Quick take
Selecting an industrial motor is primarily a fit decision: horsepower, phase, voltage, RPM, and frame all need to align with the equipment requirement. The listed-price range runs from USD 150.00 to USD 1,500.00, but these are distinctly different motor classes rather than interchangeable choices. The 15 HP Dayton is aimed at larger three-phase equipment, while the 3 HP 182T-frame motor serves a more moderate three-phase role. The Baldor Reliance is the single-phase 0.75 HP choice, and the smaller Dayton combines 1/3 HP output with an inverter-duty rating.
Listed-price comparison
| Motor | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton 15 HP Industrial Electric Motor 230/460V 3-Phase TEFC 1770 RPM Frame 254T | USD 1,500.00 | |
| 3 HP 3 Phase Electric Motor 1800 RPM 182T Frame 230/460V TEFC Premium Efficiency | USD 363.99 | |
| Baldor Reliance Industrial Electric Motor L3507 .75 HP 1725 RPM 34G426Y094 | USD 237.50 | |
| Dayton Industrial Electric Motor | USD 150.00 |
Decision matrix
- For larger three-phase machinery: the Dayton 15 HP Industrial Electric Motor is the direct match among these choices for 15 HP, 230/460 VAC, 1770 RPM, and a 254T frame.
- For a 3 HP, 1800 RPM application: the 3 HP 3 Phase Electric Motor pairs that output and speed with 230/460V operation and an 182T frame.
- For a listed single-phase configuration: the Baldor Reliance Industrial Electric Motor L3507 brings together 0.75 HP, 1725 RPM, and 115/230 input voltage.
- For an inverter-duty, lower-output role: the Dayton Industrial Electric Motor specifies a 1/3 HP rated load, 230 V input, IEC frame size 63, and inverter-duty rating.
- For a TEFC enclosure: narrow the choice to the 15 HP Dayton or the 3 HP motor, then separate them by the required horsepower, speed, and frame.
Product notes
Dayton 15 HP Industrial Electric Motor 230/460V 3-Phase TEFC 1770 RPM Frame 254T
This Dayton fits applications that call specifically for 15 HP, 230/460 VAC three-phase power, 1770 RPM, and a 254T frame. Its TEFC enclosure, foot-mounted construction, continuous duty, and 1 service factor suit the pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans, and blowers named for this motor. It is also an induction/asynchronous AC motor with Class F insulation. The tradeoff is condition and presentation: it is new open box and does not include the original manufacturer packaging, with minor cosmetic storage or handling marks noted. Choose it when the high-output electrical and frame requirements are the priority and an open-box motor suits the application.
3 HP 3 Phase Electric Motor 1800 RPM 182T Frame 230/460V TEFC Premium Efficiency
The 3 HP 3 Phase Electric Motor is the focused option for a three-phase, 230/460V, 1800 RPM setup requiring an 182T frame. It combines a TEFC/IP55 enclosure with base mounting, a keyed shaft, Class F insulation, and a 1.25 service factor. The title and features also identify it as a premium-efficiency motor, while its condition is listed as new. Its limitation is the narrow fit profile: three-phase operation, 1800 RPM, and the 182T frame are defining requirements rather than broad-use specifications. Pick this motor for a 3 HP application whose stated voltage, speed, and frame align with those figures.
Baldor Reliance Industrial Electric Motor L3507 .75 HP 1725 RPM 34G426Y094
The Baldor Reliance Industrial Electric Motor L3507 stands apart as the single-phase choice. Its stated 0.75 HP output, 1725 RPM speed, and 115/230 nominal rated input voltage make it relevant to lower-output equipment built around that electrical arrangement. The L3507 model number and 34G426Y094 specification provide clear identifiers for applications seeking that exact motor reference. Condition is the central limitation: this is a used motor described for replacement or rebuild use, with scuffs, scratches, chipped paint, and rust or rust staining on the housing. Choose it when the single-phase, 0.75 HP, 1725 RPM specification is the needed match and used condition is appropriate.
Dayton Industrial Electric Motor
This Dayton Industrial Electric Motor is the smaller listed option, with a 1/3 HP rated load, 230 V nominal input voltage, base-mounted format, and IEC frame size 63. Its inverter-duty rating and reversible operation give it a distinct role from the other motors, which focus on fixed three-phase or single-phase horsepower and frame combinations. It is also identified as NEMA Design B for general-purpose use and includes thermal protection in its description. The constraint is that it is used and specified for 230 V input, so it is best suited to a lower-output setup built around those characteristics. Choose it for an inverter-duty 1/3 HP role rather than as a substitute for the larger-frame options.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose the Dayton 15 HP Industrial Electric Motor 230/460V 3-Phase TEFC 1770 RPM Frame 254T for the highest-output requirement in this group, especially where a 254T frame and 1770 RPM are called for. Select the 3 HP 3 Phase Electric Motor 1800 RPM 182T Frame 230/460V TEFC Premium Efficiency when 3 HP, an 182T frame, and 1800 RPM define the installation. The Baldor Reliance Industrial Electric Motor L3507 .75 HP 1725 RPM 34G426Y094 is the choice for the listed single-phase 0.75 HP configuration. For a smaller 230 V motor with inverter-duty capability, the Dayton Industrial Electric Motor is the targeted option.
