Heavy-Duty Truck Starter Motor: Supply, Service, and Repair by MultiTorque 2025

Truck Starter Motor

When a truck starter motor fails, downtime costs more than just time—it hits your bottom line. Whether you’re hauling freight across the Outback or operating mining trucks on remote worksites, a reliable truck starter motor is essential to keep your fleet moving.

At MultiTorque, we specialise in the supply, service, and repair of truck starter motors for all major diesel truck brands across Australia. With 15+ years of industry expertise, we ensure your equipment starts strong, every time.


What Is a Truck Starter Motor?

A truck starter motor is a high-torque electric or pneumatic motor designed to crank a diesel engine. It delivers the initial rotational force needed to start combustion. In large trucks, the starter must be powerful enough to handle high compression engines—especially in cold or rugged environments.

Truck starter motors come in different types:

  • Electric starter motors (common in road transport)

  • Air starter motors (used in heavy-duty, off-road, or hazardous environments)

Both types must be properly matched to engine size, voltage, torque, and operating conditions.


Signs of a Failing Truck Starter Motor

If your truck won’t start—or starts inconsistently—it could be the starter. Warning signs include:

⚠️ Clicking sounds with no engine turnover
⚠️ Grinding noises during start-up
⚠️ Engine slow to crank
⚠️ Starter engages but doesn’t disengage
⚠️ Complete failure to start

Don’t risk your job or delivery deadline. A failing truck starter motor can leave you stranded when you need power most.


Truck Brands We Support

MultiTorque supplies and services starter motors for a wide range of makes, including:

  • Kenworth

  • Mack

  • Freightliner

  • Western Star

  • Volvo Trucks

  • Scania

  • Isuzu, Hino, and UD Trucks

  • Caterpillar and Cummins-powered trucks

Whether you’re dealing with 12V or 24V systems, or need an air starter for mining haul trucks—we’ve got your back.


Quality Starter Motors & Components

We stock both OEM and high-quality aftermarket starter motors, ensuring long-lasting performance at competitive prices. Our product line includes:

🔧 Electric starter motors
🔧 Air starter motors (Ingersoll Rand, Gali, TDI)
🔧 Starter solenoids
🔧 Mounting brackets
🔧 Drive gears and pinions
🔧 Rebuild kits

Need help choosing the right motor for your truck? Our technicians can identify and match the correct starter based on engine specs and vehicle type.


Starter Motor Repairs and Servicing

MultiTorque offers full workshop services and field repairs for truck starter motors. Our repair process includes:

✅ Disassembly and inspection
✅ Solenoid and drive testing
✅ Brush and bearing replacement
✅ Rewinding (if required)
✅ Load testing under real conditions
✅ Reassembly and warranty coverage

We can often rebuild your faulty starter motor for a fraction of the replacement cost—with fast turnaround and expert support.


Custom Starter Motor Solutions

Need a non-standard or hard-to-find part? We provide custom starter motor solutions, including:

  • Retrofitting air starters on older mining trucks

  • Upgrading starter motors for higher torque

  • Custom brackets and alignment sleeves

  • Complete electrical or pneumatic start system design

We’re your one-stop shop for custom, rugged, and remote-ready starter motor solutions.


Why Choose MultiTorque?

✔ 15+ years of experience with truck and industrial starter motors
✔ Based in Brisbane and Perth—serving all of Australia
✔ Fast nationwide shipping
✔ In-house repairs and rebuilds
✔ OEM and aftermarket options
✔ Reliable service for mining, transport, agriculture, and more

Whether you’re running a fleet of road trucks or a single off-highway rig, MultiTorque keeps you starting strong.


Contact Us

Need a truck starter motor supplied, serviced, or repaired?

📞 Call MultiTorque on 1300 726 525
📧 Email: sales@multitorque.com
🌐 Visit: www.multitorque.com.au

https://www.linkedin.com/company/3176927

Let us help you get back on the road—or the mine site—fast.