The Wacker Neuson Pulley is a genuine OEM component designed for the WP1540 and WP1550 series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this pulley is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original part, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation. It fits a wide range of WP1540 and WP1550 variants including AW, A, V, VW, R, RW, and W configurations, with and without wheel kits, covering both standard and asphalt-optimized models. When your existing pulley shows signs of wear, cracking, or belt slippage, replacing it with part number restores proper drive operation and protects downstream components.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original dimensional and material tolerances, ensuring the belt seats and tracks correctly without slippage or misalignment.
- Broad WP1540 and WP1550 Series Coverage: — Fits a wide range of WP1540 and WP1550 variants including AW, A, VW, V, RW, R, and W configurations, with and without wheel kits.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Engineered to match the original mounting interface and belt profile, so installation follows the same procedure as the factory part with no adaptation needed.
- Protects Belt and Drive System: — A worn or damaged pulley accelerates belt wear and can cause drive belt failure, leading to loss of exciter operation; replacing it promptly preserves the full drive train.
- Correct Part for Compaction Performance: — Proper pulley function ensures consistent power transfer to the exciter unit, maintaining the compaction force and frequency the plate is rated to deliver.
The pulley on a vibratory plate compactor is a key component of the belt-drive system that transfers engine power to the exciter unit — the mechanism that generates the high-frequency vibration used to compact soil, aggregate, or asphalt base material. When the pulley is in good condition, belt tension and alignment are maintained, delivering consistent rotational force to the exciter. A pulley that is cracked, worn, or out-of-round causes belt slippage or premature belt failure, which directly reduces compaction output and can put added stress on the engine and exciter bearings.
Part Details
| Part Number | 0088861 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Pulley |
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 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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