Specification — 72V 1000W

72V 1000W Brushless DC Motor For Golf Carts, Utility Vehicles And Industrial Transport.

Moving to 72V at the 1000W power level cuts operating current by a third compared to 48V systems. For golf carts, airport tow tractors and warehouse tug vehicles, that means thinner wiring harnesses, cooler-running controllers and longer range per charge. The 72V bus is already standard in the golf cart industry and is rapidly becoming the preferred platform for light industrial transport. Shenghe manufactures 72V 1000W BLDC motors in 80mm and 86mm frames with integrated planetary and worm gear options.

  • Rated voltage 72V DC (60V–84V operating range)
  • 1000W continuous rated power
  • Planetary, worm and right-angle gearbox options
  • Hall sensor standard, encoder optional
Why 72V 1000W

Benefits Of The 72V 1000W Power Class

  • Only 15A rated current — 30% lower than 48V at same power, reducing cable and connector costs
  • Higher bus voltage improves motor and controller efficiency by 3–5%
  • Standard voltage for golf cart OEMs — drop-in replacement for aging brushed systems
  • 20S Li-ion or 24S LiFePO4 packs provide excellent energy density at this voltage
  • Regenerative braking recovers meaningful energy on undulating golf course terrain
  • Same 80–86mm frame as 48V 1000W — mechanical compatibility for voltage upgrades

72V 1000W Motor Specifications

ParameterValue
Rated voltageDC 72V (60–84V)
Rated power1000W
No-load speed3000 – 3600 RPM
Rated torque (motor)3.0 – 3.5 Nm
Gear ratio options5:1 – 50:1
Output torque (geared)Up to 150 Nm
ProtectionIP54 standard, IP65 optional
FeedbackHall sensor, optional encoder

Common Applications For 72V 1000W BLDC Motors

  • Golf carts: Direct replacement for brushed traction motors; quieter operation, zero brush maintenance, regenerative braking
  • Utility vehicles: Campus security vehicles, airport baggage tractors and resort transport shuttles up to 25 km/h
  • Industrial tow tractors: Warehouse tuggers pulling 1–2 ton trailer loads on smooth floors at walking speed
  • Floor cleaning machines: Ride-on scrubber-dryer traction drives requiring smooth speed control at 5–8 km/h
  • Agricultural equipment: Electric feed carts, greenhouse transport vehicles and nursery sprayer drives
  • Sightseeing vehicles: Open-top tour vehicles in parks, zoos and historical sites with quiet-zone requirements

Technical Details For Integration

  • Battery options: 20S Li-ion (74V), 24S LiFePO4 (76.8V), or 6x 12V lead-acid in series for retrofit projects
  • Controller requirements: 72V/20A FOC or sinusoidal controller; CAN bus interface preferred for vehicle integration
  • Thermal class: Class F (155 °C) insulation; natural convection cooling sufficient at 1000W continuous
  • Mounting: SAE flange for golf cart axle mounting; IEC B5/B14 for industrial applications
  • Shaft options: 14mm keyed standard; splined and tapered options for differential gear coupling
  • Operating temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C ambient; outdoor-rated IP54 housing as standard

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