{"product_id":"alternator-for-caterpillar-industrial-marine-equipment-1980-1997","title":"Alternator for Caterpillar Industrial \u0026 Marine Equipment 1980-1997+","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAlternator for Caterpillar Industrial \u0026amp; Marine Equipment 1980-1997+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 16px; color: #bdc3c7;\"\u003eCaterpillar industrial and marine alternator, 1980-1997 and later\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis alternator is built for Caterpillar industrial and marine equipment covering 1980-1997 and later applications, engineered to OEM specifications for a direct fit and function replacement across this broad coverage span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIt is a battery sense type unit with a 105-245 regulator reference, meaning it senses voltage directly at the battery terminals to fine-tune charging output, delivering a 51 amp output at 12 volts. It uses bi-directional rotation and comes fitted with a 1-V pulley suited to marine and industrial duty applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for Caterpillar industrial and marine applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 volt, 51 amp output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery sense type regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulator reference 105-245\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-V pulley fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAmperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e51A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eBi-Directional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePulley Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1-V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFan Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eExternal (EF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRegulator Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eInternal (IR), Battery Sense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRegulator Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e105-245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYears shown are the overall coverage span for this part. Please confirm against the OEM part number on your original unit before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMake \u0026amp; Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCaterpillar Industrial \u0026amp; Marine Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1980-1997+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eOEM Part Number Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAftermarket replacement. OEM part numbers are listed for reference only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e489553\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCaterpillar (alternate version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWill this fit without modification?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes, this alternator is built to OEM specifications for a direct, bolt-in fit on covered Caterpillar industrial and marine equipment from 1980-1997 and later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYou receive one fully assembled 12V 51A alternator with pulley fitted, ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eHow do I know my old alternator has failed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCommon signs include a charge warning light staying on with the engine running, dimming or flickering lights, a battery that will not hold charge overnight, or an unusual whining or grinding noise from the unit as it turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWhat is a battery sense regulator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIt senses voltage directly at the battery to fine-tune charging output, which is the type of regulator fitted to this unit (reference 105-245).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003eDispatched from the UK · 12-month warranty · Fitment support from our technical team\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moto-Electrical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59237130633561,"sku":"400-16153","price":327.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/9268\/8473\/files\/zoom_Caterpillar__Marine_Alternator_-11728_9b92ac38-a4e7-4dd1-bb9e-b3054476b677.jpg?v=1788102589","url":"https:\/\/4drive.co.uk\/products\/alternator-for-caterpillar-industrial-marine-equipment-1980-1997","provider":"4Drive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}