The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Radial Rod End Bearing designed for the RC50, RC50p, RC70, RC70p, and RC70vo series single drum soil compactors. As a factory-sourced component, it meets the exact tolerancing and load ratings specified for these machines, ensuring the articulation joint performs as engineered. This bearing is confirmed to fit across a wide range of RC-series configurations including CAB, ROPS, DPF, and US-market variants, covering both earlier and current production builds.
Key Features
- OEM Precision Tolerancing — Manufactured to the exact radial load rating and dimensional spec called out for RC-series articulation systems, so bearing play stays within the design envelope.
- Drop-In Installation — Matches the original mounting geometry and thread spec, slotting directly into the rod end position without rework or custom fitting.
- Broad RC-Series Coverage — Fits RC50, RC50p, RC70, RC70p, and RC70vo compactors across CAB, ROPS, DPF, and US-market configurations from multiple production series.
- Sustained Steering and Frame Articulation — A correctly functioning rod end bearing keeps steering inputs crisp and frame movement smooth; a worn bearing introduces slop that accelerates wear on adjacent linkage components.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson OEM supply chain, carrying the same part number 5100022927 used by authorized service dealers worldwide.
A radial rod end bearing is a self-contained pivot joint that connects a rotating or oscillating rod to a fixed or moving structure, allowing controlled angular movement in one plane while carrying radial loads. On single drum soil compactors like the RC50 and RC70 series, these bearings are typically found in the steering and frame articulation linkage, where they absorb the lateral forces generated during tight turns and compaction passes. When a rod end bearing wears out, the resulting play in the joint causes imprecise steering response and can allow metal-to-metal contact that damages the surrounding linkage — catching and replacing it early keeps the articulation system tight and predictable under load.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100022927 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Radial Rod End Bearing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Single drum soil compactor RC50 | RC50 | 5100021295, 5100047388 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC50P | RC50P | 5100021296 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70 | RC70 | 5100021297, 5100047410 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70P | RC70P | 5100021298 |
| Single drum soil compactor RC70VO | RC70VO | 5100021299 |
| RC50 Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC50 US | 5100027575, 5100047413 |
| RC50p Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC50p US | 5100027576, 5100047414 |
| RC70 Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC70 US | 5100027577, 5100047415 |
| Vibration Roller | RC70 VO US | 5100027578 |
| RC70p Single Drum Soil Compactor | RC70p US | 5100027579, 5100047416 |
| RC50p | RC50p | 5100047389 |
| RC70p | RC70p | 5100047411 |
| RC70vo | RC70vo | 5100047412 |
| RC50 | RC50 DPF CAB | 5100064255 |
| RC50 | RC50 DPF ROPS | 5100064256 |
| RC50p | RC50p DPF CAB | 5100064257 |
| RC50p | RC50p DPF ROPS | 5100064258 |
| RC70 | RC70 DPF CAB | 5100064259 |
| RC70 | RC70 DPF ROPS | 5100064260 |
| RC70p | RC70p DPF CAB | 5100064261 |
| RC70p | RC70p DPF ROPS | 5100064262 |
| RC70vo | RC70vo DPF CAB | 5100064263 |
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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