Part identification
How to Read an Excavator Starter Motor Nameplate
Capture the references and specifications a parts specialist needs from a worn or partially readable starter label.
Photograph before cleaning
Take a straight, high-resolution photo of the label before using solvent or a wire brush. Add angled photos under different light so stamped characters remain visible. Photograph the complete unit to connect the label to the correct housing and connector layout.
Separate part numbers from ratings
A nameplate can contain a maker reference, customer reference, voltage, power, production code and serial information. Preserve punctuation and leading zeros. Search both formatted and compact versions of the number, but do not combine the engine model into the OEM field.
- Primary reference and any superseded number
- 12V or 24V rating
- kW power marking
- Rotation or directional marking
- Production code only when needed to distinguish a revision
Use physical photos to resolve an uncertain label
When the plate is unreadable, compare mounting holes, flange shape, pinion, solenoid clocking, connector positions and overall dimensions. A parts specialist should treat the result as a provisional match until the machine and engine application also agree.