Multiquip 16512 Governor Weight Holder

The Multiquip 16512 Governor Weight Holder is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Multiquip, Whiteman, and Essick equipment including rollers, plate compactors, mixers, generators, pumps, saws, and trowels — spanning model families such as AR13H, MVH408GH, MVC82VH, WM120SH, QP3TH, and GA6HEB, among others. As a direct OEM replacement, the 16512 is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part, ensuring a correct install without modification. DHS Equipment supplies this part as an authorized Multiquip OEM source, so you can order with confidence knowing you are receiving an authentic component. Confirming your model number against the fitment list before ordering is always recommended for this broad-coverage part.

Key Features

• Authentic OEM Construction — Manufactured to the same material and dimensional specifications as the original, ensuring the governor mechanism functions exactly as engineered.
• Direct-Fit Installation — Matches original mounting points and geometry for a straightforward swap into the governor assembly with no reworking of surrounding components.
• Broad Equipment Compatibility — Fits across multiple Multiquip product families including rollers, plate compactors, mortar and concrete mixers, generators, pumps, masonry saws, and power trowels.
• Engine Speed Stability — A correctly seated governor weight holder keeps centrifugal weights tracking accurately, allowing the governor to maintain steady engine RPM under varying load conditions.
• Fuel System and Engine Safety Relevance — A worn or damaged holder can allow uncontrolled engine overspeed; replacing it promptly protects both the engine and operator safety.

The governor weight holder is a precision component within the engine's mechanical governor assembly. It retains the centrifugal flyweights that pivot outward as engine speed rises, translating rotational force into throttle movement to regulate RPM. When this holder cracks, wears, or loses its ability to retain the weights correctly, the governor loses accurate feedback — resulting in erratic engine speed, surging, or in worst cases an uncontrolled overspeed condition that can damage the engine or attached equipment. Replacing a worn 16512 Governor Weight Holder restores proper governor action and protects the engine's long-term health.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

Verify Before You Order

Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.

Why Buy From DHS Equipment

Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.

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