The Wacker Neuson Magneto Complete is a genuine OEM ignition assembly designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plates, generators, and concrete equipment, including the WP1540A, WP1550A, BPU2540A, VP series plates, GV2500A generators, and HP/HPG screed power sections. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the same magneto assembly installed at the factory — no guesswork on compatibility or output spec. It fits across the WP, WPU, VP, BPU, PT, BT, HP, HPG, and D3.5A series machines, making it a go-to stocking part for dealers and rental fleets running Wacker Neuson equipment. When your machine won't start or runs erratically, swapping in the correct OEM magneto gets you back on site with confidence.
Key Features
- Correct Ignition Output: — Genuine OEM construction ensures the magneto delivers the exact timing and voltage output required by the engine — no misfires, no hard-starting caused by off-spec components.
- Drop-In Ignition Assembly: — Supplied as a complete magneto unit with all internal components pre-assembled, so installation follows the same procedure as the original without additional parts or adaptation.
- Broad Wacker Neuson Compatibility: — Fits WP1540A, WP1550A, WP1540AW, WP1550AW, WPU1550A, VP1340A, VP1550A, VP2050A, BPU2540A, GV2500A, HP50A, HP100A, HPG50A, HPG100A, PT2A, BT24A, BT36A, and D3.5A modular vibrator series.
- Sustained Engine Performance: — A fully functioning magneto keeps the engine firing cleanly under load; a worn or failed unit causes rough running, loss of power, or a no-start condition that stops compaction and screeding work entirely.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — As a genuine OEM ignition component, the 5100050553 meets Wacker Neuson's original electrical specifications, which matters for equipment operating on regulated jobsites and in rental fleet compliance programs.
The magneto is a self-contained ignition generator that produces the high-voltage spark needed to fire the engine's cylinder without relying on an external battery or charging system. It converts mechanical rotation from the engine into a precisely timed electrical pulse delivered to the spark plug — allowing the engine to start and maintain combustion through every power stroke. When the magneto degrades or fails, the spark becomes weak or absent, leading to hard starting, misfiring under load, or a complete no-start condition that takes the machine out of service until the assembly is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100050553 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Magneto Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GV2500A | GV2500A | 5000009345, 5000009350 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 400mm/1 5.5in | WP1540AW | 5000008060, 5000009545, 5000009472, 5000630045 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550AW | 5000007576, 5000009546, 5000630043, 5000009486 |
| WP1540A VIBROPLATE | WP1540A | 5000008061, 5000630046, 5100018330 |
| WP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | WP1550A | 5000007579, 5000630044, 5100018323 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| HP50A | HP50A | 5000009508 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP100A | 5000009506 |
| HPG50A | HPG50A | 5000009509 |
| VP1550AW/WH | VP1550AW/WH | 5000630373 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw US | 5100018327 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw | 5100018329 |
| VP1340AW/WH | VP1340AW/WH | 5000630374 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw | 5100016241 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw US | 5100018324 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A US | 5100018328 |
| WPU1550AW-US | WPU1550AW-US | 5100069715 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550AW | 5100071591 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A US | 5100018325 |
| 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 |
| VP1550A | VP1550A | 5100029057 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw US | 5100029058 |
| VP1340A | VP1340A US | 5100029059 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw | 5100029060 |
| VP1140A | VP1340A | 5100029061 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw Loxam | 5100029062 |
| WPU1550A-US | WPU1550A-US | 5100069716 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5100071592 |
| PT2A | PT2A | 5100058524, 5100058525 |
| HPG100A | HPG100A | 5000009507 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | D3.5A3 | 5100072402 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | D3.5A2 | 5100072405 |
| BT24A | BT24A | 5100081469 |
| BT36A | BT36A | 5100081470 |
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.
Questions? Contact our team at [email protected] or 866-611-9369 — DHS Equipment is here to help you maintain peak performance.
