Arco Starting & Charging Trim and Tilt Units
Arco Starting & Charging Trim and Tilt Units: OEM-Quality Performance on the Water
When your outboard's power trim stops responding, the last thing you want is a guessing game about part quality. Arco Starting & Charging has been building that confidence since 1960, and nowhere is their engineering pedigree more evident than in their lineup of trim and tilt units. With over 21 individual SKUs engineered to serve a wide spectrum of outboard and stern-drive applications, Arco has become one of the most trusted names in marine electrical replacement parts.
Why Arco Stands Out in Trim & Tilt
Established in 1960 as pioneers in the OEM replacement parts segment, Arco has built a reputation synonymous with premium quality — and they deliberately over-engineer their parts to exceed and outlast OEM standards, often engineering out known part deficiencies in the process. In the trim and tilt category specifically, this philosophy translates into motors that are built to outperform what came off the factory floor.
Every Arco tilt/trim motor features epoxy powder coating for maximum corrosion protection and motor shafts that are induction case hardened at bearing surfaces for superior wear resistance. On the testing side, all armatures are tested to withstand 50 times the operating voltage (12V), all motors are performance tested at 5 different load levels, and every unit must meet or exceed OEM performance before it is boxed.
Arco offers both wire-wound and permanent magnet tilt/trim motor designs , giving boaters the right solution for their specific engine type. Arco's plant is equipped with state-of-the-art computerized assembly lines, including fully automated digital permanent magnet and wire-wound motor load testers — the same testers used to validate every outboard trim motor before it ships.
Broad Compatibility Across Major Outboard Brands
Arco's trim and tilt lineup covers virtually every major outboard and stern-drive platform. Models like the 6259 serve Yamaha 50 HP 4-Stroke and 2-Stroke applications, while the 6276 is engineered for late-model Mercury/Mariner/Force 40–125 HP outboards with a single ram. The 6240 covers Yamaha 115 HP, 130 HP, 150–200 HP, and 225 HP engines from 1997 onward. BRP-OMC owners are equally well served — the 6211, for example, fits BRP-OMC stern-drive applications from 1979–1985 in 2.5L and 3.0L configurations. For the newest generation of large Yamaha four-strokes, the 6293 fits Yamaha 150–250 HP 4-Stroke engines from 2011–2021 , replacing OEM part numbers directly.
Each unit ships with the hardware needed for installation. Kits typically include stainless steel mounting screws, a shaft adapter, O-ring, fill plug, and ring terminal ends , so most boaters can complete the swap without a trip to the marina.
Warranty Backing You Can Count On
Arco Marine's tilt/trim motors qualify for an additional year of parts warranty when registered within 30 days of purchase. Beyond that, if Arco determines a product to be defective under proper installation and usage conditions, they are obligated to replace or repair it — and if a customer incurs labor costs for a professional installation, Arco will reimburse those costs as well. That kind of coverage is rare in the aftermarket and underscores just how seriously Arco stands behind every trim motor they build.
Whether you're replacing a worn pump on a weekend fishing boat or restoring a high-horsepower offshore rig, Arco Starting & Charging trim and tilt units offer a direct-fit, OEM-grade solution backed by decades of marine engineering expertise. Explore the full selection above to find the right unit for your engine.