Delta vs. generic replacement motor

[Heath Roberts]

I need to replace a three-phase motor on a Delta 20" drill press with a single-phase motor. The appropriate Delta part appears to be an

82-040, here:

are: 1-1/2 HP, TEFC, Heavy Duty, 60 Lbs, 1725 RPM, 115/230V,

20/10 A, 60Hz, 7/8" single shaft, NEMA 145T frame

I found prices on this around $400.

McMaster-Carr, which isn't generally known for being inexpensive, has a motor, part 5990K82, for $203.

It says it's a 1-1/2 HP, TEFC, Service factor 1, 1740 RPM, 115/230V,

7/8" single shaft, NEMA 145T frame.

I want a decent motor, but why pay twice as much if you don't have to? Is the Delta more expensive just because it's got a Delta nameplate? I know Delta don't actually manufacture their own motors...

Any reason not to buy the cheaper one? Any other places I should look? (unless someone here has one to sell, I'd prefer a new motor from a reputable dealer who can deliver from stock)

Thanks, Heath

[Ba r r y]

Check your local Yellow Pages under "Motor". There are local shops that specialize in electric motors everywhere.

I recently needed a 220V 3HP spa motor and was able to get a genuine Baldor for much less than any tool or spa dealer was asking for no-name stuff. In fact the motor shop was 1/3 of the spa dealers price. Not 1/3 off, but 1/3 of the PRICE! He also gave me a core refund for the old motor.

The motor guy did need 2 days to get the motor from his distributor, and he didn't take credit cards. He was pretty shocked at what the spa place was charging for a motor, noting that he makes a fair profit on his price. The spa place is a large factory direct outfit who happens to be right up the street from the motor shop and buys these motors by the pallet.

Barry

[Brian Elfert]

The cheaper motor should work just fine as long as it is the same frame type. Also check Grainger for pricing.

Brian Elfert

[Jim]

Barry, just out of curiosity, what did you have to pay. I'm looking for a

3hp 220v 1ph 1725 right now.

Thanks,

[Leon]

Northern Tool,

has pretty reasonable prices on Leeson motors.

[Ba r r y]

As far as I remember it was $150 'ish. The spa dealer was over $450, the local tool guy and internet spa dealers were in the low to mid

2's.

Barry

[James "Cubby" Culbertson]

I'd imagine this might be more than you want? Runs at 3450 rpm and only

230V.

[Unisaw A100]

Absolutely not. In fact, with the exception of a proprietary motor (like say for a Unisaw (1)) there's no reason at all to continue buying motors from Delta.

(1) Actually, a new Unisaw motor can be gotten from Plaza Machinery for $250-$300 so there's no reason to even buy that from Delta.

Plaza Machinery

Electric Motor Warehouse

I agree but I've bought a thing or two off eBay and got a pretty good deal. Usually in this case it's best to find a local seller so you can check out his/her wares before paying.

UA100