Choosing between two industrial motors usually starts with the same questions: Do you need a motor that mounts directly onto a bracket, and do you have three-phase power? The two Baldor motors here answer those questions in different ways, and the price gap between them makes the decision more concrete.
Quick verdict
If you need a base-mounted motor with a mounting bracket already built in and you are comfortable with a used unit, the $600 Baldor Industrial Electric Motor Base-Mounted with Mounting Bracket Gray is the simpler hardware choice. If you want a new motor with three-phase power, 60 Hz operation, and a definite 1725 RPM rating, the $450 Baldor 5F604-1709 is the one to put on your shortlist.
Price and key specs at a glance
| Product | Price | Price bar | Key specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldor base-mounted gray | USD 600.00 | Used | base-mounted | mounting bracket | |
| Baldor 5F604-1709 3-phase | USD 450.00 | New | 3-phase | 60 Hz | 1725 RPM | NEMA Design B |
Where the base-mounted Baldor wins
The $600 Baldor comes as a base-mounted unit with a mounting bracket, so it clearly targets applications that need a motor to bolt onto a base. Its condition is listed as used, and its description positions it as a reliable and durable choice for industrial automation and motion control. The gray finish is stated in the title. If your shopping priority is the mounting arrangement and you are open to a pre-owned motor, this is the one that puts the bracket front and center.
Where the Baldor 5F604-1709 wins
The $450 Baldor 5F604-1709 is new, which removes the used-condition question. It is a 3-phase AC motor rated at 60 Hz and 1725 RPM, with a NEMA Design B suffix that points to general-purpose use. The description adds 5 HP, 460V operation, a keyed shaft, and reversible running. It also has a clear identification with Model 35F604-1709 and MPN 5F604-1709. If your workshop already runs three-phase power, this motor lines up with that supply.
Product notes
Baldor Industrial Electric Motor Base-Mounted with Mounting Bracket Gray
Listed at $600.00, this is the higher-priced of the two motors, and it is a used unit. The title says it is base-mounted and includes a mounting bracket, which is useful if you are replacing a motor on a base. Its attributes list the mount style as Base-Mounted, and the gray finish is part of the title. The description points to reliability and durability in industrial automation and motion control. The catch is the used condition: you are buying a motor that has been through prior service, so you will want to confirm that your application is compatible with a pre-owned unit.
BALDOR 5F604-1709 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC MOTOR 3-PHASE 35F604-1709 1725RPM 60HZ
At $450.00, this is the lower-priced of the two, and it is listed as new. It is a 3-phase AC motor rated at 60 Hz and 1725 RPM, with a NEMA Design B suffix that points to general-purpose use. The description adds 5 HP, 460V operation, a keyed shaft, and reversible running, which makes it a direct candidate for a motor swap in a 460V three-phase system. Because this motor is 3-phase, it depends on a three-phase power supply; if your facility doesn't have that, it won't be the right fit.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Baldor Industrial Electric Motor Base-Mounted with Mounting Bracket Gray if you need a base-mounted motor with a bracket and you are okay buying used. Its $600.00 price is higher, but it directly addresses the mounting question.
Choose the Baldor 5F604-1709 3-Phase Motor if you need a new motor with 3-phase, 60 Hz, 1725 RPM performance and a NEMA Design B rating. At $450.00, it also gives you the lower listed price, but its three-phase requirement means your power supply has to line up.
