The Wacker Neuson Rod Steel is a genuine OEM component designed for the RD40-130 and RD45-140 series tandem rollers, covering standard, C, O, DPF, and US variants across multiple build generations. As a direct factory replacement, this rod steel is built to the exact material and dimensional specifications Wacker Neuson requires, ensuring a drop-in fit with no guesswork. It is compatible across an extensive range of RD-series roller configurations, making it a reliable go-to part for contractors and service technicians maintaining this equipment line. Confirm your machine's model and serial number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure the correct application.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Grade — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original steel specification, delivering the correct tensile strength and dimensional accuracy required for this structural rod application.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to the same geometry as the original, so it installs into the existing mounting points on the RD40-130 and RD45-140 roller frames without reworking or adaptation.
- Broad RD-Series Coverage — Fits standard, C, O, DPF, and US variants of both the RD40-130 and RD45-140 tandem roller families across multiple production series.
- Structural Integrity Restored — A worn or damaged rod steel can compromise the mechanical linkage or frame assembly it supports; replacing it with this OEM part restores correct load transfer and operational stability.
- Verified Part Number — Sourced and catalogued under OEM part number 5100012073, giving you confidence that you are ordering the exact component Wacker Neuson specifies for this application.
A rod steel is a precision-machined structural or linkage component used to transmit mechanical force, maintain alignment, or anchor moving assemblies within a compaction machine's drivetrain or frame. In tandem rollers like the RD40-130 and RD45-140, rods of this type play a critical role in keeping key assemblies correctly positioned under the high vibration and compressive loads these machines generate. When a rod steel bends, cracks, or wears at its contact surfaces, it can introduce unwanted movement into the assembly it supports, leading to accelerated wear on surrounding components and reduced compaction performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100012073 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rod Steel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| RD40-130 Tandem Roller | RD40-130 | 5100011391, 5100047382 |
| RD45-140 Tandem Roller | RD45-140 | 5100011392, 5100047383 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| RD40-130c | RD40-130c | 5100047384 |
| RD45-140c | RD45-140c | 5100047385 |
| RD40-130o | RD40-130o | 5100047386 |
| RD45-140o | RD45-140o | 5100047387 |
| 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 |
| RD40-130 DPF | RD40-130 DPF | 5100055777 |
| RD45-140 DPF | RD45-140 DPF | 5100055778 |
| RD40-130c DPF | RD40-130c DPF | 5100055779 |
| RD45-140c DPF | RD45-140c DPF | 5100055780 |
| RD40-130o DPF | RD40-130o DPF | 5100055781 |
| RD45-140o DPF | RD45-140o DPF | 5100055782 |
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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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