The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Head Gasket 1,1 is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU6555Heh US, DPU6555Hech US, and DPU6555Hehapn vibration plate compactors. As a direct OEM replacement, this gasket is produced to the exact material and dimensional specifications Wacker Neuson requires for these machines — no guesswork on compatibility. It installs in place of the original, making it a straightforward swap for technicians servicing the cylinder head on any of these DPU6555 series plates. Keep part number on hand as a service spare and protect your equipment from the consequences of a compromised seal.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Sealing Material — Manufactured to the precise material composition and compression tolerances Wacker Neuson specifies for the DPU6555 series engine, ensuring a consistent, leak-free seal at the cylinder head joint.
- Drop-In Cylinder Head Replacement — Matches the original gasket profile exactly, locating correctly over head bolts and coolant/oil passages without trimming or adaptation.
- Confirmed Fitment for DPU6555 Series Plates — Verified for the DPU6555Heh US, DPU6555Hech US, and DPU6555Hehapn vibration plate compactors; always cross-reference your machine's model and serial number before ordering.
- Protects Engine Integrity — A sound cylinder head gasket maintains correct combustion chamber pressure, preventing power loss, oil contamination, and coolant intrusion that can cause rapid engine wear.
- Combustion and Emissions Safety — A correctly seated gasket keeps combustion gases fully contained, preventing exhaust blowback that can create operator hazards and cause the engine to run outside its designed parameters.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Supplied as genuine OEM, so you can order with confidence that 5100062299 is the correct specification for these applications.
A cylinder head gasket forms the critical seal between the engine block and the cylinder head, holding combustion pressure inside the cylinder while keeping engine oil and coolant in their separate passages. When this gasket fails — through heat cycling, over-torquing, or age — the engine can lose compression, mix fluids internally, or allow exhaust gases to escape, all of which cause rapid and costly engine damage. Replacing a worn or blown cylinder head gasket promptly is one of the most important steps in preserving the long-term health of a plate compactor's engine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100062299 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Head Gasket 1,1 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU6555Heh US | DPU6555Heh US | 5100058447 |
| DPU6555Hech US | DPU6555Hech US | 5100062487 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU6555Hehapn | 5100079579 |
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
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