Starter Motor – Bombardier Quest 500/650 / Traxter / John Deere Trail Buck 500/650 – Replaces 420-888-991 – 2002–2005
Starter Motor – Bombardier Quest 500/650 / Traxter / John Deere Trail Buck 500/650 – Replaces 420-888-991 – 2002–2005 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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This starter motor is a direct replacement for the Bombardier Quest and Traxter ATV range and John Deere Trail Buck, covering 500cc and 650cc 4-Tec Rotax engine variants from 2002 to 2005. It restores reliable engine starting to standard specification with no modification required, superseding previous reference SMU0289.
Manufactured from premium materials for consistent performance and long service life, this starter replaces Bombardier OEM references 420-888-991 and 711-888-991 and John Deere OEM reference C420-888-991, making it a dependable aftermarket solution for servicing this range of Bombardier and John Deere ATV models.
Fitment
| Model | Engine | Year Range |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Quest 500 2x2 / 4x4 / XT | 498cc | 2002–2004 |
| Bombardier Quest 650 / XT / Max | 644cc | 2002–2004 |
| Bombardier Traxter 500 Auto CVT | 498cc | 2005 |
| Bombardier Traxter 650 Auto CVT | 644cc | 2005 |
| Bombardier Traxter 650 Max Auto CVT | 644cc | 2005 |
| John Deere Trail Buck 500 | 4-Tec Rotax 498cc | — |
| John Deere Trail Buck 650 / 650EX / 650EXT | 4-Tec Rotax 644cc | — |
Key Features
- Direct replacement starter motor for Bombardier Quest/Traxter and John Deere Trail Buck ATV applications
- Replaces Bombardier OEM references 420-888-991 and 711-888-991
- Replaces John Deere OEM reference C420-888-991
- Covers 498cc and 644cc 4-Tec Rotax engine variants
- Spans 2002 to 2005 model years
- Supersedes previous reference SMU0289
- Manufactured from premium materials for long service life
- No modification required — like-for-like fitment
OEM Cross-Reference
| OEM Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 420-888-991 | Bombardier |
| 711-888-991 | Bombardier |
| C420-888-991 | John Deere |
| SMU0289 | Arrowhead |
| 18817 | Lester |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Component | Starter Motor |
| Application | Bombardier Quest 500/650 / Traxter 500/650 / John Deere Trail Buck 500/650 |
| Engine Variants | 498cc / 644cc (4-Tec Rotax) |
| Year Range | 2002–2005 |
| Supersedes | SMU0289 |
| Condition | New |
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