The Wacker Neuson Recoil Starter is a genuine OEM recoil starter designed for the DPU and DPS series reversible plate compactors, including the DPU 2540H, DPU 2550H, DPU 2560H, DPU 3050H, DPU 3060H, DPU 3070H, DPU 3750Hts, DPU 3760Hets, and DPS 1850H and DPS 2050H variants. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is a factory-original component built to the same specification as the part it replaces — ensuring the pull-start mechanism engages and retracts exactly as intended. Fitment also extends to H-TS and HE-TS hybrid-electric variants, including the DPU 3050HE, DPU 3060HE-TS, DPU 3750Hets, and DPU 3760Hets. When you need a dependable fix and want to keep the machine performing as designed, this is the correct part.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cord and Housing Tolerances — Factory-original construction means the recoil spring tension, rope length, and pulley geometry match the engine's pull-start requirements exactly, delivering a consistent engagement feel with every pull.
- Drop-In Installation — Mounts directly to the engine shroud using the original bolt pattern, with no trimming, shimming, or adapter hardware needed to seat the assembly correctly.
- Broad DPU and DPS Series Coverage — Fits nineteen models across the DPU 2500, 3000, and 3700 series and the DPS 1850H and DPS 2050H series, including standard, H-TS, and HE-TS configurations.
- Consistent Cold and Warm Starts — A fully intact recoil starter delivers smooth rope travel and reliable spring return, so the engine fires when it needs to rather than wasting time on failed pull attempts on site.
- Verified Part Number 5100051946 — Confirm this number against your machine's serial plate or parts manual before ordering to ensure you receive the correct assembly for your specific DPU or DPS model.
The recoil starter is the manual pull-start mechanism that cranks the engine when the operator pulls the starter rope. When the rope is pulled, an internal pulley unwinds and engages a set of pawls or dogs that spin the engine flywheel — once the engine fires, those pawls retract and the spring-loaded pulley rewinds the rope automatically. A worn or broken recoil starter typically presents as a rope that won't retract, a handle that pulls all the way through with no resistance, or an assembly that simply won't engage the engine at all — any of which leaves the compactor unable to start. Replacing the complete assembly rather than individual internals is the most reliable repair approach and restores full starting function quickly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100051946 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037 |
| DPU 2560H-TS | DPU 2560H-TS | 5000610038 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041 |
| DPU 3060H-TS | DPU 3060H-TS | 5000610042 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| DPU 3060HE-TS | DPU 3060HE-TS | 5000610302 |
| DPS1850H Asphalt | DPS1850H Asphalt | 5000610033 |
| DPS1850H Basic | DPS1850H Basic | 5000610032 |
| DPS1850H Vario | DPS1850H Vario | 5000610034 |
| DPU 3750Hts | DPU 3750Hts | 5000610321 |
| DPU 3750Hets | DPU 3750Hets | 5000610322 |
| DPU 3760Hts | DPU 3760Hts | 5000610358 |
| DPU 3760Hets | DPU 3760Hets | 5000610359 |
| DPS2050H | DPS2050H | 5100061223 |
| DPS2050Hw | DPS2050Hw | 5100061224 |
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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