WIW - 220v electric motor for air compressor?

[goodysgotacuda]

I have a 220v air compressor A.O Smith electric motor [for a Craftsman Professional 60gal] that is in good working condition. The pump had a broken rod and the compressor parted out.

I assume this motor is worth something to someone on craigslist, any idea on it's value? $20? $100? I don't know much about AC motors and was wondering.

Thank you!

 

[Gary S]

Post the hp, amps, and frame number from the motor nameplate so people know what kind of motor you have.
Asking what a motor is worth is like asking what a car is worth. There are differences.

 

[goodysgotacuda]

Hoping most of that is covered here.

 

[firebox40dash5]

I'd say it kinda depends how long you're willing to sit on it, and how well you can find that guy that needs a ~3hp 3450rpm 230v 56-frame motor. If you can find him, it's probably worth $100+ no problem.

If you want to get it gone quickly and probably sell to someone who's buying because "well hell, I might find a use for that one day, and for that price, why not?" then $50, maybe less. It's not 3 phase, so I wouldn't settle for $20.

 

[Davefr]

As long as that motor has a std. shaft (probably 5/8" or 3/4" X 2") then it'll sell quickly on Ebay. (there's strong demand for 1 ph motors >1 HP). I'm guessing you'll get close to $200. List it as a BIN to get more exposure.

On CL you'll just waste your time IMHO and be lucky to get $75.

Packing and shipping these motors is pretty easy. Mount it on a piece of plywood and ship it in a double strength box with plenty of padding. (or double box it).

 

[Packard V8]

Just curious, what was the rated horsepower of that motor? I note A.O. Smith didn't print it at all on their label. That's probably because some box stores will sell that as a "5-horsepower compressor."

jack vines

 

[Jswain]

http://www.onlineconversion.com/motor_horsepower.htm

Approx. 3hp