Multiquip 50461900 Gudgeon Piston Pin

The Multiquip 50461900 Gudgeon Piston Pin is a genuine OEM component designed for the MVH508DZ reversible plate compactor. Sourced directly through Multiquip's authorized parts program, this pin meets the exact dimensional and material specifications required for proper piston-to-connecting-rod alignment. Verified fitment for the MVH508DZ means no guesswork at installation — the 50461900 drops in as a like-for-like replacement. If your compactor is showing signs of excessive piston slap, irregular stroke, or internal wear, replacing the gudgeon pin with a genuine OEM part is the correct first step toward restoring full compaction performance.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Machined to the exact diameter and surface hardness specified for the MVH508DZ engine assembly, ensuring proper piston-to-rod fit without play or binding.
• Direct-Fit Replacement — Designed to seat into the piston bore and connecting rod small end exactly as the original, supporting a clean and straightforward rebuild.
• Confirmed MVH508DZ Fitment — Verified for the MVH508DZ heavy-duty reversible plate compactor, so you can order with confidence against your machine's model code.
• Restores Smooth Piston Travel — A worn or seized gudgeon pin causes knocking, uneven stroke, and accelerated cylinder wear; replacing it promptly protects the surrounding engine components.
• Authorized Multiquip OEM Part — Supplied as a genuine Multiquip component, backed by the manufacturer's parts program and sold through DHS Equipment.

The gudgeon pin — also called a piston pin or wrist pin — is the cylindrical shaft that connects the piston to the small end of the connecting rod inside the engine. It allows the connecting rod to pivot as the crankshaft rotates, transferring combustion force into the up-and-down motion that drives the compactor's vibration mechanism. When the gudgeon pin wears, becomes loose in its bore, or seizes due to heat or lack of lubrication, it produces knocking noises, loss of power, and can cause serious secondary damage to the piston, cylinder wall, and rod bearing if left unaddressed.

For fitment questions or to confirm this part is correct for your MVH508DZ, contact the DHS Equipment parts team before ordering.

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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