The Multiquip 42179-002 is a genuine OEM Carling Contura V-Series Actuator designed for Whiteman and Multiquip ride-on power trowels, including the HTXG6DF, HTX6H, PRX, and STX6H series. As a direct OEM replacement, this actuator is produced to the same specification as the original component, ensuring a correct fit into the existing switch housing without modification. Sourced directly through authorized Multiquip channels, part number 42179-002 is the verified replacement for these machines. DHS Equipment stocks genuine Multiquip OEM parts to keep your trowel running with the correct components.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Integrity — Matched to the correct switch actuation force and travel distance for the Carling Contura V-Series switch body, ensuring consistent contact engagement every time.
- Direct Panel Swap — Clips directly into the existing Carling Contura V-Series switch frame on the trowel control panel with no housing modifications needed.
- Broad Ride-On Trowel Coverage — Confirmed fitment across HTXG6DF, HTX6H, PRX, and STX6H series ride-on power trowels, covering both hydrostatic and hybrid platform machines.
- Operator Control Reliability — A worn or missing actuator cap leads to inconsistent switch activation, which can affect control response during blade pitch or drive operation; replacing it restores positive, tactile operator input.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Using the correct OEM actuator on control panel switches maintains proper switch operation on powered trowel control circuits, reducing the risk of unintended activation or switch failure.
The Carling Contura V-Series Actuator is the outer rocker cap that sits over the switch mechanism on the trowel's control panel. It transmits the operator's input force to the internal switch contacts, allowing the operator to engage or disengage electrical circuits that control machine functions. When the actuator becomes cracked, worn, or missing, the switch may feel loose, fail to click positively into position, or allow moisture and debris into the switch body — all of which can compromise control panel reliability on a working ride-on trowel.
Part Details
| Part Number | 42179-002 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Carling Contura V-Series Actuator |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Whiteman Ride-On Power Trowels | HTXG6DF |
| Whiteman Ride-On Power Trowels | HTX6H |
| Ride-On Power Float | PRX |
| Whiteman Ride-On Power Trowels | STX6H |
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.
