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Genuine Caterpillar 321-8965 Electric Starter Motor. Factory quality assurance, serial-number fitment verification, and fast export dispatch.
Verified Prior to Quotation. Fitment and configuration are cross-checked against your equipment serial number.
Technical Overview
Heavy-duty 24V 7.5 kW electric starter motor Caterpillar 321-8965. Engineered to deliver high breakaway cranking torque for large-displacement diesel engines in ambient temperatures down to -40°C.
Supply Assurance
We verify fitment by engine nameplate and serial number, with pre-shipment photos of original packaging.
Direct dispatch from our Chongqing hub for industrial fleets, power plants, and service centers.
Unit price, completeness, export crating, and lead time are confirmed before invoicing.
Technical Data
Reference parameters for engineering selection; exact arrangement details are confirmed prior to shipment. Manufacturer names and part numbers are used for identification reference only.
| Part Number | 321-8965 |
|---|---|
| Cross-Reference / Alternate Numbers | 3218965, CA3218965 |
| Brand | CAT (Caterpillar) |
| Category | Electrical Components |
| Part Name | Caterpillar Electric Starter Motor |
| Dimensions | 380 × 195 × 195 mm |
| Unit Weight | 17.8 kg |
| Material / Construction | Reinforced steel housing with Class H high-temperature copper windings |
| Rated Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Rated Output Power | 7.5 kW (10.2 hp) |
| Pinion Drive | 11 / 12-Tooth SAE #3 Nose Housing |
| Construction | Sealed Dust- & Moisture-Resistant Gear Reduction |
| Compatible Models | CAT C15, CAT C18, CAT C27, CAT 3406E, CAT 3412, CAT 345D, CAT 349D, CAT 374D |
| Application / Fitment | For CAT C4.4 C2.8 C7.1 C3.6 Engine |
Engineering Advantage
Fitment is verified against your engine model and serial number (S/N) via CAT SIS and Perkins SPI part number lookup before quotation.
Direct supersession and cross-reference lookup: send your old or alternate part number and we will confirm the latest replacement.
100% genuine original factory components in original packaging, verified by pre-shipment warehouse photos and videos.
Part numbers, laser markings, original packaging, and completeness are inspected at our warehouse prior to dispatch.
Reliable stock availability in Chongqing with fixed lead times and export-grade protective packaging.
Fitment & Cross-Reference
Logistics & Packaging
Quantity, export packaging, gross weight, and dispatch lead time are confirmed in your formal quotation.
Before You Order
Provide your engine model, engine serial number (S/N), and part number. Before issuing a formal quotation, our engineers cross-check fitment against Caterpillar SIS, Perkins SPI, or FG Wilson part number cross-reference systems.
Yes. MSDD Engine exclusively supplies 100% genuine original parts in factory-sealed packaging. Before shipment, we provide warehouse photos of original packaging, part markings, and security labels.
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