The Wacker Neuson Exciter Housing is a genuine OEM component designed for the WP1540 and WP1550 series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. As a direct factory replacement, this housing matches the original equipment specification and installs directly into the exciter assembly without modification. It is compatible across a wide range of WP1540 and WP1550 variants, including wheel-kit-equipped models, asphalt-configured plates, and standard vibratory plate configurations. Sourcing this part from the original manufacturer ensures the exciter assembly is properly enclosed and protected, keeping your compactor running at its designed compaction output.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Integrity — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to the same casting and dimensional tolerances as the original housing, ensuring the exciter mechanism seats and seals correctly within the baseplate assembly.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to mount using the existing bolt pattern and mating surfaces of the WP1540 and WP1550 exciter assemblies, simplifying installation in the field or shop.
- Broad WP-Series Compatibility — Fits WP1540 and WP1550 variants across multiple configurations, including AW, A, V, R, and W suffix models, as well as wheel-kit-equipped versions.
- Protects Core Exciter Components — A sound housing keeps eccentric weights properly enclosed, maintaining consistent vibration frequency and compaction force. A cracked or damaged housing can allow lubricant loss and debris ingress, leading to premature exciter failure.
- Verified Wacker Neuson Part Number — Part number 5000088534 is the confirmed OEM reference for this housing across the WP1540 and WP1550 model range, eliminating guesswork when ordering.
The exciter housing encloses the eccentric weight assembly that generates the vibratory force in a single-direction vibratory plate compactor. It acts as both a structural mount and a sealed chamber, retaining the gear oil or grease that lubricates the rotating eccentric weights. When the housing is cracked, worn, or damaged, lubrication escapes and contaminants enter the exciter, causing accelerated wear on the eccentric weights and bearings — ultimately reducing compaction output or causing a full exciter seizure. Replacing a compromised housing promptly restores the integrity of the exciter system and protects the surrounding drivetrain components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000088534 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0088534 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Exciter Housing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 400mm/1 5.5in | WP1540AW | 5000008060, 5000009545, 5000009472, 5000630045 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550AW | 5000007576, 5000009546, 5000630043, 5000009486 |
| WP1540A VIBROPLATE | WP1540A | 5000008061, 5000630046 |
| WP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | WP1550A | 5000007579, 5000630044 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550VW | 5000007577 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550V | 5000007580 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550RW | 5000007578 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550R | 5000007581 |
| WP1540W VIBROPLATE | WP1540W | 5000009326, 5000009547, 5000630066 |
| WP1550W VIBROPLATE | WP1550W | 5000009324, 5000009548, 5000630064 |
| WP1550 VIBROPLATE | WP1550 | 5000009325, 5000630065 |
| WP1540 VIBROPLATE | WP1540 | 5000009327, 5000630067 |
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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