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Buyers Products, 600W/90:1 Electric Tarp Gear Motor - 1 Year Warranty, Horsepower 0.5 RPM 40 Volts 12 Model# 5541095

Item# 578106
"Buyers Products, 600W/90:1 Electric Tarp Gear Motor - 1 Year Warranty, Horsepower 0.5 RPM 40 Volts 12 Model# 5541095"
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Buyers Products, 600W/90:1 Electric Tarp Gear Motor - 1 Year Warranty, Horsepower 0.5 RPM 40 Volts 12 Model# 5541095

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Buyers Products, 600W/90:1 Electric Tarp Gear Motor - 1 Year Warranty, Horsepower 0.5 RPM 40 Volts 12 Model# 5541095

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$234.99

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    Factory shipped

  • Store Pickup: 

    Not available - online only
  • Epoxy-sealed gearbox maintains lubrication
  • Fits 3- and 4-bolt mounting configurations
  • Sealed drive shaft and encased bearing prevent oil contamination in harsh environments
  • Chrome/plastic cover and fasteners included
  • 1/2 HP motor works at 40 RPM and requires 33 Amps

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Product Summary

Buyers Products Tarp Gear 12 Volt DC Motor with high-torque, direct drive design provides 836in.-lbs. of torque. Fits a wide range of tarp systems thanks to the 3 1/8in. x 3/4in. extended output shaft. Features forged, 90-tooth drive gear for more torque and extended life.

What's Included

    (1) Electric tarp gear motor

Features + Benefits

  • Epoxy-sealed gearbox maintains lubrication
  • Fits 3- and 4-bolt mounting configurations
  • Sealed drive shaft and encased bearing prevent oil contamination in harsh environments
  • Chrome/plastic cover and fasteners included
  • 1/2 HP motor works at 40 RPM and requires 33 Amps
  • Replaces Aero™ Power Plus, Donovan™ 61G/61L, Roll-Rite™ 1030/1031, US Tarp™ 11521/13655 and others

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

578106

Brand

Buyers Products

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

13.0 LB

Horsepower

0.5

RPM

40

Mount Type

Other

Volts

12

Amps

33

Hertz

0

Motor Phase

Single-phase

Rotation

Bi-Directional
AttributeSpecification

Shank Diameter

3/4 in

Shank Length

3.13 in

Frame Size

0

Reversible

No

Enclosed Housing

Yes

Drip Proof Housing

No

Capacitor Start

No

Capacitor Run

No

Overload Protection

No

UL Listed

No

CSA Certified

No

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  1. Is motor reversible

    1. Absolutely, just reverse the polarity of the wires. Very easy

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    2. This Truckstar motor is reversible.

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  2. Can this motor operate at variable speed?

    1. Nope, electricity in and motor runs, if not enough voltage then it simply does not run

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    2. This motor has only one speed and it is 40 rpm. (revolutions per minute) This motor cannot be modified to operate at variable speeds.

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  3. What is the torque output?

    1 answer

    1. The motor will be 60:1 high torque and 90:1 high speed.

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  4. What switch is recommended?

    1 answer

    1. The part number for the recommended switch is BUSW710. Please call the Northern Tool sales department at 1-800-657-0516 for pricing and availability.

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  5. What is the duty cycle of this motor?

    Is it rated for continuous duty?

    1 answer

    1. This motor is rated for continuous duty.

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  6. would this run off my truck battery

    I am looking for a 12v motor to operate a hoist on a dump trailer. would this motor handle the load?

    1 answer

    1. This TruckStar Products Tarp Gear Motor is designed for rolling/unrolling truck tarps. Depending on how your system works(electric actuators, hydraulics) you may call us at 1-800-221-0516 to find a motor that will work for you.

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  7. What are the physical sizes?

    1 answer

    1. The overall dimensions for this tarp gear motor is 11 inches long by six inches wide by six inches high. The shank length is 3 1/8 inches long, with a diameter of 3/4 inches.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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