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Scrap value of large electric motors, vs. small motors
I have several electric motor-like things, they are called
motor-generators. It is a motor paired to a generator. For scrap purposes, they are both electric motors. They are about 100 HP in size. I bought them as complete units and I expect that I will be scrapping them and selling off contactors and such. When I look up prices of "scrap electric motors", I only see prices published for fractional horsepower motors. My question is, are large motors valued at a higher price per lb, or lower, than fractional motors. The total weight of these devices is 14,000 lbs, so I better do a good research before selecting a particular scrap yard. i |
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