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THE HIGHEST POWER OUTPUT ALTERNATOR IN ITS SIZE/CLASS
- Engineered for High Energy Production.
- Suitable for Marine, RV, Military, and Commercial applications.
- Rapidly charges large battery banks.
- Coolest operating temperatures for increased performance. Runs 8 - 20% cooler than incumbent alternators due to:
- Heat shedding coatings
- Rectifier located on housing exterior
- Dual cooling fans
- OEM Components
- Optimized for performance at idle speeds.
- Reduces need for generator by creating additional power with your engine.
- Unleash peak performance with E-Coat/Cerakote. Our advanced coating absorbs less heat, keeping the A275L cooler. This translates to more amperage for sustained periods.
- For maximum performance or lithium battery charging, use an ARCO Zeus Bluetooth alternator regulator.
- SAE J1171 Certified.
- Proudly made in the U.S.A.
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Voltage | 12V |
Field Type | P |
Rotor Poles | 16 |
Stator Size | 138mm |
Frame Size | Large |
Weight | 14.9 lbs / 6.7 kg |
Regulation | Internal/External (IE) or External Only (EX) |
Output Voltage | 14.1V (default) |
Finish | (Black) Cerakote or E-coating |
Cut-In RPM | 1,061 Alternator RPM |
Maximum Alt RPM | 19,000 |
Battery Post | M8 Thread Post, Side Mount |
Standard Pulley | 49K6 (6-groove, 49mm) |
Pulley Mount | 17mm diameter shaft, 25mm long, threaded M17 x 1.5 |
Pulley Hardware | M17 x 1.5 x 24mm nut, w/ 18mm ID x 29mm OD washer (Included) |
Diodes | 6 positive, 6 negative, 50A Rated, Avalanche |
Max Output (Cold, 9,000 RPM) | 311 Amps |
Sustained Cruising Output (Hot, 6,000 RPM) |
227 Amps |
Sustained Idle Output (Hot, 3,000 RPM) |
198 Amps |
Max Continuous Operating Temperature | 110°C / 230°F |
Mounting | ARCO Part Number | Application |
1-2” Single Foot | A275L-12-SF12-EX-49K6 A275L-12-SF12-IE-49K6 |
Replaces most domestic styles using a single 1or 2”mounting foot (e.g., Motorola, Prestolite). |
3.15” J180 Saddle | A275L-12-DF315-EX-49K6 A275L-12-DF315-IE-49K6 |
Replaces most small case styles using a 3.15” J180 saddle style mount (e.g., Hitachi, Lucas, Mitsubishi) Most Yanmars. |
4” J180 Saddle | A275L-12-DF4-EX-49K6 A275L-12-DF4-IE-49K6 |
Replaces most Volvo Penta alternators using a 4” J180 saddle style mount |
Vortec/GM | A275L-12-VT-EX-49K6 A275L-12-VT-IE-49K6 |
Replaces Mando type alternators using Vortec/ GM pad mounting feet (Found on many Mercruiser and Volvo Penta 3.0GLM, 3.0GLP, 4.3GXi, 5.7GiL, 5.7GXiL Marine Engines.) (GM Blocks ) |
N62 | A275L-12-N62-EX-49K6 A275L-12-N62-IE-49K6 |
Replaces most Mercedes and BMW alternators Mercedes Sprinter 1999-2006 alternators Mercedes Sprinter Factory dual alternator 2007-Up Replacement |
Transit | A275L-12-TR-EX-49K6 A275L-12-TR-IE-49K6 |
Replaces Ford Transit alternators 3.5L & 3.7L Gas engines 2015-2022 |
N62 (Clutch Pulley) | A275L-12-N62-EX-50K6CP A275L-12-N62-IE-50K6CP |
Mercedes Sprinter 1999-2006 alternators Mercedes Sprinter Factory dual alternator 2007-Up Replacement Replaces Roadtrek Mercedes Dual alternator |
To measure sustained output, the alternator is run at 3,000 RPMs for 60 minutes with a plexiglass shield covering the units. Testing shows that after 60 minutes in these conditions, alternators reach their maximum operating temperature, or the conditions under which the unit will produce the least output.
It is under these harsh conditions where we measure the “hot” output of the units at various RPMs. The complete power curve is shown above.
Note: The “hot” conditions are much less favorable than the conditions typically used in the industry. The temperature of the stator during our “hot” test was 305 °F. Incumbents measure the power curve at an ambient temperature of 140 °F. “Cold” testing was done at 71° F.
ARCO Zeus A275L | APS | Mechman | Balmar |
A275L-12-DF315-EX-49K6 | 360HSB1H652S9E4 | - | - |
A275L-12-DF315-IE-49K6 | - | - | XT-DF-250-K6 |
A275L-12-DF4-EX-49K6 | 42I-270-14JEXT/STA | - | - |
A275L-12-DF4-IE-49K6 | 360HVOPRIG1H852S9E2 | XT-DF4-250-K6 | |
A275L-12-N62-EX-49K6 | 360HN621H652S9CE4 | - | - |
A275L-12-N62-IE-49K6 | - | - | XT-MS-250-K6 |
A275L-12-SF12-EX-49K6 | - | - | - |
A275L-12-SF12-IE-49K6 | - | - | XT-SF-250-K6 |
A275L-12-TR-EX-49K6 | - | - | - |
A275L-12-TR-IE-49K6 | - | 11630320 | XT-EB-250-K4 |
A275L-12-VT-EX-49K6 | - | - | - |
A275L-12-VT-IE-49K6 | 360H15RVC1H652S9C | M8206250 | XT-VT-250-K6 |
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Arco A 275 alternator is almost a perfect fit on a yanmar 4jh3e. Installed with balmar pulley kit . Easy install and fast charging .n more belt dust covering everything.
Installed A275L on a Yanmar 4JH3E without problems. The B+ post is removable to allow for fit under the heat exchanger. I already had a Serpentine kit (J10).
I'm using our existing Balmar regulator, hope to upgrade later to Zues reg later.
Using Balmar's belt manager I crimp it to ~150A, steady around 1250 engine RPM, 300 Alt.
Had a great experience ordering from The Yacht Rigger, they were able to accommodate to my travel schedule.
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