The Multiquip 939010480 Shock Absorber is a genuine OEM component designed for the MVH208GH reversible plate compactor. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this part meets the original design specifications for the MVH208GH, ensuring a correct, straightforward installation with no guesswork. Keeping this component in proper working condition is essential to maintaining operator comfort and machine control during compaction runs.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Damping Specification: — Engineered to the original compression and rebound ratings for the MVH208GH, so vibration isolation performs as the machine was designed to deliver.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Matches the original mounting points and dimensions of the MVH208GH shock absorber position, allowing straightforward swap-out during routine service.
- Confirmed MVH208GH Fitment: — Validated specifically for the MVH208GH reversible plate compactor — no cross-referencing or adaptation needed.
- Protects Operator and Frame: — A functioning shock absorber absorbs and disperses vibratory forces before they travel through the handle assembly, reducing fatigue and protecting the machine frame from stress fractures over time.
- Supports Consistent Compaction Output: — When the shock absorber is worn or failed, the plate's vibratory energy is transferred unpredictably through the chassis, compromising compaction depth and surface uniformity.
The shock absorber on a reversible plate compactor sits between the vibrating base plate assembly and the upper frame or handle structure. Its job is to isolate the high-frequency vibration generated by the exciter from the operator's hands and the machine's upper components. When this part wears out or loses its damping capacity, operators experience significantly increased handle vibration, and the upper frame is exposed to repeated shock loads it was not designed to absorb directly — leading to premature wear on bolts, welds, and handle hardware. Replacing a degraded shock absorber restores the intended vibration separation and keeps the MVH208GH operating within its designed comfort and durability parameters.
Part number 939010480 is an authorized Multiquip OEM replacement part, stocked and sold by DHS Equipment. Verify your model number before ordering, and contact the DHS Equipment team if you need help confirming fitment for your machine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 939010480 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shock Absorber |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVH208GH |
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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