The Multiquip 18320Z5K000 is a genuine OEM Muffler Protector designed for MVH208GH and MVH308GH reversible plate compactors. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this part matches the original component in fit, form, and function, ensuring a straightforward swap with no guesswork. It is verified compatible with the MVH208GH and MVH308GH models, making it a confident choice for operators and service technicians maintaining these heavy-duty reversible plates. Keeping this protector in good condition is an easy step that protects the wider exhaust system and helps your compactor stay productive on the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Heat Management: — Manufactured to Multiquip's original specification, delivering the same thermal shielding performance as the part that left the factory.
- Direct-Fit Installation: — Engineered to mount exactly as the original, using existing hardware and attachment points on the MVH208GH and MVH308GH.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Verified for MVH208GH and MVH308GH reversible plate compactors — two of the most widely used heavy-duty plates in the Multiquip lineup.
- Exhaust System Protection: — Shields the muffler from impact, debris, and contact damage, extending the service life of the exhaust assembly as a whole.
- Operator Safety Shield: — Reduces surface temperature exposure around the exhaust area, lowering the risk of accidental contact burns during operation and routine servicing.
The muffler protector is a heat shield that wraps around or covers the exhaust muffler on a plate compactor, serving two important purposes: it guards the muffler itself from physical damage caused by rocks, debris, and rough terrain, and it creates a barrier between the hot exhaust surfaces and anything — or anyone — nearby. Without a properly fitted protector, the muffler is exposed to impact damage that can crack the exhaust housing and cause performance loss, while bare hot metal also presents a burn hazard for operators working in close proximity to the machine. Replacing a damaged or missing muffler protector is a straightforward maintenance step that preserves both the exhaust system and safe working conditions around the compactor.
For fitment questions or help confirming this part is right for your machine, contact the DHS Equipment team.
Part Details
| Part Number | 18320Z5K000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Muffler Protector |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVH208GH |
| Plate Compactors | MVH308GH |
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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