Motorredutor de aço com acionamento central EP-SYF-3M — Opção ultralenta de seis polos
EP-SYF-3M Center-Drive Steel Gear Motor — Product Overview

Maximum Efficiency, Maximum Torque, Integrated Motor
The EP-SYF-3M is the flagship center-drive gear motor in Korea Ever-Power’s irrigation range — the only product that combines 90% steel-gear efficiency, 1,130 Nm torque capacity, and a factory-integrated AC motor in a single turnkey unit. It delivers the energy savings and torque advantages of the EP-SYF-3 steel gearbox without requiring separate motor sourcing, coupler installation, or alignment verification. Bolt it to the tower frame, connect three-phase power, attach the driveline, and irrigate.
The Only Gear Motor with a 6-Pole Option
Every other Korea Ever-Power irrigation gear motor uses standard 4-pole motors (1,740 rpm at 60 Hz). The EP-SYF-3M offers an exclusive fourth variant — the EP-SYF-3M-40-6P — equipped with a 6-pole motor that runs at approximately 1,160 rpm. Combined with the 40 : 1 ratio, this produces just 28 rpm output: the slowest available output speed in Korea Ever-Power’s entire irrigation catalog. This ultra-slow mode enables precision low-application-rate irrigation for arid-climate water conservation, drip-supplement pivot systems, and chemigation applications where uniform, slow distribution is critical.
Ratio-Matched Motor Selection
Korea Ever-Power pairs each ratio with an optimally sized motor: 1½ HP for the 20 : 1 fast-advance ratio, 1 HP for the 30 : 1 standard ratio, ¾ HP for the 40 : 1 standard 4-pole variant, and ½ HP for the 6-pole ultra-slow variant. This precision matching means every motor operates at its most efficient load point — no oversizing waste, no undersizing risk.

Complete Specification — Four Variants Including 6-Pole
| Modelo | Razão | Motor | Polos | Saída |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-SYF-3M-20 | 20 : 1 | 1½ HP | 4 | 87 rpm |
| EP-SYF-3M-30 | 30 : 1 | 1 HP | 4 | 58 rpm |
| EP-SYF-3M-40-4P | 40 : 1 | ¾ HP | 4 | 43 rpm |
| EP-SYF-3M-40-6P | 40 : 1 | ½ HP | 6 ★ | 28 rpm |
| Parâmetro | Especificação |
|---|---|
| Tipo de engrenagem | Aço liga de alta resistência, todas as engrenagens com tratamento térmico. |
| Eficiência | 90% |
| Capacidade de torque | 10.000 lb·in (1.130 Nm) |
| Tensão do motor | 460/380 V, trifásico, dupla tensão 60/50 Hz |
| Proteção térmica | Automatic reset |
| Isolamento | Classe F (155°C) |
| Corrente de carga total | 2,3 amperes na tensão nominal |
| Caixa de Junção | Totalmente fechado, montagem superior, à prova de umidade. |
| Padrão de montagem | 5″×6″ |
| Habitação | Alumínio temperado fundido sob pressão de precisão |
| Autotravante | No (external brake may be required) |
| Peso | 60 lbs (27 kg) |
| Capacidade de óleo | 0,53 galões (2,0 L) — enviado pré-cheio |
Exclusive 6-Pole Motor Option — 28 RPM Ultra-Slow Precision Irrigation
The EP-SYF-3M-40-6P is available only in the EP-SYF-3M range — no other Korea Ever-Power irrigation gear motor offers a 6-pole configuration. Understanding when 28 rpm matters clarifies this variant’s unique value:
4-Pole Standard: 43 rpm
EP-SYF-3M-40-4P — ¾ HP motor
Standard tower advance speed for medium-span pivots. Suitable for most grain, corn, and vegetable irrigation where moderate water application rates match crop requirements. The 4-pole motor at 1,740 rpm produces the industry-standard 43 rpm output through the 40 : 1 ratio.
6-Pole Ultra-Slow: 28 rpm ★
EP-SYF-3M-40-6P — ½ HP motor
35% slower tower advance for precision low-rate irrigation. The 6-pole motor runs at ~1,160 rpm, producing 28 rpm through the same 40 : 1 ratio. Essential for arid-climate water conservation, chemigation uniformity, and drip-supplement pivot operation where slow, even distribution prevents runoff and maximizes absorption.
The Highest-Torque Gear Motor in the Irrigation Range

1,130 Nm + Integrated Motor = Turnkey Heavy-Duty
The EP-SYF-2M worm gear motor delivers 510 Nm. The EP-SYF-3M delivers 1,130 Nm — 2.2× more torque from an integrated unit that is ready to install. For irrigation companies building heavy-duty pivot systems with long spans and heavy towers, the EP-SYF-3M eliminates both the torque limitation of worm-gear motors and the installation complexity of separate gearbox-and-motor assemblies. One unit, one shipment, one installation step.
90% Efficiency Carries Through to the Motor
The integrated motor is factory-matched to the steel gearbox’s efficiency characteristics. Because only 10% of input power is lost in the gear mesh (versus 40–60% in worm gear motors), the EP-SYF-3M’s motor can be smaller for the same output performance. Smaller motors draw less current, generate less heat, and require less electrical infrastructure. The 2.3 AMP full-load draw at rated voltage is identical to the worm-gear EP-SYF-2M — but the EP-SYF-3M delivers 2.2× more output torque from that same current.
Four Motor-Ratio Combinations
The EP-SYF-3M offers four variants where the EP-SYF-2M worm motor offers six. The trade-off is deliberate: the steel gear architecture covers the 20 : 1 to 40 : 1 range where heavy-duty performance matters most, and adds the exclusive 6-pole variant that no worm-gear motor can match. For ratios above 40 : 1 (50, 58, 60 : 1), the worm-gear EP-SYF-2M remains the appropriate choice.
EP-SYF-3M vs. EP-SYF-2M — Steel Gear Motor or Worm Gear Motor?
| Recurso | EP-SYF-3M (Steel) | EP-SYF-2M (Worm) |
|---|---|---|
| Eficiência | 90% | 40–60% |
| Torque | 1,130 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Variants | 4 (incl. 6-pole) | 6 |
| 6-Pole Option | ✓ 28 rpm | ✗ Not available |
| Autotravante | Não | Sim |
| Peso | 60 lbs (27 kg) | 43,2 libras (19,6 kg) |
| Ideal para | Heavy-duty / energy-savings / ultra-slow | Standard duty / self-locking / high ratios |
Cenários de aplicação em campo

Commercial Long-Span Pivot Systems
Large commercial pivots with 400+ meter spans and heavy galvanized steel towers are the EP-SYF-3M’s primary market. The 1,130 Nm torque handles the driveline loads that long outermost spans generate, and the 90% efficiency reduces the electricity cost of running these large systems thousands of hours per season. The pre-integrated motor eliminates the motor-selection guesswork that large-scale irrigation companies face when specifying separate gearboxes and motors for global deployment.
Arid-Climate Precision Irrigation (6-Pole)
In water-scarce regions like Saudi Arabia, Central Asia, and Australia’s interior, every drop of irrigation water must be absorbed by the soil rather than lost to runoff. The EP-SYF-3M-40-6P’s 28 rpm output moves the pivot arm 35% slower than the standard 43 rpm, giving the soil more time to absorb water before the next sprinkler pass. This ultra-slow mode reduces surface runoff, improves water use efficiency, and enables lower application rates that match the soil’s infiltration capacity.
Chemigation & Fertigation Applications
Pivot systems that inject chemicals or liquid fertilizer through the sprinkler heads require uniform, controlled application rates. The 6-pole EP-SYF-3M-40-6P’s 28 rpm produces the slowest, most uniform tower advance of any Korea Ever-Power gear motor, minimizing the application-rate variability that causes chemical hot-spots and under-treated zones. For farms applying expensive crop protection chemicals through the pivot, this precision directly improves chemical efficacy and reduces waste.
Why Choose the EP-SYF-3M
Exclusive 6-Pole 28 RPM
The slowest center-drive output in Korea Ever-Power’s catalog. No VFD required — mechanical 6-pole reduction provides ultra-slow precision for water-conserving and chemigation applications.
90% Efficiency + 1,130 Nm
The only gear motor that combines maximum efficiency with maximum torque in a factory-integrated package. Turnkey heavy-duty installation without separate motor sourcing or coupler alignment.
Tensão dupla 460/380V
Global grid compatibility. Moisture-sealed electrics, Class F insulation, and automatic thermal protection for unattended outdoor irrigation duty in any climate.
Instalação e manutenção

Procedimento de montagem
❶ Bolt the EP-SYF-3M to the pivot tower frame using the 5″×6″ mount pattern. The unit weighs 27 kg — use two-person lift or a hoist for safe handling.
❷ Connect three-phase power wiring to the junction box. Verify voltage setting (460V or 380V) and confirm rotation direction.
❸ Conecte ambos os eixos de saída ao sistema de irrigação. eixo de transmissão assemblies.
❹ If required, install external brake mechanism (steel gears do not self-lock).
❺ Verify oil level (shipped pre-filled, 2.0 L). Energize and test both rotation directions.
Cronograma de manutenção
◆ Início da temporada de irrigação — Check oil level; inspect seals and junction box; verify brake function.
◆ A cada 1.500 horas / anualmente — Full oil change (2.0 L). Inspect motor wiring for moisture damage.
◆ A cada 3.000 horas — Inspect steel gear tooth surfaces; check motor bearing noise.
◆ Fim da temporada — Top off oil; weatherproof junction box; inspect mounting bolts.
Produtos complementares e componentes do sistema

Steel Gearbox-Only Version
For operators who prefer to source motors separately, the EP-SYF-3 gearbox-only provides the same 90% efficiency and 1,130 Nm torque with NEMA 56-C motor compatibility. The EP-SYF-3 also includes a shock-absorbing motor coupler for field motor installation.
Equipamentos agrícolas
Fazendas com irrigação por pivô central também operam caixa de engrenagens do cultivador rotativo conjuntos para lavoura e caixa de engrenagens da enfardadeira redonda units for straw management across the farming calendar.
Perguntas frequentes
Avaliações de clientes e relatórios de campo
★★★★★
“We specify the EP-SYF-3M as the standard gear motor on our premium pivot line. The 90% efficiency is our primary marketing differentiator against competitors still using worm-gear motors. We also offer the 6-pole variant as an option for precision irrigation customers. Ordering both 4-pole and 6-pole from the same manufacturer simplifies our supply chain compared to sourcing a separate VFD system for slow-speed applications.”
OEM Buyer · Premium pivot manufacturer · 4-pole and 6-pole deployment
★★★★★
“Our agricultural technology center evaluated the EP-SYF-3M-40-6P for chemigation uniformity on a demonstration pivot system. The 28 rpm ultra-slow advance produced measurably more uniform chemical distribution across the field compared to the standard 43 rpm speed. We now recommend the 6-pole variant for all government-subsidized chemigation pivot installations in our province.”
Institutional Buyer · Provincial technology center · Chemigation study
★★★★☆
“We deployed 80 EP-SYF-3M-40-6P units on a new desert irrigation project. The 28 rpm ultra-slow mode is critical for our sandy soils where standard pivot speed causes surface runoff before the water can infiltrate. Water use efficiency improved by an estimated 20% compared to our older 43 rpm systems. Only 4 stars because the 6-pole variants had longer lead time than the standard units.”
Wholesale Buyer · 80 units · Oman desert precision irrigation
★★★★★
“Our cooperative upgraded 12 pivot systems from worm gear motors to EP-SYF-3M-30. The energy savings were immediately visible on our electricity bills — approximately 35% lower per-pivot consumption during peak season. The integrated motor-gearbox installation took our crew 15 minutes less per tower than the previous separate motor-and-gearbox arrangement. Quality and reliability have been excellent over two full seasons.”
Group Purchase · 12 pivot systems · Worm-to-steel efficiency upgrade
★★★★★
“We integrate the EP-SYF-3M into our smart irrigation pivot systems for the Thai market. The 90% efficiency pairs well with our solar-supplemented power design — lower motor current draw means more operating hours from the same solar panel array. The 460/380V dual voltage handles both our Thai 380V grid and the 460V specification our export customers in Vietnam use. One product, multiple markets.”
OEM Buyer · Smart irrigation integrator · Solar-supplemented system
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