The Multiquip 1498195010 is a genuine OEM Kubota Feather Key designed for the MRH601DS walk-behind roller. Sourced directly through Multiquip's authorized parts network, this feather key meets the exact dimensional and material specifications required for correct shaft-to-hub engagement on the MRH601DS drivetrain. Keeping this small but critical component in good condition ensures power is transmitted cleanly and consistently without slippage or wear damage to mating surfaces.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Specification: — Manufactured to Kubota's precise dimensional tolerances, ensuring correct shear strength and interference fit in the keyway.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Matches the original feather key profile exactly, seating fully into the keyway slot without filing or machining.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Verified for the Multiquip MRH601DS walk-behind roller; use part number 1498195010 to confirm compatibility before ordering.
- Protects Shaft and Hub: — A correctly sized feather key prevents keyway wallowing and protects both the drive shaft and hub from costly secondary damage.
- Critical Drivetrain Component: — On diesel-powered walk-behind rollers, a failed or undersized key can cause immediate loss of drive engagement, taking the machine out of service.
A feather key is a small rectangular or square metal insert that sits in a machined slot — called a keyway — between a rotating shaft and the component mounted on it, such as a pulley, sprocket, or gear hub. It transmits torque from the shaft to the mounted component while preventing independent rotation between the two. When a feather key shears, wears, or goes missing, the driven component spins freely on the shaft, resulting in a complete loss of power transfer. On a walk-behind roller like the MRH601DS, this means the drum or drive system will stop responding to engine output entirely until the key is replaced.
For fitment questions or help confirming this part is correct for your machine, contact the DHS Equipment team directly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1498195010 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Kubota Feather Key |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Rollers | MRH601DS |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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