Agricultural Motor Manufacturing

Groschopp works with agricultural equipment manufacturers and OEMs to build motors and gearmotors for a wide range of agricultural equipment, including feeders, augers, irrigation systems, seeders, sprayers, and more. We offer standard and custom motor options with U.S.-based manufacturing and engineering support from prototype to production.

Why Choose Groschopp Motors for Ag Applications

  • Application-Focused Design: Built around the torque, space, and operating requirements of your equipment.
  • Compact, High-Torque Performance: Strong output for applications where space is limited or additional torque is needed.
  • Custom Motor Solutions: Customizable gear ratios, shafts, wiring, mounting, enclosures, and other application requirements.
  • U.S.-Based Manufacturing & Support: Engineering support and manufacturing based in Iowa.
  • OEM Production: Designed for repeat production with minimum orders around 25 units and prototypes available for qualifying projects.
Groschopp Ag Applications

Built for Demanding Agricultural Conditions

IP66 rated

Up to IP66-Rated Enclosures

Sealed bearings

Sealed Bearings & Gearboxes

Corrosion resistant

Corrosion-Resistant Materials & Finishes

Thermal management

Thermal Management for Field Temperatures

Shock resistance

Shock & Vibration Resistance

Motors & Gearboxes for Agricultural Equipment

DC Motors

DC Motors

12V – 180V • High Starting Torque
AC Motors

AC Motors

115V / 230V • Single or Three Phase
BLDC Motors

BLDC Motors

High Efficiency • Quiet Operation
Universal Motors

Universal Motors

Up to 2.5 HP • High Power Density
Gearboxes

Gearboxes

Planetary, Parallel Shaft & Right Angle
Controls

Controls

AC & BLDC Speed Controls

Agriculture Case Studies

12V DC Gearmotor for Automated Grain Hopper

  • Challenge: High torque for intermittent loads with protection against grain, dirt, water, and vibration under a 12V 100A power limit.
  • Solution: Custom 12V PMDC motor with planetary gear reducer, strengthened output gears, IP66 sealing, and corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Result: Reliable outdoor performance in tough field conditions while staying cost-effective.

→ See full case study here

12V DC Gearmotor for Grain Trailer Hopper System

4-Pole DC Gearmotor for Livestock Feeder

  • Challenge: The motor needed to handle high startup torque and changing loads while operating reliably in a harsh agricultural environment.
  • Solution: A custom 4-pole PMDC motor with a planetary gearbox provided the needed startup torque, operating speed, and performance under load.
  • Result: The PMDC gearmotor provided more torque, handled startup loads better, and reduced the need for external drive components.

→ See full case study here

4-Pole DC Gearmotor for Livestock Feeder

Need Help Getting Started?

We’ll help you find the right motor, gearmotor, or control for your agricultural project.

How to use the Motor Search Tool

Narrow your search by selecting motor type, gearbox, voltage, and phase options for your desired motor.

Select a dominant variable: choose one of the three parameters to narrow your search. The selected variable determines which slider bar you will be able to manually move.

Use the slider corresponding to your dominant variable to further narrow your motor selection. The other sliders will automatically move to show available ranges based on the range of your selected variable.

Results will upload as your search criteria changes. If you have any questions regarding your results or how to use the search tool, you can chat with us using the green tab on the left-hand side of your screen.

Note: Groschopp Universal motors are custom built to fit your application so no additional options are available to narrow the search. Selecting the Universal motor type will prompt a message taking you to the Universal product page.

Not sure what you need?

One of our team members would be happy to help. Contact us at 800-829-4135 or by email at sales@groschopp.com. You can also chat with us using the green tab on the left side of your screen.

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Universal Motors

Groschopp Universal motors are custom built to fit your application so no additional options are available to narrow the search. Standard frame sizes and motor features can be found on the Universal page.

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