Used Electric Motors & Drives For Sale
Surplus and used AC, DC, and servo motors from Siemens, ABB, WEG, Baldor, and Marathon — fractional horsepower to large frame, plus matching gearboxes and drive packages.
In-stock motors with fast shipping across Canada and the United States.
Available Motors & Drives
What We Stock
Why Buy Used Electric Motors?
When a production motor fails, lead time matters more than anything. Large-frame and specialty motors can take 8-20 weeks from the factory; a surplus motor in the right frame ships this week for a fraction of the new price. For standard NEMA frames, a used motor is functionally interchangeable with new.
Our motors come from plant closures and MRO surplus, ranging from unused stock still on the original skid to motors pulled from service. Each listing identifies frame size, HP, RPM, voltage, and enclosure so you can match your nameplate exactly.
- In-stock alternative to 8-20 week factory lead times
- Lower cost than new motor pricing
- Nameplate specs listed: frame, HP, RPM, voltage, enclosure
- New-surplus and used options
Popular Motor Categories
AC Induction Motors
TEFC and ODP motors from fractional to 500+ HP in standard NEMA frames — general purpose, severe duty, and inverter-duty rated for VFD applications.
Servo & Spindle Motors
FANUC, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley servo and spindle motors for CNC and robotics, matched by part number to your drive and machine.
DC Motors & Gear Motors
DC motors for legacy lines and crane/hoist duty, plus inline and right-angle gear motors with common ratios in stock.
Frequently Asked Questions About Used Motors
Common questions about buying used and surplus electric motors
How do I match a replacement motor to my failed one?
Photograph the nameplate — frame size, HP, RPM, voltage, phase, and enclosure are everything we need. NEMA frame sizes standardize shaft height and mounting dimensions, so a 256T frame from any manufacturer bolts in place of another 256T. Send us the nameplate and we'll confirm an exact or compatible match.
How much do used electric motors cost?
Typical asking prices on the used market (October 2026): a used 50 HP TEFC motor (326T frame) about $700–$2,000, against roughly $3,000–$5,000 new. Fractional and small-frame motors start under $200. Specialty motors (explosion-proof, vertical, large frame) vary with scarcity.
What's the difference between new-surplus and used motors?
New-surplus motors were purchased for projects that never used them — unused, often still crated, at a significant discount. Used motors were pulled from service. For critical drives many buyers choose new-surplus; for spares and general duty, used offers the best value.
Do you buy surplus motors?
Yes — we purchase MRO spares inventories, warehouse surplus, and motors from plant closures, especially lots of 10+ motors or large-frame units above 100 HP. Send a list with nameplate photos for a bulk offer, and we'll arrange freight pickup.
Have Surplus Motors to Sell?
We buy MRO motor inventories, large-frame motors, and servo motors — from single units to entire spares warehouses.
