The Wacker Neuson Baffle is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU5247, DPU5260, DPU5275, DPU6260, DPU6275, and DPU6555 series reversible vibratory plates. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this baffle is manufactured to the same exacting standards as the original part fitted at the factory, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation on your machine. Compatibility spans a wide range of DPU-series plate compactors — including Heh, Hehp, Hehcb+, Hehcpb+, He, and H variants — making part number the right choice across a broad fleet of Wacker Neuson equipment.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to the same material grade and dimensional tolerances as the original baffle, ensuring correct airflow management and thermal performance within the machine.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to align with existing mounting points on DPU-series plate compactors, so installation goes straight in without reworking brackets or hardware.
- Broad DPU-Series Compatibility — Fits DPU5247, DPU5260, DPU5275, DPU6260, DPU6275, and DPU6555 series models across multiple configuration variants, covering a wide range of Wacker Neuson reversible plate compactors.
- Protects Engine Temperature Management — A correctly fitted baffle channels cooling airflow precisely around the engine, preventing heat buildup that can cause premature wear or unplanned shutdowns during compaction work.
- Verified Part Number — Order with confidence: part number 5100068973 is the authorised Wacker Neuson reference for this baffle, eliminating guesswork when sourcing a replacement.
A baffle is a shaped panel or deflector positioned within the engine compartment of a plate compactor to direct cooling airflow over critical engine components. By channeling air in a controlled path, the baffle ensures the engine maintains a safe operating temperature even under sustained heavy-duty compaction loads. When a baffle is cracked, missing, or incorrectly fitted, cooling air escapes along unintended paths, leading to hot spots, accelerated engine wear, and potential thermal shutdown — making prompt replacement essential to keeping the machine running at full capacity.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100068973 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Baffle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU6555Heh US | DPU6555Heh US | 5100058447 |
| DPU6555Hech US | DPU6555Hech US | 5100062487 |
| DPU5545Heh US | DPU5545Heh US | 5100063122 |
| DPU6275Heh | DPU6275Heh | 5100058467 |
| DPU5260Heh | DPU5260Heh | 5100060825 |
| DPU5260He | DPU5260He | 5100076465 |
| DPU5260Hehp | DPU5260Hehp | 5100076466 |
| DPU5260Hehcb+ | DPU5260Hehcb+ | 5100076467 |
| DPU5260Hehcpb+ | DPU5260Hehcpb+ | 5100076468 |
| DPU6260Hehp | DPU6260Hehp | 5100076469 |
| DPU6260Hehcb+ | DPU6260Hehcb+ | 5100076470 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6275He | DPU6275He | 5100076471 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6275Hecb+ | DPU6275Hecb+ | 5100076472 |
| DPU6275Hehcb+ | DPU6275Hehcb+ | 5100076473 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5260Hep | DPU5260Hep | 5100077269 |
| DPU5275Heh | DPU5275Heh | 5100077270 |
| DPU5260H | DPU5260H | 5100077271 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5260Hehcpb+ LOXAM | DPU5260Hehcb+ LOXAM | 5100077272 |
| DPU5275Hehcb+ | DPU5275Hehcb+ | 5100077273 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5260Hp | DPU5260Hp | 5100077274 |
| DPU5260Hecpb+ | DPU5260Hecpb+ | 5100077275 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5275He | DPU5275He | 5100077276 |
| DPU5247Heh | DPU5247Heh | 5100077277 |
| Vibration Plate DPU5275H | DPU5275H | 5100077278 |
| DPU6260Heh | DPU6260Heh | 5100077280 |
| DPU6260Hehcpb+ | DPU6260Hehcpb+ | 5100077282 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6275H | DPU6275H | 5100077283 |
| DPU6260He | DPU6260He | 5100077284 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260Hep | DPU6260Hep | 5100077285 |
| DPU6260Hecb+ | DPU6260Hecb+ | 5100077286 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260Hecpb+ | DPU6260Hecpb+ | 5100077287 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260H | DPU6260H | 5100077288 |
| Vibration Plate DPU6260Hp | DPU6260Hp | 5100077290 |
| 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.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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