Part-number relationships
| Relationship | Reference family | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Cat Part Number | Official turbine air starter identity | 253-0287 |
| Same-number Formatting Variant | Search alias only | 2530287 |
Excavator Starter Motors
253-0287 12T CW Turbine Air Starter for Cat G3508 G3512 G3516
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OEM / reference253-0287
SpecificationTurbine Air Starter Motor
Catalog ID53214571
Cat identifies 253-0287 as a compressed-air turbine starter with clockwise rotation, a 12-tooth pinion and a three-hole mounting flange. The official compatible-model record lists G3508, G3508B, G3512, G3512B, G3516, G3516B and G3520B gas-engine or generator-set applications. Six selected owned photographs show the same yellow turbine air starter from its pinion, flange, housing and air-port sides. Confirm 253-0287, 12 teeth, clockwise rotation, three-hole flange, air-port configuration and engine arrangement before ordering.
- Product Type
- Turbine Air Starter Motor
- Power Source
- Compressed air
- Rotation
- Clockwise
- Pinion Teeth
- 12
- Mounting Flange
- 3 hole
Send the machine model, engine model or nameplate photo so our team can confirm compatibility before shipment.
Product fitment guide
Part numbers and compatible models
Quickly compare the reference number and recorded machine applications. Use the original photos and the checklist before ordering.
Part identification
Reference numbers
Primary number
Formatting alias
Formatting aliases are the same number written differently. Related assemblies and remanufactured numbers are not presented as direct interchanges.
Product summary
Turbine Air Starter Motor
- Category
- Excavator Starter Motors
- Catalog ID
- 53214571
- Photo views
- 6
Before ordering
Confirm these details
- Confirm voltage and power rating against the original starter nameplate.
- Compare mounting-hole pattern, flange position and overall body orientation.
- Confirm pinion tooth count and rotation where those values are specified.
- Verify the engine model and machine serial range before ordering.
Machine fitment
Compatible model references
3 model references
Compatibility lists identify searchable model families, not every production serial range. Confirm the original part number and machine serial number before purchase.
Quick fitment answers
Common questions about 253-0287
Which machines use 253-0287?
Recorded compatible model references include Official Cat gas engines: G3508 / G3508B / G3512 / G3512B / G3516 / G3520B, Official Cat generator-set application: G3516B, Fitment limitation: Confirm 253-0287, 12-tooth pinion, clockwise rotation, three-hole flange, air ports and engine arrangement before shipment. Confirm the complete part number and machine serial range before ordering.
What numbers are documented for 253-0287?
Formatting aliases for the same number: 2530287.
How do I confirm 253-0287 before ordering?
Confirm voltage and power rating against the original starter nameplate. Compare mounting-hole pattern, flange position and overall body orientation. Confirm pinion tooth count and rotation where those values are specified. Send clear photos of the original unit and connector layout when requesting a quote.