The Wacker Neuson Piston is a genuine OEM piston designed for the RD18, RD24, RD27, RD28, RD40, and RD45 series tandem rollers. As a direct OEM replacement, this piston is manufactured to the exact tolerances and material specifications required by Wacker Neuson, ensuring a drop-in fit with no guesswork. Part number covers an extensive range of tandem roller configurations including standard, C, O, US, SE, and.3 variants across multiple generations. When you need a verified OEM component to restore your roller to full operating condition, this is the correct part.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Dimensional Tolerancing — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact bore diameter and ring groove specifications, ensuring proper compression seal and consistent power delivery within the engine.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to install into the existing cylinder bore without machine modifications, retaining the original pin bore alignment and skirt profile for correct fit every time.
- Broad Tandem Roller Compatibility — Fits RD18, RD24, RD27, RD28, RD40, and RD45 series tandem rollers across standard, C (cab), O (open), US, SE, and .3 configuration variants.
- Restored Engine Compression — A worn or scored piston leads to lost compression, increased oil consumption, and reduced drum vibration output; replacing it with 5100016270 restores full engine performance and roller productivity.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson OEM supply chain, this part carries the same part number as the original component your machine was built with.
The piston is a core reciprocating component inside the engine's cylinder bore. It transfers the force generated by combustion down through the connecting rod to the crankshaft, converting burning fuel into the rotational power that drives the roller's vibratory system and propulsion. When a piston wears, develops scoring, or loses its ring seal, compression drops, the engine runs poorly, burns excess oil, and the machine loses the power needed to achieve proper compaction output. Replacing a failed piston with the correct OEM part restores the engine's compression ratio and internal geometry, bringing the machine back to its rated performance level.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100016270 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD18-80 Tandem Roller | RD18-80 | 5100011382, 5100047360, 5100055774 |
| RD18-100 Tandem Roller | RD18-100 | 5100011383, 5100047361, 5100055775 |
| RD18-100 C Tandem Roller | RD18-100 C | 5100011384 |
| RD24-100 Tandem Roller | RD24-100 | 5100011385, 5100047374 |
| RD27-120 Tandem Roller | RD27-120 | 5100011386 |
| RD24-100 C Tandem Rollers | RD24-100 C | 5100011387 |
| RD27-120 C Tandem Roller | RD27-120 C | 5100011388 |
| RD24-100 O Tandem Roller | RD24-100 O | 5100011389 |
| RD27-120 O Tandem Roller | RD27-120 O | 5100011390 |
| RD40-130 Tandem Roller | RD40-130 | 5100011391, 5100047382 |
| RD45-140 Tandem Roller | RD45-140 | 5100011392, 5100047383 |
| RD40-130 C Tandem Roller | RD40-130 C | 5100011393 |
| RD45-140 C Tandem Roller | RD45-140 C | 5100011394 |
| RD40-130 O | RD40-130 O | 5100011395 |
| RD45-140 O Tandem Roller | RD45-140 O | 5100011396 |
| RD24-100 Tandem Roller | RD24-100 US | 5100021755 |
| RD28-120 Tandem Roller | RD28-120 US | 5100021756 |
| RD24-100 C Tandem Roller | RD24-100C US | 5100021757 |
| RD28-120 C Tandem Roller | RD28-120C US | 5100021758 |
| RD24-100 O Tandem Roller | RD24-100O US | 5100021759 |
| RD28-120 O Tandem Roller | RD28-120O US | 5100021800 |
| RD40-130 Tandem Roller | RD40-130 US | 5100021801 |
| RD45-140 Tandem Roller | RD45-140 US | 5100021802 |
| RD40-130 C Tandem Roller | RD40-130C US | 5100021803 |
| RD45-140 C Tandem Roller | RD45-140C US | 5100021804 |
| RD40-130 O Tandem Roller | RD40-130O US | 5100021805 |
| RD45-140 O Tandem Roller | RD45-140O US | 5100021806 |
| RD18-80 Tandem Roller | RD18-80 US | 5100027572 |
| RD18-100 Tandem Roller | RD18-100 US | 5100027573 |
| RD18-100 C Tandem Roller | RD18-100 C US | 5100027574 |
| RD 24-100.3 | RD 24-100.3 | 5100032197 |
| RD27-120 | RD 27-120.3 | 5100032198 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-80 SE | 5100044988 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-100 SE | 5100044989 |
| RD24-100c.3 | RD24-100c.3 | 5100047370 |
| RD27-120c | RD27-120c.3 | 5100047371 |
| RD24-100o.3 | RD24-100o.3 | 5100047372 |
| RD27-120o | RD27-120o.3 | 5100047373 |
| RD28-120 | RD28-120 | 5100047375 |
| RD24-100c | RD24-100c | 5100047376 |
| RD28-120c | RD28-120c | 5100047377 |
| RD24-100o | RD24-100o | 5100047378 |
| RD28-120o | RD28-120o | 5100047379 |
| RD40-130c | RD40-130c | 5100047384 |
| RD45-140c | RD45-140c | 5100047385 |
| RD40-130o | RD40-130o | 5100047386 |
| RD45-140o | RD45-140o | 5100047387 |
| RD40-130.3 | RD40-130.3 | 5100047395 |
| RD45-140.3 | RD45-140.3 | 5100047396 |
| RD40-130c.3 | RD40-130c.3 | 5100047397 |
| RD45-140c.3 | RD45-140c.3 | 5100047398 |
| RD40-130o.3 | RD40-130o.3 | 5100047399 |
| RD45-140o.3 | RD45-140o.3 | 5100047400 |
| RD18-80.3 | RD18-80.3 | 5100055946 |
| RD18 | RD18-100.3 | 5100055947 |
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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