The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Actuating Cable designed for the RD18-80, RD18-100, and RD18-100C series tandem rollers. As a factory-authorized component, it is manufactured to the exact specifications required for correct operation across the full RD18 lineup, including US and SE variants. Sourcing the correct actuating cable by part number ensures a direct, trouble-free installation with no guesswork on fitment. This cable is the right choice for contractors who need a fast, confident repair that restores the machine to proper working order.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cable Construction — Built to Wacker Neuson's original routing length and end-fitting specifications, so cable tension and travel remain within the designed operating range.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to connect at the same anchor and attachment points as the original, allowing straightforward installation without reworking brackets or hardware.
- Broad RD18 Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across RD18-80, RD18-100, and RD18-100C models, including US and SE configurations, as well as updated .3-generation machines.
- Smooth, Consistent Actuation — A correctly functioning actuating cable delivers precise, lag-free control input; a stretched or frayed cable introduces response delay that affects compaction accuracy and operator control.
- Operational Safety Relevance — On compaction equipment, degraded cable response can compromise the operator's ability to control drive or braking functions reliably; replacing a worn cable promptly restores full machine control.
An actuating cable transmits mechanical input from a control lever or handle to a downstream component — such as a drive clutch, brake, or directional valve — by converting the operator's hand or foot movement into a pulling force along the cable's length. On tandem rollers like the RD18 series, this cable is part of the control system that governs how drive or compaction functions are engaged and released. When the cable stretches, frays, or develops slack, control response becomes sluggish or unpredictable, making precise operation difficult and potentially creating unsafe conditions on grade or confined work areas.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100058611 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Actuating Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD18-80 Tandem Roller | RD18-80 | 5100011382, 5100047360, 5100055774 |
| RD18-100 Tandem Roller | RD18-100 | 5100011383, 5100047361, 5100055775 |
| RD18-100 C Tandem Roller | RD18-100 C | 5100011384 |
| RD18-80 Tandem Roller | RD18-80 US | 5100027572 |
| RD18-100 Tandem Roller | RD18-100 US | 5100027573 |
| RD18-100 C Tandem Roller | RD18-100 C US | 5100027574 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-80 SE | 5100044988 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-100 SE | 5100044989 |
| RD 18-100 C | RD18-100c | 5100047362, 5100055776 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-100c 3 | 5100047363 |
| RD18-80.3 | RD18-80.3 | 5100055946 |
| RD18 | RD18-100.3 | 5100055947 |
| RD18-100c.3 | RD18-100c.3 | 5100055948 |
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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