The Wacker Neuson Actuating Cable is a genuine OEM component designed for the RD18-80, RD18-100, and RD18-100c series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a factory-sourced part, it meets the exact specifications Wacker Neuson engineers built into these machines, ensuring a direct, plug-in replacement with no guesswork on fitment. Compatibility extends across the RD18-80, RD18-80.3, RD18-100, RD18-100.3, RD18-100c, and RD18-100c.3 variants, making this a single part number that covers the full RD18 family. If your machine's forward and reverse engagement is sluggish, unresponsive, or stuck, replacing the actuating cable with part restores precise operator control.
Key Features
- OEM Cable Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original tension and flexibility specifications, so cable travel and actuation response match what the machine was designed to deliver.
- Broad RD18 Series Coverage — A single part number fits the RD18-80, RD18-80.3, RD18-100, RD18-100.3, RD18-100c, and RD18-100c.3, covering the full range of RD18 reversible compactors.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to the same routing path, end fittings, and cable length as the original, so installation follows the factory service procedure without adaptation.
- Restored Direction Control — A worn or frayed actuating cable causes imprecise or failed engagement of forward and reverse travel; a fresh OEM cable returns crisp, predictable machine response.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, carrying part number 5100068728, so you can cross-reference against your machine's parts manual with confidence.
The actuating cable on a reversible vibratory plate compactor transfers input from the operator's control handle to the exciter unit, triggering the shift between forward and reverse travel directions. Without a properly functioning cable, the operator loses the ability to steer and reposition the machine accurately, which directly affects compaction quality and site productivity. As the cable wears, stretches, or frays over time, actuation becomes inconsistent or fails entirely — at that point, replacement is the only reliable fix.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100068728 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Actuating Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD18-80 | RD18-80 | 5100055774 |
| RD18-100 | RD18-100 | 5100055775 |
| RD18-100c | RD18-100c | 5100055776 |
| 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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