The modern starter motor is either a permanent-magnet or a series parallel wound direct current electric motor with a starter solenoid (similar to a relay) mounted on it. When current from the starting battery is applied to the solenoid, usually through a switch, the solenoid engages a lever that pushes out the drive pinion on the starter driveshaft and meshes the pinion with the starter ring gear on the flywheel of the engine.

Sturdy, technically mature starter solutions for industrial engines fulfill the requirements of many OEMS and offer the best possible starting reliability – even in the most unfavorable conditions.

Hatraco offers a broad range of Prestolite starter motors for industrial applications. The Heavy Duty (HD)-starter motors from Prestolite are the best solutions for large-volume engines requiring electric cranking power. The starter motors are available in many different configurations, suitable for the majority of industrial engine brands.

Prestolite offers the following advantages:

• Highly reliable
• Durable
• Broad product range, also for start / stop systems