Baldor Electric Motors

Baldor Electric Motors: USA-Made Industrial Motors

Performance. Reliability. Made in the USA.

Square One Electric Motors & Pumps is proud to be an Authorized Baldor Distributor, offering a wide selection of Baldor motors for industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications. Known for their premium quality, energy efficiency, and American-made engineering, Baldor motors are a trusted solution across manufacturing plants, farms, food processing facilities, HVAC systems, and more.


⚙️ Why Choose Baldor Motors?

Baldor, now part of ABB, is one of the few motor manufacturers that designs, engineers, and assembles most of its products in the United States, with operations based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This means shorter lead times, dependable availability, and superior quality control.

Whether you're powering a pump, conveyor, compressor, or fan, Baldor's diverse product line includes both NEMA and IEC electric motors in a variety of:

  • Horsepower (HP) ranges

  • RPM speeds

  • Enclosure types (TEFC, ODP, XPFC, etc.)

  • Mounting styles

  • Voltage ratings

  • Frame sizes

🔧 Need something custom? Baldor also manufactures custom motors tailored to your exact specs. Contact Us for a quote or assistance.


🔎 Use Our Search or the Baldor Catalog

Looking for a replacement motor?

✅ Still stuck? Our expert team is here to help you identify the right stock, modified, or custom motor for your application.


🔁 Baldor Motor Cross Reference

Replacing a motor from Weg, Teco, Leeson, Lincoln, US Motors, or another brand?

Use the Baldor Cross Reference Tool to find the correct Baldor motor replacement. Or contact us, and we’ll do the work for you.


🏷️ Baldor Product Types We Offer

At Square One, we stock a wide variety of Baldor motors, including:

  • Baldor Super-E® Premium Efficient Motors

  • Washdown Duty Motors for food & beverage processing

  • Explosion-Proof Motors for hazardous environments

  • Farm Duty Motors for augers, dryers, and conveyors

  • HVAC Motors for blowers and exhaust fans

  • General Purpose AC & DC Motors

Browse our Baldor motor selection or request a quote for something specific.


🧰 Baldor’s Commitment to Quality & Innovation

Baldor’s core value formula focuses on four key principles:
Quality, Service, Cost, and Time.

Here’s what that means for you:

Quality

  • Rigid inspection procedures & state-of-the-art tooling

  • Customer feedback drives continuous improvement

  • Every Super-E® motor is balanced to half the NEMA vibration limit

🤝 Service

  • Easily accessible technical data, guides, and diagrams

  • Exceptional product education and customer support

  • User manuals and connection diagrams available online at Baldor.com

💵 Cost

  • Long-term savings through energy-efficient designs

  • Reduced operating costs with low-maintenance motors

  • Extended motor life minimizes downtime and replacement frequency

⏱️ Time

  • Rapid shipping from nationwide warehouse locations

  • Motors ship brand new and factory direct with a manufacturer’s warranty

  • Custom options and large stock availability reduce lead times


📜 Baldor Warranty Information

All Baldor-Reliance® motors are backed by a standard warranty:

  • 12 months from installation or 18 months from manufacturing, whichever comes first

  • Bearings: typically 3–6 months depending on the product

  • Repairs and replacements processed by authorized warranty centers like Square One Electric

Read the full Baldor warranty policy here.

⚠️ Please note: removal, reinstallation, and shipping costs are not covered under the warranty.


🏭 Baldor Motor Applications

Baldor motors are trusted across numerous industries and applications, including:

  • Food and beverage processing

  • Agriculture and farming

  • HVAC and refrigeration systems

  • Oil and gas

  • Mining and aggregates

  • Material handling

  • Water and wastewater treatment

  • General manufacturing


🛠️ History of Baldor Electric: A Legacy of Leadership

With over a century of innovation, Baldor has shaped the electric motor industry:

Year Milestone
1920 Baldor founded in St. Louis, MO
1956 First AC motor plant opened in Fort Smith, AR
1983 Super-E® premium motor line introduced
2001 EnergyGuide labeling for industrial motors
2011 Baldor joins ABB, forming the world’s largest industrial motor company
2020 Launch of EC Titanium™ IE5 motor system