The Multiquip EM28421 is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Reel designed for a wide range of Multiquip and Whiteman equipment, including MVC and MVH plate compactors, MTX and MTR rammers, MRH and V-series rollers, MC and WM mixers, QP pumps, GA and GAC generators, GAW welders, SP flat saws, and MP masonry saws. As a factory-sourced component, EM28421 matches the original part specification for a direct, hassle-free installation. DHS Equipment supplies this genuine OEM part so you can get your machine back up and running with confidence. Verify your model code against the fitment list below before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cord Retention and Spring Tension — Factory-wound recoil spring and cord groove geometry match original pull-start engagement force exactly, so the starter rope returns cleanly and consistently on every pull.
- Direct-Mount Replacement — Mounts to the existing recoil starter housing with the original bolt pattern and pawl engagement points, requiring no drilling, shimming, or adapter hardware.
- Broad Multiquip Fleet Coverage — A single part number covers MVC82VHW, MVC82VH, MVH158GH, MVC90H, MVC64VHW, MVH408GH, MVH208GH, MVH308GH, MTX50HD, MTX60HD, MTX60HF, MTX70HD, MTX70HDR, MTX70HF, MTX80HDR, MTR40HF, and many additional GA, WM, MC, QP, SP, and MP models.
- Consistent Cold-Start Performance — A worn or cracked reel causes the starter cord to slip, bind, or fail to retract — replacing EM28421 restores the reliable pull-start action needed to fire up Honda-powered equipment in the field.
- Safe Engine Engagement — A compromised recoil reel can allow the cord to snap back unpredictably during cranking. A properly functioning reel controls cord travel and spring return, protecting the operator during every start attempt.
The recoil starter reel is the central spool inside the pull-start assembly that stores the starter rope and houses the return spring. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds from the reel and spins the engine's crankshaft through a pawl-and-flywheel engagement, initiating combustion. The return spring then rewinds the rope back onto the reel, resetting it for the next pull. Over time, the reel can crack from repeated impacts, the spring can lose tension, or the rope groove can wear smooth — any of these failures prevents a clean start or causes the cord to jam inside the housing.
Part Details
| Part Number | EM28421 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Reel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVC82VHW |
| Plate Compactors | MVC82VH |
| Plate Compactors | MVH158GH |
| Plate Compactors | MVC90H |
| Plate Compactors | MVC64VHW |
| Plate Compactors | MVC64VH |
| Centrifugal Pumps | QP205SH |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GAC2.2HZ |
| Rollers | MRH800GS |
| Plate Compactors | MVH408GH |
| Rollers | V305EH |
| MQ Mixers | MC12PH |
| Welders | GAW180HE |
| Welders | GAW180HE1 |
| Welders | GAW180HEA |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA6HEB |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA6HB |
| Whiteman Mixers | WM120SH |
| Whiteman Mixers | WM120PH |
| Essick Mixers | EM120S Series |
| Essick Mixers | EM120P Series |
| Saws | SP118 |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA9.7HE |
| Saws | SP1CE13H18 |
| Plate Compactors | MVH304GSB |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA6HZ |
| MQ Mixers | MC94P/S |
| MQ Mixers | MC94SK/MC94PK |
| Plate Compactors | MVH208GH |
| Plate Compactors | MVH308GH |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA3.6HR |
| MQ Mixers | MC64P/S |
| Whiteman Mixers | WM70S/P |
| Saws | MP2090HP |
| Saws | MP2050E3 |
| Saws | MP2050E1 |
| Saws | MP2H |
| Saws | MP275E3 |
| Saws | MP25E3 |
| Saws | MP25E1 |
| Rollers | R2000H |
| Centrifugal Pumps | QP402H |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA3.6HA |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA3.6HZ |
| Centrifugal Pumps | QP3TH |
| Rammers | MTX50HD |
| Plate Compactors | MVC40H |
| Rammers | MTR40HF |
| Plate Compactors | MVH128GH |
| Plate Compactors | MVC88VTHW |
| Plate Compactors | MVC88VTH |
| Plate Compactors | MVB85H |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GAC2.5HR |
| Saws | SP1G |
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA2.5HR |
| Rammers | MTX70HD |
| Rammers | MTX60HD |
| Rammers | MTX80HDR |
| Rammers | MTX70HDR |
| Rammers | MTX60HF |
| Rammers | MTX70HF |
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.
