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48V 4.5kW (6.0 HP) Series Wound DC Traction Motor XQ-4.5-1KS for Forklifts, Tow Tractors, flatbed cart

48V 4.5kW (6.0 HP) Series Wound DC Traction Motor XQ-4.5-1KS for Forklifts, Tow Tractors, AGVs is rated at 4.5 kW (6.0 HP) on 48V DC, 1800 rpm rated speed, S2-60min duty, Class F insulation, IP44 enclosure, B35 (foot + flange) mounting. Suited to Electric forklift / reach truck / pallet truck, Tow tractor / airport tug / baggage tractor and Material handling truck / flatbed cart / AGV.
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Typical Applications

  • Electric forklift / reach truck / pallet truck
  • Tow tractor / airport tug / baggage tractor
  • Material handling truck / flatbed cart / AGV

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Motor Model XQ-4.5-1KS
Rated Power 4.5 kW (6.0 HP)
Rated Voltage 48V DC
Rated Current 125 A
Rated Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle S2-60min
IP Rating IP44
Insulation Class F
Excitation Series Wound
Mounting B35 (foot + flange)

Brushed DC Motor Family

The XQ-4.5-1KS is a series wound DC motor — it belongs to the brushed DC motor family. Current is fed to the rotor through carbon brushes and a commutator, which gives very high starting torque and a wide speed range. The trade-off is brush wear: brushes are a normal service item (typically replaced every 1,000-2,000 operating hours depending on duty cycle). Compared with brushless DC motors, brushed DC motors are cheaper and simpler to control — that is why most 48V battery forklifts, tow tractors and AGV drive wheels still use them.

Series Wound — Why It Fits Traction Loads

A series wound motor places the field winding in series with the armature, so torque rises sharply as load increases and is highest at standstill. That is exactly what a vehicle needs: strong pull-away from zero speed, then a natural speed increase as the load eases. The XQ-4.5-1KS is rated 1800 rpm at 4.5 kW (6.0 HP) on a 48V battery, with B35 foot-and-flange mounting for a rigid, flange-coupled installation. For material handling and towing, this combination delivers the acceleration and overload margin a traction drive demands without the cost of an electronic commutator.

How to Choose the Right Traction Motor

  • By voltage: match your battery — this model is 48V DC; 24V/72V versions available on request.
  • By load: 4.5 kW (6.0 HP) suits mid-size forklifts, tow tractors and most AGV drive wheels; lighter carts need a 0.8-2.2 kW model; heavier industrial trucks need 5-7.5 kW.
  • By speed: 1800 rpm rated — confirm against your wheel/gear ratio and controller setting.
  • By mounting: B35 gives both a foot base and a flange output; tell us whether you need foot-only (B3) or flange-only (B5) instead.
  • Customization: voltage, current, shaft and mounting orientation can be customized — contact engineering with your spec.

Not sure which model fits your vehicle? Contact our engineering team with your battery voltage, vehicle weight and speed requirement for a matched drive solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you customize voltage or mounting for the XQ-4.5-1KS?

A: Yes. OEM/ODM supported — 24V/48V/72V versions, B35 foot-and-flange mounting (B3 foot or B5 flange variants available), and shaft dimensions can be customized. Send your spec to our engineering team.

Q: What is B35 mounting and which vehicles use it?

A: B35 combines a foot base with a flange output, giving both rigid footed installation and a flange-coupled gearbox or wheel hub. It suits electric forklifts, tow tractors and AGVs where a stable footed mount with a flange drive is required. IP44 protects against splashing water from any direction.

Q: What is the standard lead time?

A: Standard lead time is 15-25 working days for sample orders and 25-35 working days for bulk orders, shipping from Shanghai or Ningbo port. Confirm exact lead time for your volume at inquiry.

 

Why Choose Baoluo

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Baoluo is a traction-motor manufacturer based in Changzhou, China, with in-house production and load testing. The certificate above shows our factory certification.

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Armature and stator winding on our production line. Every motor is hand-built and tested before shipment.

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Warranty: 18 months from the delivery date. MOQ: 1 unit. Lead time: 1 month after order confirmation.

 

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