The Wacker Neuson Bleeder Valve is a genuine OEM bleeder valve designed for the DPU6555Heh, DPU6555Hech, DPU5545Heh, DPU5260Hehb+, and DPU6275Hehb+ series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the original component installed at the factory, ensuring a drop-in fit with no adaptation needed. This bleeder valve is the correct service replacement for keeping hydraulic systems properly bled across all listed DPU plate compactor models. Confirm your machine model against the fitment list before ordering to ensure compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hydraulic Integrity — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to exact hydraulic system tolerances, ensuring the valve seats and seals correctly under operating pressure without leakage.
- Direct Service Replacement — Installs in place of the original bleeder valve using existing ports and fittings — no reworking of hydraulic lines or mounting points required.
- Broad DPU Series Compatibility — Fits DPU6555Heh, DPU6555Hech, DPU5545Heh, DPU5260Hehb+, and DPU6275Hehb+ reversible plate compactors, covering a wide range of Wacker Neuson's heavy-duty vibratory plate lineup.
- Restore Proper Hydraulic Bleeding — A functioning bleeder valve allows trapped air to be purged from the hydraulic circuit; a damaged or failed valve prevents correct bleeding, leading to spongy hydraulic response and loss of compaction control.
- Fuel System Safety Relevance — Correct hydraulic bleeding is essential to safe and predictable machine operation; using the proper OEM-spec valve prevents pressure irregularities that could compromise operator control.
A bleeder valve is a small but critical component in a hydraulic system, providing a controlled point to release trapped air from hydraulic lines and circuits. Air pockets in a hydraulic system reduce efficiency and can cause erratic or unresponsive behavior in hydraulically driven functions — on a reversible plate compactor, this directly affects directional control and compaction performance. When a bleeder valve fails, becomes blocked, or leaks, proper bleeding of the hydraulic system is no longer possible, making routine maintenance and system repairs significantly more difficult and potentially unsafe.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100068967 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Bleeder Valve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU6555Heh US | DPU6555Heh US | 5100058447 |
| DPU6555Hech US | DPU6555Hech US | 5100062487 |
| DPU5545Heh US | DPU5545Heh US | 5100063122 |
| DPU5260Hehb+ US | DPU5260Hehb+ US | 5100077268 |
| DPU6275Hehb+ US | DPU6275Hehb+ US | 5100077279 |
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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