The Multiquip 28421ZH8801 is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Reel designed for a range of Multiquip plate compactors, centrifugal pumps, and gasoline-powered generators. As a direct OEM replacement, this reel is built to the same specifications as the original component, ensuring a correct fit across compatible equipment including MVC64VH, MVC64VHW, MVC82VH, MVC82VHW, MVC90H, MVH158GH, GAC2.2HZ, and QP205SH models. Sourced directly through authorized channels, the 28421ZH8801 gives you confidence that you are installing the correct part the first time. DHS Equipment stocks genuine Multiquip OEM parts to keep your fleet running without delays.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Multiquip's original reel geometry and spring tension specs, so the pull cord engages the engine starter mechanism with the same feel and response as the factory-installed unit.
- Drop-In Compatibility — Mounts directly into the recoil starter housing with no alterations needed to brackets, housings, or cord routing on compatible models.
- Broad Fitment Across Multiquip Equipment — Confirmed for MVC64VH, MVC64VHW, MVC82VH, MVC82VHW, MVC90H, MVH158GH, GAC2.2HZ, and QP205SH, covering single-directional plate compactors, reversible plate compactors, a gasoline generator, and a centrifugal pump.
- Consistent Start Performance — A worn or cracked recoil reel causes cord slippage, failed starts, and wasted pull effort on the jobsite; a fresh OEM reel restores crisp, consistent engine engagement every pull.
- Operator Safety During Starting — A correctly functioning recoil reel retracts the pull cord fully and evenly, preventing cord snap-back and uncontrolled handle rebound that can injure an operator's hand or wrist.
The recoil starter reel is the spool at the heart of a pull-start system — it holds the wound recoil spring and the wrapped starter cord, releasing cord tension when pulled and rewinding it automatically after each attempt. When the reel cracks, warps, or the internal spring loses tension, the cord either fails to retract or disengages from the crankshaft drive, making the engine impossible to start by hand. Replacing a faulty reel with a correct OEM unit restores the full starting cycle and ensures the engine catches reliably under field conditions.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28421ZH8801 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Reel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVC64VH |
| Plate Compactors | MVC64VHW |
| Plate Compactors | MVC90H |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GAC2.2HZ |
| Centrifugal Pumps | QP205SH |
| Plate Compactors | MVH158GH |
| Plate Compactors | MVC82VH |
| Plate Compactors | MVC82VHW |
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.
Questions? Contact our team at [email protected] or 866-611-9369 — DHS Equipment is here to help you maintain peak performance.
