Wacker Concrete Surfacing Tool VP1340 - REV 109 (2014)

The VP-series model VP1340 surface compactor is a single-direction vibratory plate sled designed by German construction equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson. This model was first released in 2004 and was available for purchase on the official Wacker Neuson website until 2017. This model is still carried by various third-party construction equipment sellers online and the prices for this model are between $1,900 to $2,400 USD depending on its usage.

A few features which came with the VP1340 model includes an air-cooled single cylinder 4 cycle gasoline engine, an RPM of 3,600, and surface capacities of 5,900 ft2/hr (depending on soil) and 6,594 ft2/h (depending on asphalt). Reviews for the VP1340 model are average, with some users praising its ease of use while others complain about the common issue of this model being jumpy and easily disrupting already formed surfaces even though this device was marketed as "low vibrating".

The VP1340 model surface compactor can be identified by the Wacker Neuson logo on the front of the sled, the yellow and black surfaces used on Wacker Neuson products, and the VP1340 model number displayed on the upper side of the sled's handle. The VP1340 model's dimensions includes a height of 32 inches, a width of 15.5 inches, and a weight of 163lbs.

• Operating weight lbs: 163
• Centrifugal force lbf: 2,925
• Base plate size (W x L) in: 15.5 x 23
• Operating width inches: 15.5
• Operating height inches: 32
• Advance travel (depending on soil) ft/min: 75
• Advance travel (depending on asphalt) ft/min: 84
• Surface capacity (depending on soil) ft^2/h: 5,900
• Surface capacity (depending on asphalt) ft^2/h: 6,594

• Engine / Motor type: air-cooled single cylinder 4 cycle gasoline engine
• Engine / Motor manufacturer: Wacker Neuson
• Displacement in^3: 10.3
• Engine performance kW: 4.2
  • at rpm: 3,600
• Fuel consumption US gal/h: 0.4
• Tank capacity US qt: 3.8
• Power transmission: from drive engine via centrifugal clutch and V-belt directly to exciter

• VP1340 Operator's Manual
• VP1340 Device Specifications
• Wacker Neuson Official Parts and Service Page