Multiquip EM172 Air Element

The Multiquip EM172 is a genuine OEM Air Element designed to fit a wide range of Multiquip, Whiteman, and Essick equipment across multiple machine families. As a direct OEM replacement, the EM172 meets the original engineering specifications set for the Honda and other engines used across this equipment lineup. This part is confirmed to fit centrifugal pumps including QP2H, QP303H, and QP402H; plate compactors including MVC82VH, MVC88VTHW, MVH208GH, and MVH508GH; rammers including MTX50HD, MTX70HD, MTX70HDR, and MTX80HDR; mortar and concrete mixers including WM70S/P, WM90S/P, MC64P/S, and EM120; power trowels including HTX44K4, STX55Y6, and B46; power buggies, screeds, saws, rollers, generators, trash pumps, vibrators, and more. With fitment spanning this many machine families, the EM172 is a high-priority stock item for any fleet operator or equipment dealer carrying Multiquip equipment.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Filtration Media — Manufactured to the original air filtration specification, ensuring the correct particle capture rating and media density for the engines used across this equipment lineup.
• Drop-In Replacement — Installs directly into the OEM air filter housing with no trimming or adapter required, maintaining the correct sealing interface between the element and the housing.
• Broad Cross-Fleet Fitment — A single part number covering centrifugal pumps, plate compactors, rammers, mixers, power trowels, power buggies, rollers, screeds, saws, generators, trash pumps, vibrators, and more across the Multiquip, Whiteman, and Essick equipment families.
• Engine Protection Where It Counts — A clean, correctly seated air element prevents abrasive particles from entering the combustion chamber, preserving compression, extending engine life, and maintaining consistent power output under load.
• Simplified Parts Management — Stocking the EM172 covers preventive maintenance needs across a wide range of machine types, making it an efficient choice for dealers and fleet managers running mixed Multiquip equipment.

An air element — also called an air filter — sits between the engine's intake and the outside environment, capturing dust, debris, and fine particles before they can enter the carburetor and combustion chamber. On construction equipment operating in dusty or high-particulate environments, a clogged or deteriorated air element restricts airflow to the engine, causing rough running, loss of power, increased fuel consumption, and accelerated internal wear. Replacing the air element at the manufacturer's recommended service intervals is one of the most cost-effective maintenance tasks available, and using the correct OEM element like the EM172 ensures the filter media and sealing dimensions match the housing precisely.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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