The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Governor Lever designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plates and compaction equipment, including the VP1550A, VP1340A, VP2050A, WP1550A, WP2050A, and WPP and WPU series machines. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part it replaces, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation. This genuine OEM part is the right choice when maintaining the integrity and performance of your Wacker Neuson compaction equipment matters most. Compatibility extends across dozens of single-direction vibratory plates and reversible plate models, as well as the RS600A single drum vibratory roller and MP15A soil and asphalt compaction units.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Throttle Control Accuracy — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to exact original tolerances, ensuring the governor lever responds correctly to throttle input and maintains consistent engine speed regulation.
- Direct Drop-In Installation — Engineered to match the original mounting points and linkage geometry, so the lever connects cleanly to the governor assembly without rework or modification.
- Broad Vibratory Plate Compatibility — Fits VP1340A, VP1550A, VP2050A, WP, WPP, WPU, and AP series vibratory plates, plus the RS600A roller and MP15A compactor — covering a large portion of the Wacker Neuson compaction equipment lineup.
- Consistent Engine Speed Under Load — A properly functioning governor lever keeps the engine running at the correct operating RPM during compaction passes, delivering uniform compaction force across the plate.
- Protects Long-Term Engine Health — A worn or damaged governor lever can cause erratic RPM swings, leading to premature engine wear, poor compaction results, and increased fuel consumption.
The governor lever is a mechanical linkage component in the engine's governor system, responsible for translating the throttle input into physical movement that controls fuel delivery and engine speed. It works in tandem with the governor spring and flyweight assembly to hold the engine at a stable RPM under varying load conditions — critical on vibratory plate compactors where the engine must maintain consistent output as soil resistance changes. When the governor lever is bent, worn, or broken, the engine may surge, hunt for idle, or fail to reach operating speed, directly compromising compaction performance and potentially damaging the engine over time.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000406671 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0406671 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| VP1340A VIBROPLATE | VP1340A | 5000009031, 5000630057 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| Single Direction Plate | VPH70 | 5000006907 |
| WPP 1550Aw | WPP1550Aw | 5000630030 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | HD 3.7 | 5000006906 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550AW | 5000009540 |
| WPP 1540A | WPP1540A | 5000630025 |
| WPP 1550A | WPP1550A | 5000630029 |
| WP 1540A | WP1540A | 5000630017 |
| WP 1550A | WP1550A | 5000630019 |
| WP 2050A | WP2050A | 5000630022 |
| WPP 1540Aw | WPP1540Aw | 5000630026 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550A | 5000009539 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw-L | 5000630123 |
| Reversible Plates | WPU 1550A-L | 5000630124 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP2050Aw-L | 5000630125 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw-L | 5000630126 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS600A | 5000630010 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw | 5000630112 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Aw | 5000630115 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw | 5000630106 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | MP15A | 5000630318 |
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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