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wow, that's a thread from the dead. If he hasn't updated it in 6 years, he's probably not going to now
Martik - depends where you're at, I looked for around 8mths and never saw a 3ph motor for sale on CL. While 3ph+VFD are undoubtably better, you'll be lucky to get a 1/2-3/4hp 3ph motor + VFD for under $200 new. Most treadmills come free for the hauling, all of mine did anyway.
hman - I've never seen treadmill motors with offset brushes. I've had 5 or 6, all but one from different manufacturers and they all have brushes at 90deg. No issues with reversing any of them (other than making sure the flywheel doesn't screw itself off). Powerwise, just go off what's possible on a standard 15A 110V outlet - about 1hp, maybe 1 1/2hp. That's the biggest TM motor you're likely to find in a home TM.
Martik - depends where you're at, I looked for around 8mths and never saw a 3ph motor for sale on CL. While 3ph+VFD are undoubtably better, you'll be lucky to get a 1/2-3/4hp 3ph motor + VFD for under $200 new. Most treadmills come free for the hauling, all of mine did anyway.
hman - I've never seen treadmill motors with offset brushes. I've had 5 or 6, all but one from different manufacturers and they all have brushes at 90deg. No issues with reversing any of them (other than making sure the flywheel doesn't screw itself off). Powerwise, just go off what's possible on a standard 15A 110V outlet - about 1hp, maybe 1 1/2hp. That's the biggest TM motor you're likely to find in a home TM.