Description

When your starter grinds against worn teeth or you hear metal-on-metal contact during cranking, it’s time to take a close look at your ring gear. This is the toothed gear that circles your flywheel and meshes with the starter pinion—and when it gets damaged, you’re looking at hard starting or complete starting failure. A good ring gear means smooth engagement every time you turn the key.

What You’re Getting

Precision-cut teeth that mesh perfectly with your starter drive gear
Heavy-duty steel construction built for thousands of starting cycles
Proper heat treatment ensures teeth stay sharp and resist wear
Direct replacement that fits your flywheel without modifications
Quality manufacturing eliminates the grinding and rough engagement of worn gears

Built for Real Farm Work

This ring gear fits a solid range of Case IH tractors including the 44 Series 844, the versatile 45 Series 845, the 55 Series models 955, 1055, and 1255, plus the 56 Series 856, 956, and 1056. These are the reliable mid-horsepower tractors doing everything from loader work to field cultivation, hay operations to general farm chores—all jobs that mean lots of starts and stops throughout the day.

Made to Last

Your ring gear takes a beating every time you start the tractor, especially in cold weather when engines turn over harder. This replacement uses properly hardened steel that handles the impact without chipping or wearing prematurely. The precision machining ensures each tooth engages smoothly with your starter, reducing wear on both components.

Installation Notes

Ring gear replacement typically requires flywheel removal, making this a job for experienced mechanics or serious DIY farmers with the right tools. While you’ve got everything apart, it’s smart to check starter drive condition and flywheel surface. A damaged ring gear often means your starter pinion needs attention too.