The price of an electric motor cannot be stated as a single figure; under the same word "motor" there are products at very different levels depending on power, speed, efficiency class and frame material. To set the right budget, you first need to understand the technical factors that make up the price.

The Main Factors That Set the Price

The variable that most affects a motor's cost is power: there is a large gap between a 0.55 kW motor and a 355 kW one. Beyond that, the efficiency class (IE2, IE3, IE4), the pole count, the frame material and the mounting type all influence the price directly.

The Effect of Efficiency Class on Cost

An IE4 motor carries a higher purchase price than an IE2 of the same rating. Yet in continuously running applications its lower energy consumption repays that difference quickly. The price should therefore be judged not by the tag alone but by the total operating cost.

The Role of Frame and Mounting Options

A cast iron motor is more durable than an aluminium one and usually priced higher. The choice of B3 foot, B5 flange or B14 face mounting also changes the cost according to the application.

A Current Quote from DRG Motor

Izmir-based DRG Motor offers up-to-date pricing tailored to your needs for IE2 to IE4 motors from 0.55 to 355 kW. Send us the power, speed, efficiency class and mounting type and we will prepare a clear, current quote for the right motor.