The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Head Gasket 1,25 is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU6555Heh US and DPU6555Hech US vibration plates. As a direct OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring a correct sealing surface match between the cylinder head and engine block. This gasket is the right choice when rebuilding or servicing the top end of your Wacker Neuson plate compactor engine. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure an exact application match.
Key Features
- OEM Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to the original combustion-pressure and thermal-cycling tolerances required by this engine, not a generic approximation.
- Direct Head-to-Block Fit — Matches the original bolt pattern, bore diameter, and thickness specification of the 5100062303 for a drop-in installation with no surface rework needed.
- Confirmed Fitment — Verified for the DPU6555Heh US and DPU6555Hech US vibration plate compactors.
- Compression and Leak Protection — A correctly seated cylinder head gasket maintains combustion chamber pressure and prevents coolant or oil migration across the sealing surfaces, keeping the engine running at full power.
- Critical Safety Seal — A failed head gasket can allow combustion gases to escape or fluids to enter the cylinder, creating an unsafe operating condition; replacing it with the correct OEM part restores a fully sealed combustion environment.
The cylinder head gasket sits between the engine's cylinder head and the engine block, forming a pressure-tight seal that contains combustion gases while preventing oil and coolant from mixing or leaking into the cylinder. It operates under extreme heat and clamping pressure every time the engine runs, which causes gradual compression over time. When a head gasket fails, the engine typically loses power, overheats, or produces visible exhaust smoke — all signs that the seal has been compromised and the gasket needs to be replaced promptly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100062303 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Head Gasket 1,25 |
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
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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