The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Head is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU and DPS series reversible plate compactors, including the DPU 2540H, DPU 2550H, DPU 2560H, DPU 2560H-TS, DPS1850H, and DPS2050H models. As a factory-sourced part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a direct, drop-in replacement for worn or damaged cylinder heads. Confirm your machine's model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure compatibility with your specific unit.
Key Features
- OEM Combustion Surface Integrity — Machined to original tolerances for correct compression sealing and combustion chamber geometry, maintaining consistent engine output.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original bolt pattern, port alignment, and valve seat positions for straightforward installation without modification.
- Broad DPU and DPS Series Fitment — Compatible with multiple Wacker Neuson reversible plate compactor models, including the DPU 2540H, DPU 2550H, DPU 2560H, DPS1850H Basic, DPS1850H Vario, DPS1850H Asphalt, and DPS2050H series.
- Restores Full Engine Performance — A cracked, warped, or eroded cylinder head causes loss of compression, overheating, and hard starting; replacing it with a correctly spec'd OEM part brings the engine back to proper operating condition.
- Combustion Seal Safety — A correctly seated cylinder head is critical to preventing combustion gas leaks that can accelerate engine wear and create unsafe operating conditions on the worksite.
The cylinder head sits at the top of the engine block and forms the upper boundary of the combustion chamber, housing the valves, ports, and in many designs the valve seats and guides that control airflow in and out of the cylinder. It works together with the head gasket to contain the high pressures generated during combustion and to channel coolant or airflow around the combustion area. When a cylinder head warps, cracks, or suffers erosion around the sealing surfaces, the engine loses compression, runs poorly, overheats, or fails to start — making timely replacement essential to keeping the compactor in working condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100051960 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Head |
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 |
| DPS1850H Asphalt | DPS1850H Asphalt | 5000610033 |
| DPS1850H Basic | DPS1850H Basic | 5000610032 |
| DPS1850H Vario | DPS1850H Vario | 5000610034 |
| 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.
Questions? Contact our team at [email protected] or 866-611-9369 — DHS Equipment is here to help you maintain peak performance.
