cheapest place to buy electric motor for compressors

[Pakman]

Looking to replace my failing 5 horse motor on my compressor. Its a typical 5 horse for my 60 gallon unit.
Any tips would be great.
Thanks in advance.

[frankenfab]

This is the one I bought (note that it is a real 5hp motor). I paid $223, the price has come down a little. Many of the 60 gallon 5hp compressors are actually only 3hp.

http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006102117543819&item=10-1494&catname=electric



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[Wicked_S10]

Tractor supply company has pretty good prices on GE electric motors. I paid $160 for my 5 hp on my compressor. If you want uber cheap, check out harbor freight.

Later,
Jason

[HalfFastFord]

Any electric motor companies in your area? Sometimes they have smaller motors sitting on the shelf or know where you could get the best quality for the money.

[90Beater]

I just paid $80 for a 3 HP one at HF (previously listed as 5 HP). I believe the 5 HP was $99. I mounted it on my 25 or so year old Crafsman 20 gal. today. I still need to wire it up to 220v.

[saf-t scissors]

I bought one from this guy on ebay (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtpmcleanQQhtZ-1). He was quick to ship, and the price was a lot better than I could have done anywhere locally.

Your "5hp" motor is probably only 2.5 or 3hp as others have stated. A 5hp motor will need a starter.

[4x4mike]

There are a lot of places that recycled equipment. Here in Sac there is a government auction wherehouse. Look around, there are many things you can scavenge a motor off of.

Unless you want new. No telling how long a HF one will last. The do have the ESP so if it goes before the plan expires you can get a new one.

[braxton357]

Where are you located...I have a new 5hp that I could get rid of...