Mahle Starter Motor 12V 8 Tooth CCW MS630

The MAHLE MS630 is a new 12V starter motor for light commercial applications, supplied with an 8 tooth pinion and counter-clockwise (CCW) rotation. It is listed as a 1.0kW unit and uses a 2 hole starter mount with 105mm mount centres, so the mounting pattern and electrical specifications are straightforward to check before purchase.

Key dimensions on this starter include an overall length of 190mm, a flange diameter of 66mm, a 28mm pinion diameter, and a 14mm pinion at rest. The unit is identified as MAHLE part number MS630 and is sold as each, with a one year warranty.

This starter is described as being designed in fit and performance to meet OE starters and built to withstand harsh environments. Those are useful indicators when you are replacing a starter in a working vehicle, but the important part is still to match the listed measurements, tooth count, rotation, and mount type to the vehicle application you are working on.

Key Features

• 12V starter motor for light commercial use
• 8 tooth pinion
• CCW rotation
• 1.0kW power rating
• 2 hole starter mount
• 105mm mount centres

Specifications

• Brand: MAHLE
• Part No.: MS630
• Voltage: 12V
• Power Rating: 1.0kW
• Rotation: CCW
• Number of Teeth: 8
• Starter Mount Type: 2 Hole
• Number of mounting bores: 2

Application and Buying Notes

Before ordering, compare the MAHLE MS630 against the starter currently fitted to the vehicle. The most important checks here are 12V operation, CCW rotation, 8 teeth, and the 2 hole mounting pattern with 105mm mount centres. If any of those do not match, it is not the right unit for the job even if the general shape looks close.

The dimensional details matter as much as the electrical ones. This starter lists a 66mm flange diameter, 190mm overall length, 28mm pinion diameter, 14mm pinion at rest, and 11mm mount hole diameter. Those measurements help confirm the starter will physically sit and engage as expected in the application.

The listed 1.0kW power rating is suitable context for identifying the correct replacement, but it should not be used as the only buying guide. Starter selection should always be based on the exact part number MS630, the vehicle’s original starter details, and the measured mounting and pinion specifications.

This unit is new, not remanufactured, and is supplied with a one year warranty. That gives a clear purchasing baseline, but the warranty does not replace a fitment check. If you are matching to an existing starter, confirm the tooth count, rotation direction, mount centres, and flywheel depth requirement of 17.0 before installation.

For workshop or fleet use, the appeal of this starter is that the critical identifiers are well defined: MAHLE branding, MS630 part number, 12V voltage, and the 2 hole mount layout. Those are the details most likely to prevent a costly wrong-part order when the vehicle application is not known with certainty.

If you are cross-checking against a removed unit, compare the pinion at rest figure of 14mm and the overall length of 190mm as well. Those physical checks are especially useful where there are similar-looking starters with different nose lengths, pinion positions, or mounting offsets.

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 MS630 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 LIGHT COMM, Unit of Measure EACH, Warranty One Year, Mount Centres A 105mm, Number of Teeth 8, Pinion at Rest 14mm, Power Rating 1.0kW, Suits Unit Make Mahle, New / Reman. New, Bore O 1 11.2.

Additional published details for cross-checking include Tooth Pitch 12.88, Mounting points diameter 105.0, Packaging width 16.60, Net Weight 3230, Product Group 1 ROTATING ELECTRICAL, Part No. MS630, Brand MAHLE, Description Mahle Starter Motor 12V 8Th CCW, Flange Diameter 66mm, Mount Hole Diameter 11.

Mahle Starter Motor 12V 8Th CCW. Part number MS630 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 MS630, 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 light comm 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.

Where no verified application list is available, the part number, mounting details, connector style, and published specifications should be used as the primary selection criteria.

In the absence of a verified fitment list, the safest approach is to compare the removed unit directly with the listed product details. That includes checking the housing style, pulley layout, regulator arrangement, and any visible identification numbers before supply is approved.

The listed warranty is One Year. Warranty terms should be considered alongside correct application and part identification, as warranty does not replace fitment confirmation.

Compatibility note: Confirm compatibility by matching the MAHLE MS630 part number, 12V rating, 8 tooth pinion, CCW rotation, 2 hole mount, and 105mm mount centres against the vehicle’s original starter and application details before ordering.

FAQ

What is the part number for this starter motor?

The part number is MS630.

Is this starter motor 12V?

Yes. The listed voltage is 12V.

How many teeth does the pinion have?

It has 8 teeth.

What rotation does this starter use?

The rotation is CCW, which means counter-clockwise.

Is this a new or remanufactured unit?

It is listed as new.

What mounting pattern does it use?

It uses a 2 hole starter mount with 105mm mount centres.