I realize that the answer may depend on exact model number, and I don't have it -- what I know is that I can have, for free, a 15 hp Lincoln Electric 3-phase 220/440v motor if I can move it tomorrow. I don't even know if it is in operable condition, but the price is right. When I got a quick look at it today, the fact that it has a lifting ring on top makes me suspect that I'm not going to be lifting it into my pickup by myself!

Does anybody have a ballpark figure of what this will weigh?

You would have to know frame number. Older ones up to easily 450. More modern ones a little over half that much

John Oder

Like John says, it's the frame number that tells you how big it is and about how much it would wiegh. However, Lincoln made some aluminum finned motors in that HP range that are pretty easy to handle. They always fit the 5 HP or more motors with a lifting ring because some motors get installed in very high places. Don't let the heavy part of a machine like that stop you. Bring a few two by eights along and slide the motor up the ramp. WWQ

If it has a lifting ring, it's probably a cast iron beast. Guestimate is about 350lbs based on a cast iron frame 15hp motor. It could be a lot lighter, or a lot heavier depending on the design. I have a 20hp motor that weighs about 200lbs that I just barely got out of my truck on to the workbench by myself. I wouldn't try it if it were any heavier. It's not an iron frame though, it's a steel tube with a stamped steel base.

what rpm is it?
a nominal 3600 is about half of an 1800
and a 1200 is much heavier than either the 1800 or 3600rpm motor

then there is steel housing, cast iron, and some aluminum cased units

bob g

I have a couple Linclon 15HP aluminum 1800 RPM motors here. They have a lifting eye, my estimate would be 150 pounds.

A typical 1800 rpm 15HP motor is going to be a 254T frame motor - and will run 250 - 300 lbs based on experience with Baldor, Reliance, Marathon motors.

So, it sounds like anywhere from 150 to 450 pounds!

I don't know the frame number, nor the age. It is finned, but whether aluminum, steel, or cast iron I don't know. It is 3475 rpm (or something in that vicinity).

I'm trying to line up at least one helper to fetch it tomorrow. Hopefully two of us can handle it, because I don't think I would be able to get any more than that with a useful hand on it. The 2x8's is a helpful suggestion -- thanks!

I have a Linclon 3450 rpm TCFC motor that I use for a RPC. I also got it for free. It would not be much more than 150 lbs. It is a one man lift only if you are a young strong guy who knows how to lift safely..

Doug

If the person giving it to you has a tall tree and a rope, and will give you a donkey, you can easily load that motor in the back of a truck.

If the motor is not too old (1970s and above) it should weigh 180 lbs if it has stamped frame, and perhaps 250-300 lbs if it is cast iron. I sold dozens of motors.

Well, thanks for all the help ... but unfortunately when I went back today to get it, taking along some help to lift it into the truck, it was gone.

The lesson is: even if wearing a suit, go ahead and try to lift the durn thing into the truck when you first see it, rather than waiting to go back the next day!!! (Of course, my wife does NOT like it when I get oil/grease/etc on my suits ...!)

Got a 15hp Lesson and it maxed out a 260 lb scale, my guess would be 300#

Actually, I think the real lesson is "Don't wear suits"

I would be glad not to wear a suit all the time ... unfortunately, it is a job requirement! But it does make it inconvenient when I find a great bit of scrap that I would like to take home with me.

a pair of coveralls in the trunk?



i keep a pair in my service truck and i am a mechanic!

i get dirty, fine.... but when i am called upon to get covered in
goopy, greasy, and down right nasty...

out come the coveralls

bob g

Was the donkey still available?

Coveralls -- that's exactly what I need! I do keep a couple of pairs of work gloves, rope, tarp, trashbags, etc. But no coveralls. Guess I'd better start shopping ...

Greg, the bad news is that the donkey was gone. The good news is that he didn't leave any "presents" behind.