The Multiquip 20285 is a genuine OEM Control Cable designed for a wide range of Multiquip and Whiteman walk-behind power trowels, including BH11C, BH90C, BS90C, JH55C, JH90C, JS36H55, JS36H90, JS36LE, PRO46, B46S90, BS46H90, HDA-SERIES, J3036H55, JS60C, HPLA46411H, HPHA46411H, BA-SERIES, CA4HC, J36H90, J36H90H, M30H55, BS46H11H, J36-M30 Series, BS46H11, CS24H55E, HPLA-HPHA-36, J36S60, HPHA36C5H, HPHA-46-SERIES, J36H55, J36R60, J36R90H, J36R90, JA-SERIES, BS46HLE, B46, and J36 series equipment. As a genuine OEM part sourced directly through Multiquip, the part is manufactured to the same specification as the original component it replaces. Confirm your model code before ordering to ensure proper fitment across this broad equipment range.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to the original cable length, end fitting, and jacket specification — no guesswork on routing or attachment points.
- Correct End Fittings for Direct Installation — Cable terminations are pre-configured to connect to the throttle or clutch linkage without adapting or reworking existing hardware.
- Broad Trowel Compatibility — Fits BH, JH, JS, J36, BA, CA, HDA, PRO46, B46, BS46, M30, HPLA, and HPHA series walk-behind power trowels from Multiquip and Whiteman.
- Responsive Operator Control — A properly functioning control cable ensures throttle or clutch input transfers accurately from the handle to the drive system, keeping blade speed and engagement predictable.
- Prevents Erratic or Lost Control Response — A frayed, kinked, or stretched cable causes sluggish engagement or complete loss of operator control; replacing it restores full, consistent machine response.
A control cable transmits mechanical input from an operator lever or handle to a throttle, clutch, or blade pitch mechanism on the trowel. On walk-behind power trowels, this cable is the direct link between what the operator commands and how the machine responds — governing engine speed, clutch engagement, or blade angle depending on where it is routed. When a control cable stretches, frays, or snaps, the affected function becomes unresponsive or erratic, which can compromise both finishing quality and safe machine operation. Replacing a worn cable with the correct OEM part restores accurate, consistent control.
Part Details
| Part Number | 20285 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Control Cable |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | BH11C |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | BH90C |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | BS90C |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | JH55C |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | JH90C |
| International Walk-Behind Power Trowels | JS36H55 |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | JS36H90H |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | JS36LE |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | PRO46 |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | B46S90 |
| International Walk-Behind Power Trowels | BS46H90 |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | HDA-SERIES |
| Power Trowels | J3036H55 |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | JS60C |
| Saws | SCT36 |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | HPLA46411H |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | HPHA46411H |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | BA-SERIES |
| C and CA Series | CA4HC |
| Power Trowels | J36H90H |
| Power Trowels | J36H90 |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | M30H55 |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | BS46H11H |
| Power Trowels | J36-M30 Series |
| International Walk-Behind Power Trowels | JS36H90 |
| Saws | SCT46 |
| Heavy Duty Series | HPHA36C5H |
| Walk-Behind Trowel | HPHA-46-SERIES |
| Power Trowels | J36H55 |
| Power Trowels | J36R60 |
| Power Trowels | J36R90H |
| Power Trowels | J36R90 |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | JA-SERIES |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | BS46HLE |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | B46 |
| International Walk-Behind Power Trowels | BS46H11 |
| International Walk-Behind Power Trowels | CS24H55E |
| Walk-Behind Trowels | HPLA-HPHA-36 |
| Power Trowels | J36S60 |
| Saws | SCT36ANDSCT46 |
| Power Trowels | J36 |
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
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