The Multiquip 05184400 Connecting Nipple is a genuine OEM part designed for the MVH408DZ and MVH308DZ reversible plate compactors. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this connecting nipple is built to the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory, ensuring a proper, secure connection within the hydraulic or fluid circuit it serves. Verified fitment covers the MVH408DZ and MVH308DZ models, giving operators and service technicians confidence they are installing the correct part the first time.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Multiquip's original material and dimensional specifications, ensuring correct thread form, sealing surface integrity, and pressure rating for the MVH series hydraulic circuit.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Matches the original connecting nipple exactly, threading into the existing port without modification to fittings, hoses, or adjacent components.
- Confirmed MVH Compactor Fitment — Verified for the MVH408DZ and MVH308DZ reversible plate compactors, covering both machines in this heavy-duty compaction family.
- Leak-Free Circuit Integrity — A worn or damaged connecting nipple can cause fluid leaks, pressure loss, and compaction performance degradation; this OEM replacement restores a sealed, pressure-stable connection.
- Fluid System Safety — Proper sealing at every connection point in the hydraulic circuit is critical to safe operation of reversible plate compactors; using the correct OEM nipple maintains system pressure within designed operating limits.
A connecting nipple is a threaded fitting that joins two sections of a fluid or hydraulic line, maintaining a sealed, pressure-rated pathway between components. In a reversible plate compactor like the MVH series, these fittings are critical to keeping the hydraulic system that controls plate direction and vibration functioning correctly. When a connecting nipple develops a leak or becomes damaged, it can cause hydraulic pressure loss, erratic plate behavior, or fluid contamination — all of which compromise compaction output and require immediate attention.
For fitment questions or help confirming this part is right for your machine, contact the DHS Equipment team directly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05184400 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Nipple |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVH408DZ |
| Plate Compactors | MVH308DZ |
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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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