The Wacker Neuson 5100036230 is a genuine OEM Return Spring designed for the BPS and VP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. This spring is a direct factory replacement sourced to the original specification, covering a wide range of BPS1030A, BPS1135A, BPS1340A, BPS1550A, BPS2050A, and VP1135A models in standard, water-ballasted (w), and AWS configurations across US and EU variants. When the return spring wears or loses tension, compactor controls can become sluggish or unresponsive — replacing it with part number 5100036230 restores proper feel and function to the machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Spring Tension: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original load and coil specification, so tension and travel distance match what the compactor's control linkage was engineered around.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Designed to seat and hook in the same anchor points as the factory spring, requiring no modification to brackets or linkage hardware.
- Broad BPS and VP Series Coverage: — Fits BPS1030A, BPS1135A, BPS1340A, BPS1550A, BPS2050A, and VP1135A plate compactors, including standard, water-ballasted, and AWS variants.
- Restores Crisp Control Response: — A correctly tensioned return spring snaps the control lever or linkage back to neutral promptly, keeping directional inputs predictable on the compaction pass.
- Operator Safety Relevance: — On vibratory plate compactors, a broken or stretched return spring can prevent the handle or engagement linkage from returning to the off or neutral position, creating an uncontrolled-movement hazard. Replacing it promptly is a genuine safety measure.
The return spring is a small but critical component in the control linkage of a vibratory plate compactor. Its job is to pull a lever, rod, or engagement mechanism back to its default position once the operator releases input — maintaining neutral or disengaged status without the operator having to hold it there. When the spring fatigues, stretches, or breaks, the linkage can stick, fail to disengage the drive, or return too slowly, which affects both operational control and safety. Keeping this spring in good condition is part of routine compactor maintenance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100036230 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Return Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BPS1030A | BPS1030A | 5100059658 |
| BPS1030A US | BPS1030A US | 5100080504 |
| BPS1030A EU | BPS1030A EU | 5100084344 |
| BPS1030Aw | BPS1030Aw | 5100058916 |
| BPS1030Aw US | BPS1030Aw US | 5100080503 |
| BPS1030Aw EU | BPS1030Aw EU | 5100084343 |
| BPS1135A | BPS1135A | 5100059662 |
| BPS1135A US | BPS1135A US | 5100080506 |
| BPS1135A EU | BPS1135A EU | 5100084348 |
| BPS1135Aw | BPS1135Aw | 5100059657 |
| BPS1135Aw US | BPS1135Aw US | 5100080505 |
| BPS1135Aw EU | BPS1135Aw EU | 5100084347 |
| BPS1340A | BPS1340A | 5100059906 |
| BPS1340A US | BPS1340A US | 5100080508 |
| BPS1340A EU | BPS1340A EU | 5100084350 |
| BPS1340Aw | BPS1340Aw | 5100059659 |
| BPS1340Aw US | BPS1340Aw US | 5100080507 |
| BPS1340Aw EU | BPS1340Aw EU | 5100084349 |
| BPS1340Aws | BPS1340Aws | 5100060129, 5100067726 |
| BPS1550A | BPS1550A | 5100061215 |
| BPS1550Aw | BPS1550Aw | 5100061216 |
| BPS1550Aws | BPS1550Aws | 5100067727 |
| BPS2050A | BPS2050A | 5100061217 |
| BPS2050Aw | BPS2050Aw | 5100061218 |
| VP1135A US | VP1135A US | 5100029064 |
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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