The Wacker Neuson 117023 V-Belt is a genuine OEM V-Belt designed for the VP1340, VP1550, VP2050, AP1550, and MP15 series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. As a factory-sourced component, the 117023 meets Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specifications, ensuring it seats and performs exactly as the original belt did. This part covers an exceptionally broad range of VP and AP series plate compactor configurations, including AW, RW, and standard variants, making it a go-to stock item for fleet operators and service technicians alike. Verify your model number against the fitment list before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Correct Belt Profile and Length — Manufactured to OEM cross-section and circumference specifications so the belt seats flush in the drive pulley groove without slipping or riding high.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing — Supplied directly through the Wacker Neuson parts network, ensuring the compound hardness and flex rating match what the original drivetrain was engineered around.
- Broad VP/AP Series Fitment — Confirmed for VP1340, VP1550, VP2050, AP1550, and MP15 / MP20 series vibratory plates across standard, AW, RW, A, R, W, and Y configurations.
- Sustained Drive Efficiency — A correctly tensioned, properly sized belt transfers engine power to the exciter unit without slip or heat buildup, maintaining rated compaction force across the full working cycle.
- Wear Indicator — Belt condition is one of the first signs of drivetrain stress; replacing a glazed or cracked belt at the first sign of wear prevents accelerated pulley wear and loss of compaction output.
The V-Belt on a vibratory plate compactor transfers rotational power from the engine to the eccentric exciter unit that generates the plate's compaction force. When the belt is in good condition and correctly tensioned, the full rated centrifugal force reaches the baseplate, giving you consistent compaction depth and travel speed. A worn, cracked, or stretched belt slips under load, reducing the effective compaction force delivered to the ground and causing the engine to work harder than necessary — often showing up as the plate losing forward travel or feeling sluggish on cohesive soils. Replacing the belt at the first sign of glazing or fraying restores full drive efficiency and protects the pulleys from the additional heat and wear that a slipping belt generates.
Part Details
| Part Number | 117023 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | V-Belt |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE | VP1340W | 5000008706, 5000630051 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029, 5000630056 |
| VP1340A VIBROPLATE | VP1340A | 5000009031, 5000630057 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088, 5000630063 |
| MP15 | MP15 | 5000630131, 5000630227, 5100054291 |
| VP1550W VIBROPLATE | VP1550W | 5000008708, 5000630013, 5000630053 |
| VP1340 Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1340 | 5000008705, 5000630050 |
| VP1550 VIBROPLATE | VP1550 | 5000008707, 5000630052 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550R | 5000009538 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 5 00mm/19.5in | VP1550(RAW) | 5000008703, 5000630048 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 5 00mm/19.5in | VP2050(RAW) | 5000008704, 5000630049 |
| Value Vibratory Plate | VP2050I | 5000009541 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550AW | 5000009540 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050Y | 5000009089, 5000009515 |
| Single Direction Plate | MP15(RAW) | 5000630245 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
| VP2050W VIBROPLATE | VP2050W | 5000009537 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550A | 5000009539 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | MP15A | 5000630318 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| 500mm/50in, 20kN Value Vibrato ry Plate | VP2050 | 5000009530 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-L | 5000630001 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LL | 5000630002 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LF | 5000630003 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE, W/WHEEL KIT | VP1340W w/WH | 5000630121 |
| VP1550AW/WH | VP1550AW/WH | 5000630373 |
| VP1550AW-CN | VP1550AW-CN | 5100055200 |
| Single Direction Plates | MP15-CE | 5000630338 |
| VP1340AW/WH | VP1340AW/WH | 5000630374 |
| Single Direction Plates | MP20 | 5000630379 |
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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