Buying Advice Starter solenoid for Bobcat CT 450 Tractor

[PaulP]

Looking for a good source (besides Bobcat) for an OEM starter solenoid for my CT 450 tractor. Bobcat apparently won't sell just the solenoid, they want to sell me the entire starter motor assembly for something in the four figure range.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[RjCorazza]

Try ebay or Amazon. When I was burning up solenoids on my Kubota ZD mowers due to heat from the manifold, I found exact replacements all over ebay / Amazon.
Finally fabricated heat shields over the starter, which worked very well and haven't burned up a solenoid since.
Post a picture of your starter / solenoid if you're having problems finding something.

 

[flyerdan]

Here's another thread with the same problem and some sources.