10 best brushless motors

Brushless motors are a type of electric motor that operates without the need for brushes and a commutator, which are common components in traditional brushed motors. Here are key points about brushless motors, particularly in the context of power plant driveline systems:

  1. Structure and Working Principle:

    • Brushless motors consist of a rotor (usually a permanent magnet) and a stator (wound coils). The rotor is attracted to the magnetic fields created by the stator windings. The absence of brushes and a commutator eliminates the wear and tear associated with these components in brushed motors.
  2. Electronic Commutation:

    • Instead of a mechanical commutator, brushless motors use electronic commutation. The switching of current in the stator windings is precisely controlled by an electronic controller, often referred to as an ESC (Electronic Speed Controller).This electronic control allows for smoother and more efficient motor operation.
  3. Advantages:

    • Reduced Wear and Maintenance: Since brushless motors lack brushes and a commutator, there is less friction and wear, leading to lower maintenance requirements.
    • High Efficiency: Brushless motors are known for their high efficiency because there is no energy loss due to friction in brush-commutator systems.
    • Compact and Lightweight: The absence of brushes allows for a more compact and lighter motor design.
  4. Applications in Power Plants:

    • Driveline Systems: Brushless motors find applications in power plant driveline systems, especially in scenarios where precision control, high efficiency, and low maintenance are crucial. They are commonly used in various industrial applications, including conveyor systems, pumps, and fans.
  5. Regenerative Braking:

    • Brushless motors support regenerative braking, where the motor can act as a generator during deceleration. This feature allows the conversion of kinetic energy back into electrical energy, enhancing overall system efficiency.
  6. Sensor Types:

    • Brushless motors may be sensorless or sensored. Sensorless motors rely on the back EMF (electromotive force) for commutation, while sensored motors use additional sensors (Hall effect sensors) to provide precise feedback to the controller.
  7. Control and Precision:

    • Brushless motors offer precise control over speed and position, making them suitable for applications where accuracy and responsiveness are critical.

In power plant driveline systems, the adoption of brushless motors contributes to improved reliability, reduced maintenance costs, and increased overall system efficiency. The technology's versatility makes it applicable in a range of industries where electric motors are employed for various tasks.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best brushless motors on the market
  

24V/36V/48V/60V/72V Electro Car E-Bike Scooter Brushless Motor Controller Tester

Based on 39 reviews Check latest price
  • Name: Electric Car Scooter Brushless Controller Tester.
  • Applicable Machine: 24V/36V/48V/60V/72V.
  • Working Temperature: -20°C-50°C.
  • Dimension:10.5x7.5x2.5cm. Power: 9V battery(included).
  • Quickly test whether the brushless motor coil is good or bad. Quickly test whether the brushless controller good or bad.

3530 1700Kv Brushless Motor Kit with 3.5mm Bullet Plugs 2-4s Li-Po

Based on 33 reviews Check latest price
  • 1700Kv (RPM per Volt)
  • Works with 2-4s Li-Po Battery (6.5v - 16.8v)
  • Recommended to use a 30A ESC
  • Works great with 7x6, 7x4, or 6x6 propeller
  • Very powerful medium sized motor

User questions & answers

Question: Will this work on a outrunner plane
Answer: Yes this motor will work. But it depends on the size of the plane. Looks like this will work on a park flyer foam plane.
Question: Is this motor an equal replacement for a multiplex bl-o
Answer: Not exactly, depending on your exact application. This motor spins slower per volt(look up what kv is.) This is a great motor, but wont spin the same exact rpm as the multiplex. But with more torque
Question: What is the proper size to mount an o-ring prop saver on the shaft of this motor
Answer: The motor shaft size is 3mm.
Question: Will this motor fly a 2 pound model
Answer: Yes

iFlight 4pcs XING 2306 2450KV Brushless Motor 4S for QAV FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter (Unibell)

IFlight

Based on 30 reviews Check latest price
  • New version unibell XING 2306 2450KV Motor provides the most incredible power and thrust in the lightest weight,sturdy structure and high-quality materials make iFlight XING performs like a beast
  • The iFlight XING series motor is characterized by support 4S. The 4mm Titanium alloy shaft and high-quality N52H magnets surrounded by high-temperature resistant windings
  • These 4 pack 2306 brushless motor used standard M3 16mmx16mm mounting pattern at the bottom,160mm cable length for different frames and setups
  • There is a non-slip design on the contact surface between the motor and the propeller to increase friction and to improve durability; Multiple heat dissipation holes are designed to dissipate heat continuously
  • Each motor has been dynamic balanced, crush resistant damping bearing, eliminate vibration effectively

User questions & answers

Question: You ever run them on 5s
Answer: dear buyer,the XING 2306 2450KV motor suit for 2-4s ,if you like to use on 5s ,we recommend XING 2208 2150KV Motor.

GoolRC 3650 3930KV 4P Sensorless Brushless Motor for 1/10 RC Racing Car Off-Road Truck

Based on 255 reviews Check latest price
  • 4 poles 12 slot Hi-torque motor design.
  • CNC machined 6061 T6 billet alumium heatsink can.
  • High RPM ABEC5 oversized bearings.
  • Universal fit all 1/10 brushless cars-multi-mounting system for M3 screws.
  • Precision balanced rotor, smoothness for best reliability and maximum RPM.

User questions & answers

Question: How many turns is this motor
Answer: It's brushless. No turns.
Question: Will it work for traxxas rustler 2wd
Answer: Yup. Just make sure you gear it correctly. Put a small pinion on it. It's outside (the can) is the size of a normal 1/10 scale, 3650 motor, but the inside (the rotor) is the size of an 1/18 scale motor. You can tell by the fins. I ran a similar motor on my Stampede for years. When it got hot, I geared it down. I finally put that motor into a drifter that still runs great. And went with a real 3650 size brushless motor in the Stampede. This motor, I put into my sons drifter.
Question: Can I put this on a axial bomber
Answer: I don't see why you can't as long as its 1-10 scale. Although you will need a brushless ESC to make it work. I could be wrong but isn't the bomber a hill climber meant to be driven at lower speeds?
Question: Wasn't there 2 motor size options? Available prior to ordering
Answer: I didn't see any others.

Hobbypower A2212 1000kv Brushless Motor + 30a ESC for Multicopter 450 X525 Quadcopter

Hobbypower

Based on 173 reviews Check latest price
  • Max Efficiency: 80%
  • Max Efficiency Current: 4-10A (>75%)
  • Motor Dimensions: Φ27.5 x 30mm
  • Shaft Diameter: Φ3.17mm

User questions & answers

Question: Is this combination compatible with a Naza m Lite controller
Answer: Don't know the specks for Naza. But, as far as I know, it will work with any 3 pin PWM controller. I ran it (to test) from my jr100 (or jr300, cant remember) receiver from my buggy. Works great. Note: this setup is not reversible from controller. Only hardwire reverse, as in, flip around any two wires between ESC and motor.I got it for my mini CNC mill project, not sure how well it will perform for it's intended purpose.
Question: Will these work for a tricopter
Answer: Those will work for a tricopter. I used them on a quad-copter (X525V3) I built and am using them on a new hex-copter I'm building now. Gary
Question: What size are the screws for the outside of the mount
Answer: M3
Question: When i apply power to the motor, it just sits there and vibrates back and forth, not spinning in any direction. is this normal? how do i fix it
Answer: I had the same thing happen, after troubleshooting it with three different motors and checked all my wiring used voltmeters etc and plug the same motor into another ESC it worked fine ,it was a bad ESC!

iFlight 4pcs XING-E 2207 1800KV Brushless Motor 6S for QAV FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter

IFlight

Based on 70 reviews Check latest price
  • The XING-E series is a very strong and powerful FPV motor for FPV racing, great value choice with well known XING performance. Focuses on quality, the XING-E series is affordable motors that are strong and durable
  • This 2207 sized motor features a high-strength 4MM steel hollow shaft, single strand winding for performance, M3 shaft screws and larger 9X4X4MM NSK bearings
  • The iFlight XING series motor is characterized by support 6S
  • These 4 pack 2207 brushless motor used standard M3 16mmx16mm mounting pattern at the bottom,160mm cable length for different frames and setups
  • Each motor has been dynamic balanced, crush resistant damping bearing, eliminate vibration effectively

User questions & answers

Question: So if i crash and break a motor you will fix or replace it
Answer: Crashing and subsequently breaking the motor are usually not grounds for motor replacement. These motor are pretty tough to begin with.
Question: Can I use these to upgrade my 4s Nazgul5 to 6s
Answer: Should work fine. I run mine on 6S.
Question: What motor timing should I use through blheli m or blheli s
Answer: I’ve been using DSHOT 600 with no issues.
Question: All 4 motors lock clockwise... is this correct? did they make a mistake when shipping? i thought you were supposed to have 2 nuts locking cw and 2 ccw
Answer: dear buyer, all the motors sold on our store are 4pcs cw . not have ccw.

Product features

What's New in XING-E?

* Steel shaft, instead of titanium alloy

* 6061 aluminum top, instead of 7075 aluminum

* Not convex and different bell design

Features

-High-strength 4mm Steel shaft

-N52H High-temperature magnets, NSK bearings

-16x16mm hole pattern

-Single strand copper winding

-Hex bolt shaft set screw

Package included:

- 4 x XING-E 2207 1800KV Motor

- 4 x M5 Nylon Propeller Nut

- 16 x Mounting Screws

GoolRC S2440 4000KV Sensorless Brushless Motor for 1/18 1/16 RC Car

Based on 40 reviews Check latest price
  • High-torque and high-efficiency.
  • Removable/Replaceable rotor.
  • High RPM ABEC5 oversized bearings.
  • High purity copper windings maximizes efficiency.
  • Precision engineered for maximum energy conversion.

User questions & answers

Question: What size pinion fits this motor
Answer: It fits 2mm bore pinion. The 2.3mm in description is misleading and SHOULD be corrected
Question: can we use a 3s lipo
Answer: Yes, it's really up to your ESC though. I will say the motor was much smaller than I thought, be sure it's the size you need.

Readytosky® 2212 920KV Brushless Motors CW CCW for F330 X525 F450 S500 F550 S550 DJI Phantom Quadcopter(4PCS)

Readytosky

Based on 128 reviews Check latest price
  • This Motors are less noise and stable.
  • With 3.5mm bullet conenctors,save welding trouble.
  • Fit for F330 F450 S500 X550 X525 Quadcopter.
  • Due to different people use different frames and it requires screw sizes are also different, so it didn't come with screws.
  • Suggest to use our 1045 propellers,ASIN:B0823NNTKD

User questions & answers

Question: None of the props I've tried work with this without modification. 1045 is a good size but the axle has flats and is ~8mm in diameter. Are there any
Answer: You can have a try 1045 Self-Tightening Propellers: https://www.amazon.com/RAYCorp-Self-Tightening-10x4-5-Propellers-Pieces/dp/B07H1HXCGJ/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=1045+props&qid=1562035838&s=gateway&sr=8-12
Question: What size Nuts do these motors use to hold on the props
Answer: Dear,the size of Nuts to hold on props was M6 size.
Question: what size mounting screws do you use to mount these motors to the frame arms
Answer: M39 M3 Hexagonal Hex Screws 9mm
Question: What size are rhe bullet connectors? 2 mm
Answer: Dear,it's 3.5mm bullet connectors.

RC Car Part, Brushless Motor Castle1515 Creations 2200kV E-Revo E-Maxx Recommended for Monster Truck & 1/8 Scale Off Road Applications,Up to 6S (22.2V)

  • This brushless motor is recommended for monster truck and 1/8 scale off road applications, up to 6S (22.2V). Amp Rating: 120 A, Max Input Voltage: 25.2 V.
  • Neu-Castle motors feature high quality over sized Bearings, sintered Neodymium magnets, superior electromagnetic design.
  • Shaft: 5 mm, Connector: 6.5 mm gold. Bearings: Oversize ABEC-1 Front/Rear.
  • Motor Diameter: 39.98/41.78 w/fins, Motor Length: 75.18 mm, Weight: 15 oz (424 g).
  • Add to your cart~ If you have any question,please contact us by email.We will reply within 24 hours.

Globact Rc Brushless Motor F540 3650 3930KV 4P Brushless Motor for 1/10 RC Scale Short Course Truck Traxxas Slash Redcat ARRMA AXIAL HSP HPI Wltoys Kyosho HELION

Based on 25 reviews Check latest price
  • 【High Torque】4 pole 12 slots high-torque motor design, 3.175mm shaft diameter
  • 【High Quality】Precision balanced rotor, smoothness for best reliability and maximum 43600 RPM
  • 【1/10】Suit for 1/10 RC Scale Electric Short Course Truck car Traxxas Slash Redcat ARRMA AXIAL HSP HPI Wltoys Kyosho HELION
  • 【Waterproof】Waterproof, precision engineered for maximum energy conversion. Perfect after-sales service, manufacturer directly supply products.
  • Best results when used with 60A 120A 150A ESC.

User questions & answers

Question: Will this brushless motor work / Fit in my brushed Redcat Racing volcano epx
Answer: Dear customer It can be used, but it needs to be used with 60A Brushless ESC have a good day
Question: will it bolt right in to my Traxxas stampede? The connectors don't look the same
Answer: Yes, but you need a brushless esc, like the vxl version. The motor size is correct. Brushed motors have 2 wires (brushless has 3). This motor also has 4mm connectors, pretty standard except for smaller/bigger scale rc vehicles
Question: Is it a drop in for the xinlehong produced 9125 trx4 i have a 80 amp ecs for duel motors alreafy on hand
Answer: I wouldn't recommend that motor mine went bad the same day I put it in wind up having to ship it back I would go with Goolrc they really hold up better or surpass they're pretty good for the price
Question: Can it run 3 s lipo
Answer: Yea.. but it burned up right after bought it was not impressed at all... no response from seller either..

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