The Bomag 05742481 Starter is a genuine OEM starter designed for BMP 8500 trench compactors, including the BMP 8500 and BMP 8500 Kubota variants. As a direct OEM replacement sourced from Bomag, this starter is built to the exact specifications of the original component, ensuring correct engagement with the engine's ring gear and proper compatibility with the machine's electrical system. If your BMP 8500 trench compactor is experiencing hard starts, no-crank conditions, or starter failure, this is the correct OEM part to restore full starting performance.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Spec — manufactured to Bomag's exact voltage, torque output, and pinion engagement specifications for the BMP 8500 starter circuit, so the unit draws correct amperage and cranks the engine at the designed speed
- Direct-Fit Replacement — matches the original mounting configuration and electrical connector layout, allowing straightforward removal and installation without modifications to brackets or wiring
- BMP 8500 Compatibility — verified fitment for both the BMP 8500 and BMP 8500 Kubota trench compactors, covering the full production range of this remote-controlled padfoot compactor
- Restored Starting Reliability — a worn or failed starter leaves a remote-controlled trench compactor completely inoperable; replacing it with an OEM unit restores consistent, dependable engine engagement every time the machine is called to run
- Electrical System Safety — an OEM starter draws within the designed current limits, protecting the battery, solenoid, and wiring harness from the overload stress that an out-of-spec unit can cause
The starter is the electromechanical component responsible for cranking the engine during ignition. When the operator triggers the start sequence, the starter motor engages its pinion gear with the engine's flywheel ring gear, rotating the engine until combustion begins and then disengaging automatically. On a remote-controlled trench compactor like the BMP 8500, a functioning starter is critical because the machine must be started reliably before the operator can engage any compaction or drive functions. A starter that is worn, seized, or drawing excessive current will prevent the machine from starting entirely, halting productivity until the component is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05742481 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Trench Compactor | BMP 8500 | 00818667, 00824277, 00825393, 00826969, 00827003 |
| Trench Compactor | BMP 8500 Kubota | 00827611 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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