Mahle Starter Motor 12V 9 Tooth CW MS263

The Mahle MS263 is a new 12V starter motor with 9 teeth and clockwise rotation, supplied as a 3-hole starter motor with an insulated return. It is listed with a 2.7kW power rating, 127mm mount centres A, 90mm mount centres C, and a 48mm pinion at rest.

This unit carries part number MS263 and is identified as a Mahle starter motor with a 34.8mm pinion diameter, 89mm flange diameter, 11mm mount hole diameter, and an overall length of 330mm. Those dimensions are the key checks when comparing against the existing starter or the engine application.

The starter is specified for dry clutch use and has 3 mounting bores. It is backed by a one year warranty and is described as new, not remanufactured, which matters if you are matching a replacement against an existing electrical and mechanical setup.

Key Features

• 12V starter motor
• 9 tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• 3-hole starter mount
• Insulated return
• New unit

Specifications

• Brand: Mahle
• Part number: MS263
• Type: Starter motor
• Voltage: 12V
• Power rating: 2.7kW
• Rotation: CW
• Number of teeth: 9
• Starter mount type: 3 hole

Known application references

• Peugeot XDP4.90
• Princess P42
• Volvo Construction EC130C
• Volvo Construction EC150C
• Volvo Construction EC160
• Volvo Construction L50C
• Volvo Marine/Penta AQAD30A
• Volvo Marine/Penta AQD21

Application and Buying Notes

Before ordering, compare the part number MS263, the 12V electrical setup, and the physical mounting details against the removed unit. The important measurements here are the 127mm mount centres A, 90mm mount centres B and C, 89mm flange diameter, 11mm mount hole diameter, and 330mm overall length.

The starter is a 9 tooth, clockwise unit with a 34.8mm pinion diameter and 48mm pinion at rest. Those figures matter because starter drive engagement, flywheel depth, and mounting pattern need to line up with the engine application for the unit to suit properly.

This starter is listed with known application references across Peugeot, Princess, Volvo Construction, and Volvo Marine/Penta variants, but application naming alone is not enough to confirm fitment. Use the part number and the measurements together, especially where the application has multiple variants or model years.

The listed features include resistance to salt, fog, humidity, water, dust, mud, vibration, extreme temperatures, and aggressive liquids, plus compliance with EMC and related international directives and standards. Those are useful durability points, but they do not replace a fitment check against the engine and starter mounting setup.

If you are replacing a marine or construction starter, take extra care with the application reference, as the same family names can cover different engine or equipment versions. Matching the part number MS263 and the dimensional data is the safest way to verify the replacement before purchase.

Before supply, the safest approach is to confirm the original unit details against the listed part number, voltage, output rating, mounting arrangement, and pulley configuration. That checking process is standard practice in the parts trade because visually similar units can still differ in service-critical ways.

For workshop, fleet, and equipment applications, accurate identification of part number MS263 helps avoid unnecessary freight, additional labour, and vehicle or machine downtime. Where the application is not straightforward, the original unit, OEM reference, or workshop records should be used as the primary confirmation point.

Relevant published details for this unit include Type STARTER MOTOR, Unit of Measure EACH, Warranty One Year, Mount Centres A 127mm, Mount Centres C 90mm, Number of Teeth 9, Pinion at Rest 48mm, Power Rating 2.7kW, Suits Unit Make Mahle, Note Insulated Return.

Additional published details for cross-checking include New / Reman. New, Wet / Dry Clutch Dry, Number of mounting bores 3, For flywheel depth 51.0, Packaging length 38.2, Packaging height 14.50, Product Group 2 STARTER MOTORS, Part No. MS263, Brand MAHLE.

Mahle Starter Motor 12V 9Th CW. Part number MS263 should be checked first. Listed voltage is 12. These details form the core reference points used by parts interpreters when confirming the correct replacement.

For part number MS263, the normal identification sequence is part number, electrical rating, mounting arrangement, connector or terminal style, and pulley or drive details. Using those checkpoints helps confirm that the listed unit matches the service requirement rather than only looking similar.

For a starter motor in workshop, fleet, trade, agricultural, or construction service, the listed voltage 12 should be checked carefully. Incorrect selection can affect installation time, return freight, and equipment availability.

Compatibility note: Confirm compatibility by checking part number MS263, the 12V clockwise 9 tooth configuration, and the mounting and dimension details against the existing starter and application before ordering.

FAQ

What is the part number for this starter motor?

The part number is MS263. For this listing, part number MS263 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include PEUGEOT XDP4.90, PEUGEOT XDP4.90 1980, PRINCESS P42. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Is this a 12 volt starter motor?

Yes. The listed voltage is 12V. For this listing, part number MS263 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include PEUGEOT XDP4.90, PEUGEOT XDP4.90 1980, PRINCESS P42. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

How many teeth does the pinion have?

It has 9 teeth. For this listing, part number MS263 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include PEUGEOT XDP4.90, PEUGEOT XDP4.90 1980, PRINCESS P42. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What is the rotation direction?

The starter motor is clockwise, shown as CW. For this listing, part number MS263 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include PEUGEOT XDP4.90, PEUGEOT XDP4.90 1980, PRINCESS P42. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Is this unit new or remanufactured?

It is listed as new. For this listing, part number MS263 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include PEUGEOT XDP4.90, PEUGEOT XDP4.90 1980, PRINCESS P42. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What applications are referenced for this starter?

Known application references include Peugeot XDP4.90, Princess P42, Volvo Construction EC130C, EC150C, EC160 and L50C, plus multiple Volvo Marine/Penta engines such as AQAD30A, AQD21, AQD32A, AQD40A, AQD41, AQD41A, MD21, MD21M3S, MD30A, MD32, MD5C, TAMD30A, TAMD31, TAMD31L and TAMD31M. For this listing, part number MS263 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include PEUGEOT XDP4.90, PEUGEOT XDP4.90 1980, PRINCESS P42. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.