GE 7098 - Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol - Breaker MCC Bucket - 25 A, 480 V, 12" Height, 3 P | AmpState

Engineered for demanding industrial motor control applications, the GE 7098 Breaker MCC Bucket from the 9800 Unitrol family delivers reliable protection and streamlined modernization for aging motor control centers. This 25 A, 480 V, 3-pole bucket is designed to drop directly into GE 7098 MCCs, making it an exacting fit for replacement or retrofit projects that keep critical equipment running smoothly.

Key specifications

• Brand: GE
• Series: 9800 Unitrol
• Configuration: Breaker MCC Bucket
• Rating: 25 A, 480 V, 3-Pole
• Bucket height: 12 inches
• Mounting: Fits GE 7098 motor control centers
• Application: Direct replacement or retrofit for existing lineups

What makes this bucket unique

The 9800 Unitrol MCC bucket is purpose-built for reliable motor protection in tough industrial environments. Its 3-pole, 25 A rating provides precise overcurrent protection for motor circuits, while the 12" bucket height ensures seamless compatibility with standard GE MCC arrays. Engineered to align with GE 7098 enclosures, this unit minimizes installation complexity and reduces downtime during swaps or upgrades.

Practical benefits and use cases

• Simplified retrofits: upgrade an older MCC by swapping in this bucket without major reconfigurations.
• Downtime risk reduction: direct-fit design minimizes wiring changes and alignment issues during replacement.
• Balanced protection: 3-pole configuration supports coordinated protection schemes for three-phase motors.
• Scalability and modernization: an effective path to refresh protection standards across multiple lines or facilities.

Who benefits

Maintenance managers, electrical engineers, and reliability teams in manufacturing, processing, water treatment, and material handling environments will value a plug-in solution that works with GE legacy gear while enabling current protection practices.

Installation tips and considerations

Before ordering, verify compatibility with your GE 7098 MCC lineup and confirm the 12" bucket height matches your enclosure requirements. Keeping a spare bucket on hand can dramatically cut downtime in the event of a fault or routine maintenance. AmpState supports retrofit solutions and provides technical assistance to help with sizing, installation, and ongoing maintenance considerations.