The gear reduction starter turns the electric DC motor faster to get the same starter drive speed. Some say they are great. I have installed some that where made to replace the regular Delco starters on JD tractors. I have not had much luck with them. They have not held up very well and do not seem to crank any better.
Chrysler used a reduction gear starter for years. That is why you could always tell a Dodge cranking. They did not hold up the best either.
I think the theory is that a high speed electric motor does not pull as high of amps as regular starter. So it should crank longer with the same batteries. Some of the better electric guys may dispute this and they very well could be right.
It seems that there are a bunch of companies pushing the reduction drive replacement starters right now. Most are made in China and India. The starter shops say they can be a one shot deal as the parts can be hard to get.
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