The Wacker Neuson Rope is a genuine OEM Rope designed for the DPU5260Hehb+ US and DPU6275Hehb+ US plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part carries the same specification as the component installed at the factory, so you can be confident it will fit and function exactly as intended. Whether you're completing a scheduled service or replacing a worn-out starter rope on site, this is the correct, authorized part for these machines.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and length specifications, ensuring the rope delivers the correct pull resistance and flexibility for smooth, consistent starting.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Engineered to route and seat through the recoil starter housing exactly as the original, making installation straightforward without modification or adaptation.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Verified for the DPU5260Hehb+ US and DPU6275Hehb+ US Wacker Neuson plate compactors.
- Restored Starting Performance: — A fresh, intact rope transfers full pull force to the recoil mechanism so the engine turns over cleanly every time — a frayed or snapped rope leaves your compactor dead on the job.
- Authorized Wacker Neuson Part: — Part number 5100057256 is an official Wacker Neuson component, giving you full traceability and confidence that you're installing the right part the first time.
The starter rope is the link between the operator and the engine's recoil starter system. When you pull the handle, the rope transfers that force through the recoil mechanism to spin the engine over and initiate ignition. Over time, repeated use causes the rope to fray, thin, or snap entirely — at which point the machine simply cannot be started manually. Replacing a worn starter rope promptly with a correctly specified part like the Wacker Neuson 5100057256 restores full starting capability and prevents unnecessary strain on the surrounding recoil housing components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100057256 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rope |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU5260Hehb+ US | DPU5260Hehb+ US | 5100077268 |
| DPU6275Hehb+ US | DPU6275Hehb+ US | 5100077279 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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