combustion pressure, the connecting rod converts that linear motion into the rotational force that drives the crankshaft and, ultimately, powers the machine. Because it operates under high-speed, high-load cycling, the connecting rod and its bearing surfaces are subject to significant wear over time. When a connecting rod wears, loses its bearing clearance, or fails outright, the result is typically severe internal engine damage — including crankshaft scoring, piston failure, or complete seizure — making timely replacement with a correct, quality part critical to protecting the engine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100049545 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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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