Starter motor for Demag AC 1600

The starter motor, part number 76088473, serves as an electromechanical component within the ignition system of internal combustion engines. Its primary function involves drawing electrical power from the battery to rotate the engine crankshaft at a speed sufficient to initiate the combustion cycle. This component is integrated into the engine assembly to ensure the machine can be started effectively.

This specific starter motor is compatible with the Demag AC 1600 all-terrain crane. It is designed to interface with the Mercedes-Benz engines commonly found in this crane model. The unit includes an integrated solenoid and drive pinion to engage with the engine flywheel ring gear during the startup sequence.

In heavy machinery, the starter motor acts as the bridge between the electrical system and the mechanical engine block. Upon activation, the solenoid shifts the pinion gear into the flywheel teeth while simultaneously engaging the high-current circuit to spin the engine. Proper operation of this system is necessary for the consistent startup of the crane engine.