The Multiquip 21E5011008 Starter Rope is a genuine OEM component designed for MTX-series rammers, including the MTX60SD, MTX60SF, MTX70SD, MTX80SD, and MTX80SF. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this starter rope is made to the same specification as the original, ensuring a correct fit within the recoil starter assembly. If your current rope has frayed, snapped, or become difficult to pull, the part is the direct replacement to get your rammer starting cleanly every time.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Grade — Built to the same tensile strength and diameter spec as the original rope, so it seats and winds correctly in the recoil starter housing without slipping or binding.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to thread through the starter handle and recoil pulley of MTX-series rammers exactly as the factory rope does, with no trimming or modification needed.
- Broad MTX-Series Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across MTX60SD, MTX60SF, MTX70SD, MTX80SD, and MTX80SF rammers, covering multiple operating weights in the Multiquip MTX lineup.
- Restores Clean, Consistent Pull-Start Action — A worn or snapped starter rope makes the machine impossible to start in the field; replacing it with the correct OEM rope restores full recoil tension and smooth engagement.
- Genuine Multiquip Part — Supplied as an authentic Multiquip OEM component, so you can trust fit, durability, and long-term performance in demanding compaction work.
The starter rope is the pull-cord that transfers force from the operator's hand to the recoil starter mechanism, spinning the engine over to initiate combustion. It is wound around a spring-loaded pulley inside the recoil starter housing; when pulled, it rotates the engine flywheel and then retracts automatically once released. Over time, the rope can fray from repeated use, UV exposure, and contact with fuel or oil, eventually snapping mid-pull and leaving the rammer inoperable. Replacing the rope promptly with the correct OEM part restores reliable starting and prevents damage to the recoil pulley caused by an uneven or oversized substitute cord.
Part Details
| Part Number | 21E5011008 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Rope |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Rammers | MTX60SD |
| Rammers | MTX60SF |
| Rammers | MTX70SD |
| Rammers | MTX80SD |
| Rammers | MTX80SF |
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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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