Wacker Neuson 5100036078 Ratchet

The Wacker Neuson Ratchet is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plates, floor saws, and generators, including the BFS735, VP Series, WP Series, BPS Series, and GV2500A models. As a factory-sourced part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications Wacker Neuson engineers built into these machines — so you get a direct, verified replacement every time. This ratchet fits an extensive lineup spanning VP1135A, VP1340A, VP1550A, VP2050A, WP1540A, WP1550A, BPS1030A, BPS1135A, BPS1340A, BPS1550A, BPS2050A, and additional regional variants, making it one of the most broadly compatible OEM components in this product family.

Key Features

• OEM Ratchet Engagement Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact tooth geometry and material grade, ensuring positive locking engagement and consistent load-holding without slippage.
• Direct-Fit Installation — Matches the original mounting interface and engagement points on all listed models, dropping in without modification to brackets, mounts, or adjacent components.
• Broad Model Coverage — A single part number covers VP, WP, BPS, and BFS Series machines across US, EU, and CN variants, simplifying parts inventory for fleet operators and rental companies.
• Restores Proper Tensioning Function — A worn or broken ratchet allows belt or strap tension to release unexpectedly; replacing it with the OEM 5100036078 restores controlled, step-by-step tensioning and holds adjustment under load.
• Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson's authorized parts network, carrying the full OEM part number 5100036078 for straightforward verification against your machine's parts diagram.

A ratchet on a vibratory plate or floor saw is a mechanical locking mechanism that allows incremental adjustment — such as belt tensioning or strap tightening — while preventing the assembly from reversing under load or vibration. It works by allowing a pawl to step forward over a toothed wheel or bar in one direction while blocking backward movement. When a ratchet wears, chips, or breaks, the mechanism loses its ability to hold position, which can cause belt tension to drop, strap securing to fail, or adjustment to creep back under the high-vibration conditions these machines generate — leading to performance loss or unsafe operation.

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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