You are bidding on one NEW "KERBY" motor 3 hp electric motor with rust proof coating. 2000 Watts / 150 Amps / 2700 RPM at full load / 8000 RPM at free spin (Note for novices: DC motors do not have a set RPM like AC/60 htz motors do. DC motors have an RPM range set by the load on them. Care must be taken not to over load them but they do have way more torque than AC motors and are more forgiving of high loads too) Produces 74 (in lbf) of Torque at 3000 RPM DC motors have a wide RPM range and this depends on load
 3 hp DC motor with 5/8" shaft built very tough - YouTube Video will open in a new window  Make wind turbine from DC motor Tread mill Wind generator DIY project - YouTube Video will open in a new window Power generator will not work with 3 hp motor - Series wound type. No magnets in Kirby motor so only use for a motor and not generator. If you are a motor expert then you can FLASH CHARGE the spinning Kirby and generate electricity. Must be manually "FLASHED" with each start up cycle. If you want to use it as a generator. This takes an expert. For use as a motor it is "just plug & play". Runs great on any car or boat battery Only motors with magnets can be turned into power generators (like the one above) 3 hp at 13.6 VOLT D.C. 2.68 hp at 12 VOLT D.C. .75 hp at 6 VOLT D.C. This is a very substantial and solid motor at 24 lbs! Coated with heavy powder coating, corrosive sealed for salt water use and all brass hardware! Heavy duty plate, bearings and rotor for decades of very dependable service life!  |
