The Wacker Neuson Return Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for the MS54 vibratory rammer. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part matches the original specification installed at the factory, ensuring correct tension and stroke behavior from the moment it goes in. If your rammer is losing rebound response or delivering inconsistent compaction strokes, a worn or broken return spring is a common cause — and this is the correct replacement to restore it.
Key Features
- Correct Spring Rate for Consistent Stroke: — Engineered to the exact tension spec of the original, so the rammer delivers repeatable impact force with every cycle.
- Genuine OEM Part: — Supplied by Wacker Neuson as a factory replacement, meaning this is the same spring used in original MS54 production builds.
- Direct Fit for the MS54 Rammer: — Designed to drop into the MS54 (280mm / 11 in shoe) vibratory rammer without modification, seating and securing just as the original did.
- Restores Full Compaction Performance: — A correctly tensioned return spring maintains proper hammer rebound, which is essential for achieving consistent soil compaction depth and density.
- Verified by Part Number 5200016168: — Cross-reference this number against your machine's parts manual before ordering to confirm compatibility with your specific unit.
The return spring in a vibratory rammer is responsible for pulling the impact foot back up after each downward strike, creating the rapid, repetitive compaction action the machine is built to deliver. Without a properly functioning return spring, the rammer loses its rebound rhythm — resulting in weaker, uneven impacts and reduced compaction effectiveness. A spring that is fatigued, stretched, or broken will cause the machine to feel sluggish or stop cycling correctly, making prompt replacement essential to keeping the rammer performing as intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200016168 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Return Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 280/11in Shoe, Vibratory Ramme r | MS54 | 5200013518 |
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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