Harbor Freight motors

[kd4gij]

I have the HF 3hp compressor duty motor driving a 5hp compressor pump. It has been running fine for the last 3 years.

 

[GarageGuy]

I have the HF 3hp compressor duty motor driving a 5hp compressor pump. It has been running fine for the last 3 years.

I chuckle when I see the portable air compressors with 120v "5hp" motors on them. Your original motor was probably a 3hp that was rated using some creative math :lmao: That's why the new motor works just fine.

GG

 

[Rick Leslie]

i put a 1 HP on my Heavy 10 about 2 years ago for the same reasons. So far, so good. It seems to bog more easily than the original motor, but beats nothing. I think the extended warranty is usually almost as much as a new unit.

Tractor supply carries a decent line of motors I believe, if that's an option for you.

 

[xman_charl]

use this on 6x48 sander...cost was $159.99, warranty $35.99 for 2 years.

Works okay, but its cheap, compared to some of my Lesson AC motors.

Charl

 

[xalky]

thanks guys, xalky, did you get the extended warranty?
How long have you been running the 1HP on the SB?

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The only thing with the harbor freight store, is it is cheaper to pay about $7.00 shipping, than the gas it takes me to get to harbor freight.

I ran it for about a year and a half before I sold the lathe. So, I can't give you any input on longevity. I didn't take the extended warranty, I hardly ever do, unless I plan on using and abusing it daily.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

ok thanks guys, l wasn't getting my notifications, so l just saw these.

 

[James41]

These motors came with strong belt. It provides us basic guarantee to change if we are not happy with the product.