Multiquip 462340520 Over Heat Sensor

The Multiquip 462340520 Over Heat Sensor is a genuine OEM component designed for the MVH-702DRSC reversible plate compactor. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this sensor ensures exact compatibility and correct thermal response thresholds for your machine. If your MVH-702DRSC is shutting down unexpectedly or failing to trigger a thermal warning, replacing the Over Heat Sensor with part 462340520 restores proper protective function and keeps your compactor operating within safe temperature limits.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Thermal Accuracy — Factory-calibrated to the correct trip temperature for the MVH-702DRSC, ensuring the sensor responds precisely when the machine reaches a critical heat threshold — not before, not after.
• Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to seat and connect exactly as the original, with matching connector and mounting configuration for a straightforward swap.
• Confirmed Fitment for MVH-702DRSC — Verified for Multiquip's heavy-duty reversible plate compactor line, so you can order with confidence.
• Protects Engine and Drive Components — A functioning Over Heat Sensor is the machine's first line of defense against heat-related engine damage, helping the compactor trigger a safe shutdown before internal components are harmed.
• Critical Safety Function — Thermal protection sensors are a core safety element on powered compaction equipment; using a correctly rated OEM sensor ensures the protective system meets the original design intent.

The Over Heat Sensor monitors the engine or hydraulic system temperature on the plate compactor and signals the machine to shut down or alert the operator when a dangerously high temperature is detected. Without a properly functioning sensor, the machine has no way to recognize an overheating condition, leaving the engine and internal components exposed to heat-related failure. A worn, damaged, or failed sensor can result in either false shutdowns that interrupt compaction work or — more seriously — no shutdown at all during a genuine overheating event.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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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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