{"product_id":"caterpillar-338-3454-aftermarket-starter-motor","title":"Caterpillar 338-3454 Aftermarket Starter Motor","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto+Condensed:wght@700\u0026family=Roboto:wght@400;700;900\u0026display=swap');.spm-c{border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fff;margin-bottom:25px;overflow:hidden}.spm-h{padding:15px 20px;background:#ffce02;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:16px;color:#000;letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif}.spm-t{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}.spm-t th{padding:12px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f4f4f4;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;color:#000}.spm-t td{padding:11px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.spmL{font-weight:700;color:#333;background:#fcfcfc;width:38%}.spm-sub{display:block;color:#777;font-size:12.5px;margin-top:2px}.spm-chip{display:inline-block;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fcfcfc;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#000}.spm-h2{font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin:40px 0 20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px}.spm-p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 18px}@media(max-width:700px){.spmL{width:auto}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eCaterpillar 338-3454 is the complete 24V starter motor with its solenoid and drive pinion. It is used on Caterpillar excavators and trucks. This aftermarket version has the same mounting and electrical connector as the original, so it plugs in and bolts on where the old one came off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eSold as one unit. Check the number on your old part, or in the parts manual for your machine, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eTechnical Properties \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 338-3454\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter motor with solenoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 330C, 330D, 336D, 345B, 365B, 365C, 375, 385B, 385C, 5080 and 5090B excavators and 725, 730, 735 and 740 articulated trucks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew, aftermarket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eStat. HS-Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e851140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;color:#333\"\u003eCaterpillar machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 330C, 330D, 336D, 345B, 365B, 365C, 375, 385B, 385C, 5080 and 5090B excavators and 725, 730, 735 and 740 articulated trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eCheck the part number on your old unit before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaterpillar Part No.\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM Part No.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e338-3454\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM-HEP-4117)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 330C, 330D, 336D, 345B, 365B, 365C, 375, 385B, 385C, 5080 and 5090B excavators and 725, 730, 735 and 740 articulated trucks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine cranks slowly or not at all\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith good batteries and clean cables, a slow or dead starter is the usual cause. Check the voltage at the starter while cranking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClicks but does not turn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA click with no cranking points at the solenoid contacts or the motor brushes. A new starter fixes both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding when starting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA worn drive pinion grinds or slips on the flywheel ring gear. Replace the starter before it damages the ring gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisconnect the batteries first, fit to the same flange and bolts, tighten the main cable and the trigger wire, then reconnect and test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eWe check what other aftermarket sellers charge for this same part. Their prices on the date we checked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e2e2e2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eSeller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eChecked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eeBay (5 aftermarket sellers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 428.00 to 1,007.45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e25 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eFridayParts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 509.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e23 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eFab Heavy Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 585.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e23 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eSINOCMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 689.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e23 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eZhiJie86 (Amazon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 1,121.43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e23 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eSpare Part Mart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eUSD 407.44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eToday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eOur price of USD 407.44 is 5% to 64% less than these sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eFound this part cheaper somewhere else? Send us the listing and we will beat it by 5% under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e. Every order is also covered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/30-day-money-back-guarante\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003e30 day money back guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eIs this a genuine Caterpillar part?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eNo. It is an aftermarket part made to fit in place of Caterpillar 338-3454. It is not made by or affiliated with Caterpillar; the Caterpillar part number is used only to show what it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eWill it fit my machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eIt fits Caterpillar 330C, 330D, 336D, 345B, 365B, 365C, 375, 385B, 385C, 5080 and 5090B excavators and 725, 730, 735 and 740 articulated trucks. Machines change parts between serial number ranges, so check the number on your old part or in your parts manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eDoes it fit without changes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eIt has the same mounting and electrical connector as the original. Check the plug and terminals match your old part, and test it before putting the machine back to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eDo you ship to my country?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eYes, we ship worldwide. 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