The Wacker Neuson 5100023201 is a genuine OEM Quick Hitch designed for the RC50 and RC70 series single drum soil compactors, including padfoot and smooth drum variants across both standard and US-market configurations. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct, confident installation on the machines it was built for. The 5100023201 covers an extensive range of RC-family compactors — from the RC50 and RC50p through to the RC70, RC70p, and RC70vo — making it the right choice whether you're servicing a standard model or a vibration-optimized variant.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to original design tolerances, ensuring the hitch mechanism engages and locks with the same positive action as the factory-installed component.
- Broad RC-Family Fitment — Confirmed fit across RC50, RC50p, RC70, RC70p, and RC70vo models in both standard and US-market configurations, covering smooth drum and padfoot variants.
- Direct Bolt-On Replacement — Engineered to match the original mounting interface, so the Quick Hitch installs in the correct position without rework or modification to surrounding components.
- Maintains Attachment Reliability — A worn or damaged quick hitch can compromise the secure connection of attachments or working components; replacing it with a genuine part restores full locking integrity.
- Correct Part for the Job — Part number 5100023201 is verified across multiple RC50 and RC70 machine configurations, reducing the risk of ordering an incompatible component.
The quick hitch is the mechanical coupling point that allows attachments or linked components on the single drum soil compactor to be connected, secured, and released efficiently. On RC-series machines, a properly functioning quick hitch is essential to maintaining a secure working interface during compaction passes — where ground forces and vibration place continuous stress on the connection point. When the quick hitch wears, deforms, or fails, attachment security is compromised, which can interrupt operation and may prevent the machine from being safely deployed until this part is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100023201 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Quick Hitch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RC50 Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC50 US | 5100027575, 5100047413 |
| RC50p | RC50p | 5100047389 |
| RC50p US | RC50p US | 5100047414, 5100027576 |
| RC70 | RC70 | 5100047410, 5100021297 |
| RC70 Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC70 US | 5100027577, 5100047415 |
| RC70p | RC70p | 5100047411 |
| RC70p US | RC70p US | 5100047416, 5100027579 |
| RC70vo | RC70vo | 5100047412 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC50 | RC50 | 5100021295, 5100047388 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC50P | RC50P | 5100021296 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70P | RC70P | 5100021298 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70VO | RC70VO | 5100021299 |
| Vibration Roller | RC70 VO US | 5100027578 |
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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