Wacker Neuson 5100013572 Protecting Cap

The Wacker Neuson Protecting Cap is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson RD series tandem rollers and RC series single drum soil compactors, including the RD24-100, RD27-120, RD40-130, RD45-140, RC50, RC70, and their C, O, DPF, and electric-variant derivatives. As a direct OEM replacement, part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring it seats and secures exactly as intended with no guesswork on fitment. This cap covers an extensive compatibility list spanning both standard US-market and international machine configurations across multiple production generations. When your original protecting cap is cracked, missing, or worn, replacing it promptly with the correct OEM part keeps the protected component shielded from contamination and mechanical damage.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to original production tolerances, so the cap fits, seals, and holds exactly as the factory-installed part does.
• Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to locate and secure on the same mounting point as the original, requiring no trimming, drilling, or adaptation.
• Broad Compactor Compatibility — Fits RD24-100, RD27-120, RD40-130, RD45-140, RC50, and RC70 model families — including C (cab), O (open), DPF, and electric-variant configurations across multiple build series.
• Shields Critical Components — A properly seated protecting cap blocks dirt, moisture, and impact from reaching the covered component; a cracked or absent cap accelerates wear and can lead to more costly repairs.
• Covers US and International Machine Configurations — Compatible with both standard and US-spec machine variants, making it a single correct sourcing solution for mixed fleets.

A protecting cap is a cover or closure component fitted over an exposed fitting, connector, port, or mechanical surface to guard it against dirt ingress, moisture, and incidental impact during normal machine operation. On compactor equipment that operates in dusty, wet, and debris-heavy ground conditions, these caps play an important role in keeping the underlying component clean and undamaged between service intervals. When a protecting cap is cracked, dislodged, or lost, the exposed area becomes vulnerable to contamination that can degrade seals, threads, or electrical contacts over time, turning a low-cost cap replacement into a more involved repair if left unaddressed.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.

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