The Wacker Neuson Exciter Housing is a genuine OEM component designed for the WP1540 and WP1550 series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this exciter housing meets the exact specifications of the original part installed at the factory. It is compatible across a wide range of WP1540 and WP1550 variants, including the WP1540A, WP1540AW, WP1540W, WP1550A, WP1550AW, WP1550W, WP1550V, WP1550VW, WP1550R, and WP1550RW — covering both standard and wheel-kit-equipped configurations. When the exciter housing cracks, wears, or fails, replacing it with the correct OEM part like the restores proper eccentric weight containment and protects the integrity of the entire exciter assembly.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Cast and machined to Wacker Neuson's original tolerances, ensuring the eccentric shaft and bearing assembly seat correctly within the housing bore.
- Direct Bolt-On Replacement — Matches the original mounting pattern and port locations on WP1540 and WP1550 series plates, allowing straightforward installation without modification to surrounding components.
- Broad WP Series Compatibility — Fits WP1540 and WP1550 variants across multiple configurations, including asphalt, standard, reversible, and wheel-kit-equipped models.
- Protects Compaction Output — A structurally sound exciter housing keeps the eccentric weight assembly properly enclosed, maintaining consistent centrifugal force and full compaction performance through every pass.
- Verified OEM Part Number — Part number 5000088534 is the factory-designated replacement, eliminating guesswork when cross-referencing against your machine's serial and model number.
The exciter housing is the structural shell that encloses the eccentric weight shaft at the heart of a vibratory plate compactor's compaction system. As the shaft spins, the offset weights generate centrifugal force that drives the plate's high-frequency vibration into the ground — the core mechanism that achieves compaction. The housing contains the bearings and rotating assembly, keeps lubricant sealed in, and protects internal components from contamination. When the housing cracks or the bearing bores wear out of round, vibration becomes erratic, compaction force drops, and continued operation risks catastrophic damage to the exciter unit. Replacing a damaged housing promptly with a correct OEM part like the Wacker Neuson 5000088534 keeps the exciter running within design parameters and preserves the service life of 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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