Excavator Starter Motors

897137-4780 24V 3.2kW 11-Tooth Starter for CAT 315C and Hitachi ZX80US

Name: 897137-4780 24V 3.2kW 11-Tooth Starter for CAT 315C and Hitachi ZX80US
Brand: EexcavaStart
SKU: 897137-4780

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OEM / reference897137-4780

SpecificationStarter Motor

Catalog ID81346348

897137-4780 is an Isuzu and Kobelco starter reference in the official WAI 30027N replacement family. WAI specifies a new 24-volt, 3.2 kW, clockwise, 11-tooth Mitsubishi PLGR starter. Published applications include Caterpillar 315, 315B and 315C equipment with the 3046T engine, Hitachi ZX75US and ZX80US machines with 4JG1 engines, and selected Kobelco SK60, SK70, SK80CS and SK85CS models. This authoritative record resolves the old 3.2/3.5 kW conflict in favor of 3.2 kW. Confirm the exact number, rating, pinion, flange, terminals and machine serial range.

Product Type: PLGR starter motor
Voltage: 24V
Rated Power: 3.2 kW
Pinion Teeth: 11
Rotation: Clockwise (CW)
Design Family: Mitsubishi PLGR
Condition: New replacement part

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Part-number relationships

Relationship	Reference family	Number
Primary Isuzu Part Number	Official WAI replacement-reference entry	897137-4780
Formatted Alias	Same Isuzu number with alternate grouping; not a separate interchange	8-97137478-0
Isuzu Replacement References	Cataloged replacement references	8971374781 / 8972047190
Mitsubishi Manufacturer Reference Family	Cataloged manufacturer references	M008T80371 / M008T80372 / M008T80373
Aftermarket Catalog Number	Official WAI product record	WAI 30027N

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

897137-4780

Manufacturer number

M008T80371 / M008T80372 / M008T80373

Formatting alias

8-97137478-0

Other documented relationship

8971374781 / 8972047190
WAI 30027N

Formatting aliases are the same number written differently. Related assemblies and remanufactured numbers are not presented as direct interchanges.

Product summary

Starter Motor

Category: Excavator Starter Motors
Catalog ID: 81346348
Photo views: 3

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

4 model references

Caterpillar Equipment: 315 / 315B / 315C and related 3046T applications
Hitachi Equipment: ZX75US / ZX80US with 4JG1 engines
Kobelco Equipment: 80MSR / SK60 / SK70 / SK80CS / SK85CS depending on engine and serial range
Fitment Limitation: Confirm 897137-4780, 24V/3.2kW label, 11-tooth pinion, flange, terminals and serial range

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 897137-4780

Which machines use 897137-4780?

Recorded compatible model references include Caterpillar Equipment: 315 / 315B / 315C and related 3046T applications, Hitachi Equipment: ZX75US / ZX80US with 4JG1 engines, Kobelco Equipment: 80MSR / SK60 / SK70 / SK80CS / SK85CS depending on engine and serial range, Fitment Limitation: Confirm 897137-4780, 24V/3.2kW label, 11-tooth pinion, flange, terminals and serial range. Confirm the complete part number and machine serial range before ordering.

What numbers are documented for 897137-4780?

Manufacturer number: M008T80371 / M008T80372 / M008T80373. Formatting aliases for the same number: 8-97137478-0.

How do I confirm 897137-4780 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.