Arco Starting & Charging Tilt/Trim Motors
Arco Starting & Charging Tilt/Trim Motors: OEM Quality Built for the Water
When your outboard’s power tilt and trim system stops responding, the culprit is almost always the tilt/trim motor — and few names carry more weight in marine electrical replacements than Arco Starting & Charging. Proven dependability has made ARCO the trusted source for OEM-quality or better alternators, inboard starters, outboard starters, and tilt/trim motors — a standard the company set nearly 60 years ago. That legacy is on full display in ARCO’s tilt/trim motor lineup, which spans more than two dozen application-specific part numbers engineered to drop in where worn factory units leave off.
What Sets ARCO Tilt/Trim Motors Apart
ARCO doesn’t simply replicate OEM specs — it validates them through a rigorous in-house testing protocol before any motor leaves the box. All armatures are tested to withstand 50 times operating voltage, every motor is performance-tested at five different load levels, and each unit must meet or exceed OEM performance before being boxed. Motors are epoxy powder-coated for maximum corrosion protection, and motor shafts are induction case-hardened at bearing surfaces for superior wear resistance. For boat owners operating in salt spray, humidity, and constant vibration, these aren’t cosmetic features — they’re what separates a motor that lasts a season from one that lasts a decade.
Tilt/trim motors are also dynamically tested to ensure out-of-the-box performance, meaning you shouldn’t need a break-in period or any unpleasant surprises during your first post-install launch.
Wide Engine Coverage Across Major Brands
One of ARCO’s biggest strengths in the tilt/trim motor category is its breadth of fitment. The lineup covers the most popular outboard engine families on the water today:
- Mercury & Mariner: Replacement motors fit late-model Mercury 135, 150 XR6, Magnum III, 175, 200, 225, and 250 HP engines, as well as 105–140 HP Jet models, with 2-wire connections and 2-bolt mounts.
- Yamaha: Application-specific units cover Yamaha 25 HP through 40 HP outboards from 2000 through 2022, with additional models spanning higher-horsepower Yamaha four-stroke and two-stroke configurations.
- Evinrude E-TEC: The ARCO 6247, for example, fits Evinrude E-TEC 70–90 HP (2005–2009), 115 HP (2007–2009), and 130 HP (2009+) outboards.
- OMC, Johnson & Force: Legacy engine families are also well represented, ensuring owners of older boats aren’t left without a quality replacement option.
Most ARCO tilt/trim motors ship as complete kits with the hardware needed for installation. Depending on the application, this includes pre-wired connections, mounting hardware, a shaft adapter, O-ring, fill plug, and ring terminal ends — so you spend more time on the water and less time hunting down hardware at the local marine supply store.
Backed by the ARCO Assurance Warranty
When properly installed, all ARCO products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months for leisure use and 90 days for commercial or racing applications. Registering your tilt/trim motor within 30 days of purchase adds an additional year of warranty coverage. That kind of confidence in a replacement part is rare in the aftermarket marine space and speaks directly to the quality controls built into every unit ARCO ships.
Whether you’re diagnosing a sluggish trim response or replacing a completely failed motor before the season starts, ARCO Starting & Charging tilt/trim motors offer a straightforward, confidence-inspiring path back to full performance.