Dozer Repair Cost

2017-2025 Komatsu D65PX-18 Starter Motor Replacement Cost

A starter motor replacement on a Komatsu D65PX-18 typically runs $750-$2,950 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.

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Typical Repair Cost

Komatsu D65PX-18 starter

$750-$2,950

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

1-4 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$600-$2,250

* Static estimate from heavy-equipment norms, not a quote. Real cost depends on parts source, access, and collateral damage.Get an exact estimate →

What's involved in a Komatsu D65PX-18 starter repair

Disconnecting the battery, removing cables and mounting bolts, and swapping the starter. Access is the variable: on some machines the starter is easy, on others you fight the frame or exhaust to reach it.

What affects the cost

The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Komatsu D65PX-18 starter repair cost?
A starter motor replacement on a Komatsu D65PX-18 typically runs $750-$2,950. That covers about 1-4 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $600-$2,250 in parts. Your exact number depends on parts source (OEM vs. reman) and how much collateral damage there is. Get a free custom estimate at equipbook.ai/service/estimate.
How many labor hours is a Komatsu D65PX-18 starter job?
Plan on roughly 1 to 4 labor hours for a starter repair on a Komatsu D65PX-18. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Komatsu D65PX-18 starter repair?
Disconnecting the battery, removing cables and mounting bolts, and swapping the starter. Access is the variable: on some machines the starter is easy, on others you fight the frame or exhaust to reach it.
Is it worth fixing the starter on a Komatsu D65PX-18?
At $750-$2,950, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Komatsu D65PX-18 in good condition is worth far more than this repair, so it usually pays to fix it. Check what your machine is worth first, then decide. Use the free valuation at equipbook.ai/value/komatsu-d65px-18.