The Wacker Neuson Proximity Switch is a genuine OEM proximity switch designed for the RD18, RD24, RD27, RD28, RD40, and RD45 series tandem rollers. As a direct OEM replacement sourced through authorized Wacker Neuson supply channels, part is built to the exact specification of the original component it replaces. This switch covers an extensive range of tandem roller configurations across standard, C, O, US, SE, and.3 variants — making it the correct choice whether you're servicing a compact RD18-80 or a heavier RD45-140. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure a correct match.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Signal Accuracy — Genuine Wacker Neuson part engineered to deliver the correct sensing distance and switching output required by the roller's control system.
- Direct Plug-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting thread, body diameter, and connector configuration for a straightforward swap without reworking brackets or wiring.
- Broad Tandem Roller Coverage — Compatible with RD18, RD24, RD27, RD28, RD40, and RD45 series tandem rollers across standard, C (canopy), O (open), US, SE, and .3 configuration variants.
- Protects Drivetrain Operation — A correctly functioning proximity switch keeps speed, direction, and interlock signals accurate; a failed unit can cause erratic machine behavior or trigger fault codes that take the roller out of service.
- Electrical Safety Integrity — As an OEM-specified electrical switching component, this part maintains the integrity of the machine's safety interlock circuits, ensuring operator protection systems respond as intended.
A proximity switch is a non-contact sensor that detects the position or movement of a nearby metal target — such as a rotating shaft, drum, or linkage — and sends an electrical signal to the machine's control system. On Wacker Neuson tandem rollers, this signal is used to monitor functions such as drum rotation, travel speed, or operator presence, feeding critical data to the control unit that governs machine behavior and safety interlocks. When the switch degrades or fails, the control system may receive incorrect or no signal at all, leading to fault codes, unexpected shutdowns, or the disabling of key operating functions — all of which bring compaction work to a halt until the fault is resolved.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100013197 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Proximity Switch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD18-80 Tandem Roller | RD18-80 | 5100011382, 5100047360 |
| RD18-100 Tandem Roller | RD18-100 | 5100011383, 5100047361 |
| 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 |
| RD45-140 Tandem Roller | RD45-140 | 5100011392 |
| 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 |
| RD 18-100 C | RD18-100c | 5100047362 |
| Vibration Roller | RD18-100c 3 | 5100047363 |
| 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 |
| RD40-130.3 | 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 |
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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