WEG Farm Duty Electric Motor, 1-1/2 HP, 56H Frame, 7.48FLA, 115-230V

Weg Farm Duty Electric Motor, 1-1/2 HP, 56H Frame, 7.48FLA, 115-230V

The WEG Farm Duty 1-1/2 HP Electric Motor is a robust, high-performance motor engineered for agricultural and industrial applications requiring strong starting torque and reliable continuous-duty operation. Part of WEG’s W01 Rolled Steel Series, this motor offers excellent thermal performance, low weight, and easy installation—ideal for equipment such as compressors, pumps, fans, conveyors, and machinery with heavy starting loads.

Built to NEMA MG-1 standards with a TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) enclosure and IP55 protection, this motor is designed to withstand harsh farm environments, debris, dust, and moisture while delivering dependable long-term performance.

Country of Origin: Brazil

Key Features / Specifications

• Motor type: Single-phase rolled steel farm-duty motor
• Frame: 56H
• Output: 1.5 HP (1.1 kW)
• Voltage: 115/230V
• Full-load amps: 15.0A / 7.48A
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Speed: 1745 RPM (rated)
• Poles: 4
• Slip: 3.06%
• Service factor: 1.15
• Insulation class: F
• Duty cycle: Continuous (S1)
• Starting torque: 250% (high-torque design ideal for heavy loads)
• Breakdown torque: 270%
• Locked rotor current: 120A / 59.8A
• Locked rotor time: 14s cold / 8s hot
• Rotation: Reversible, CW or CCW
• Noise level: 54 dB(A)
• Weight: 48.2 lbs

Efficiency

• 50% load: 69.0%
• 75% load: 75.0%
• 100% load: 77.0%

Power Factor

• 50% load: 0.68
• 75% load: 0.78
• 100% load: 0.83

Construction & Design Features

• Enclosure: TEFC (IC411), IP55 protection
• Frame material: Rolled steel
• Shaft material: SAE 1040/45 carbon steel
• Fan cover: Steel
• Fan: Plastic
• Painting: RAL 3003 (C2-rated coating)
• Grounding lug: Single
• Drain: Automatic rubber drain
• Overload protector: Manual reset
• Terminal box: Left position, 0.881" opening
• Mounting: F-1 foot mount
• Bearing seals: DE V-ring seal; NDE without seal
• Balancing method: 1/2 key

Ideal For

• Farm and agricultural machinery
• Compressors, pumps, blowers, and fans
• Conveyors and general industrial equipment
• Applications requiring strong starting torque
• Harsh environments needing a durable TEFC motor