The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Starter Complete US (Red) designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plates, walk-behind trowels, and plate compactors, including the BPU2540A, VP series, WP series, and CT30ADT walk-behind trowel models. As a genuine Wacker Neuson part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original component — ensuring it integrates correctly with the engine's recoil and ignition system without guesswork or modification. This starter assembly is compatible across an extensive range of VP1030, VP1135, VP1340, VP1550, VP2050, WP1540, WP1550, and CT30ADT machines, making it a versatile stock item for dealers, rental fleets, and service shops. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure correct fitment.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Starting Performance — Engineered to deliver the correct recoil tension and engagement geometry required by Wacker Neuson engines, so the engine fires reliably on every pull.
- Direct-Mount Replacement — Matches the original mounting bolt pattern and rope routing of the factory starter, allowing straightforward installation without adapting hardware or brackets.
- Broad Model Coverage — A single assembly covering VP1030, VP1135, VP1340, VP1550, VP2050, WP1540, WP1550, BPU2540A, CT30ADT, PDT, PDI, and A5000 series equipment — ideal for multi-machine fleets and service inventories.
- Sustained Pull-Start Integrity — A worn or cracked starter housing can cause rope failure or incomplete engagement, leaving equipment unable to start on site; this genuine assembly restores full pull-start function.
- Correct Rope and Pulley Sizing — The complete assembly includes all internal components sized to OEM specification, so rope wear, spring fatigue, and pawl engagement are all addressed in a single service.
A recoil starter is the manual starting mechanism that allows an operator to crank a small gasoline engine by pulling a rope. When the rope is pulled, an internal spring-loaded pulley engages a set of pawls that grip the engine flywheel, transferring rotational energy to turn the engine over and initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls disengage automatically and the rope retracts. Over time, the recoil spring can weaken, the rope can fray or snap, and the pawl mechanism can wear — any of which will prevent the engine from starting. Replacing the entire starter assembly as a complete unit restores dependable, one-pull starting and eliminates the risk of a partial repair failing again under field conditions.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100005368 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Complete US (Red) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 762mm/30in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT30ADT-E | 5000007587, 5000008002 |
| 762mm/30in Walk-behind Trowel | CT30ADT | 5000008001, 5000008197 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw | 5100018329 |
| PDT2A | PDT2A | 5000620769 |
| PDI2A(I) | PDI2A(I) | 5000620772 |
| PDT3A | PDT3A | 5000620773 |
| PDI3A | PDI3A | 5000620775 |
| PDI3A(I) | PDI3A(I) | 5000620776 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw | 5100016241 |
| WP1540Aw | WP1540Aw US | 5100018327 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A | 5100018330 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw US | 5100029058, 5100018346 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A | 5100018323 |
| WP1550Aw | WP1550Aw US | 5100018324 |
| WP1540A | WP1540A US | 5100018328 |
| VP2050Aw | VP2050Aw US | 5100029050, 5100018358 |
| VP2050A | VP2050A US | 5100029051, 5100018359 |
| VP2050Aw | VP2050Aw | 5100029052, 5100018360 |
| VP2050A | VP2050A | 5100029053, 5100018361 |
| VP1550Aw | VP1550Aw US | 5100029054, 5100018342 |
| VP1550A | VP1550A US | 5100029055, 5100018343 |
| VP1550Aw | VP1550Aw | 5100029056, 5100018344 |
| VP1550A | VP1550A | 5100029057, 5100018345 |
| VP1340A | VP1340A US | 5100029059, 5100018347 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw | 5100029060, 5100018348, 5100026775 |
| VP1140A | VP1340A | 5100029061, 5100018349 |
| VP1340Aw | VP1340Aw Loxam | 5100029062 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| WP1550A | WP1550A US | 5100018325 |
| VP1135AWSingle Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1135Aw US | 5100018350 |
| VP1135A-VIBROPLATE | VP1135A US | 5100018351 |
| VP1135Aw | VP1135Aw | 5100018352 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1135A | VP1135A | 5100018353, 5100029066 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1030Aw | VP1030Aw | 5100018356 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1030A | VP1030A | 5100018357 |
| Vibration Plate | WP1550Aw CN | 5100039663 |
| Vibration Plate | VP2050Aw CN | 5100039664 |
| Vibration Plate | VP1340Aw CN | 5100039665 |
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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