An electric motor's price cannot be reduced to a single list value; its power, speed, efficiency class and frame material together set the price. In İzmir, the way to arrive at the right budget is to clarify these factors against your application and then request an up-to-date quotation.
The Main Factors Behind the Price
Power (kW) and efficiency class affect a motor's price the most. Moving from IE2 to IE4 under IEC 60034-30-1 uses more copper and higher-grade steel, so the purchase price rises; yet on continuously running lines this difference is recovered through energy savings. Pole count (speed) and frame material also affect the price directly.
Cast Iron Versus Aluminium
Aluminium-housed motors are lighter and generally more economical, while a cast iron housing damps vibration better and offers longer life under heavy, continuous load. For İzmir's heavy-industry applications cast iron is preferred, whereas aluminium gives a price advantage in light and portable applications.
Thinking in Total Cost
In a motor that runs throughout the shift, the energy cost climbs far above the purchase price over the years. So the most economical choice is not the lowest label price but the motor whose power and efficiency class fit the application correctly. A wrongly oversized motor uses both more space and more electricity.
An Up-to-Date Quote in İzmir
DRG Motor supplies motors from 0.55 to 355 kW in IE2–IE4 efficiency classes with B3/B5/B14 mounting options. Once you share your power, speed and running hours, we prepare a current quotation tailored to you.









