Austart ATS103 Turbine Air Starter

The Austart ATS103 turbine air starter series successfully starts large diesel and gas compression engines within the marine and gas industries. The ATS103 is for diesel applications 50 - 250 liters (available with ATEX Certification).

Palmer Johnson is an authorized Austart distributor. We are the go-to source whether you are needing parts for your Austart ATS103 air starter or if you are interested in using the ATS103 air starter in a new application. Contact the experts today to learn more about how we can assist your with your Austart air starter needs!


Austart ATS103 Turbine Air Starter Specs:

Key Features at 100 psi starting pressure
Weight46.3 lb (21kg)Power60 hp (44.1 kW)
Torque265 ft lb (359.3 Nm)Consumption18.3 scfs (520 I/s)
Speed4600 RPM
Noise Level
108 dBa



By ingenious design, benefits of Austart turbine starters include:

  • No lubrication required
  • Higher cranking torque
  • Extended cranking periods
  • Faster and more reliable starting
  • 3 stage self governed turbine wheel
  • Corrosion resistant coatings
  • Fewer moving parts
  • Longer service intervals
  • Immunity to dusty environments
  • Immunity to extremely high or low temperatures
  • No need for special tools when servicing
  • No batteries are required

Air starters come in many configurations for a variety of applications and fitment objectives.

  • Nosecone or overhung pinions
  • Beryllium Copper Bronze (BCB) non sparking pinions available
  • Clockwise or Counter clockwise rotation
  • Pre-engaged or inertia engagement options
  • Z shaped models available for limited space applications
  • Mounting flange and pinion options available to suite most engines

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Model Number
ATS103

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