Part-number relationships
| Relationship | Reference family | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Part Number | Exact identity retained from the supplied application catalog | AR78538 |
Excavator Starter Motors
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Part number AR78538 is recorded in the supplied equipment catalog as a starter motor used on selected John Deere machines. The source set contains 91 supporting catalog rows. Recorded machine applications include 4000 and 4020 (s.n. 201; 000- ) Tractors, 4030 Tractor, 4230 Tractor, 4320 Tractor, 4430 Tractor, 4520 Tractor. Confirm the complete part number, electrical rating, terminals, mounting arrangement and machine serial range against the original unit before ordering.
Send the machine model, engine model or nameplate photo so our team can confirm compatibility before shipment.
| Relationship | Reference family | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Part Number | Exact identity retained from the supplied application catalog | AR78538 |
Product fitment guide
Quickly compare the reference number and recorded machine applications. Use the original photos and the checklist before ordering.
Part identification
Formatting aliases are the same number written differently. Related assemblies and remanufactured numbers are not presented as direct interchanges.
Product summary
Before ordering
Machine fitment
4 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
Recorded compatible model references include Machine models 1: 4000 and 4020 (s.n. 201; 000- ) Tractors / 4030 Tractor / 4230 Tractor / 4320 Tractor / 4430 Tractor / 4520 Tractor / 4620 Tractor / 4630 Tractor / 4640 and 4840 Tractors / 5200 and 5400 Forage Harvesters, Machine models 2: 544B Loader / 570 / 570A (Automatic Blade Control System) Motor Graders / 6414D and 6414T OEM Engines and Accessories / 646 and 646B Compactors / 6600 Combine / 6602 Hillside Combine / 690 and 690A Excavators / 7020 Tractor ( ) / 7700 Combine, Machine models 3: 8430 Tractor (1974-1981) ( ) / 8440 and 8640 Tractors / 8450 / 8650 Tractors ( ) / 8650 Tractors ( ) / 4640 and 4840 Tractors / 8440 and 8640 Tractors / Engine - 6404AR 01 / 02 / 14 / 15 (7020) / JD544 and JD544A Loaders, Fitment limitation: Confirm the exact part number, electrical rating, terminal layout, mounting and machine serial range before shipment. Confirm the complete part number and machine serial range before ordering.
No alternate number is listed for AR78538. Send the original nameplate for an alternate-number check.
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.