Wheel-hub motor or gear motor for AGV drive?

Gear motors with planetary or right-angle gearboxes are the more flexible choice for most AGV projects — easier mounting, easier maintenance, easier OEM customization. In-wheel hub motors save space and reduce moving parts but limit gear-ratio flexibility and complicate replacement. Most Shenghe AGV customers use BLDC gear motor drive modules.

Do I need an encoder on the AGV drive motor?

Yes for any AGV that needs closed-loop speed or position control, which is virtually all autonomous AGV / AMR. Incremental encoders (1024-2500 PPR) are typical for speed feedback. Absolute encoders are used when the controller needs exact wheel-position recovery after power cycle. Encoder choice should match the AGV controller protocol.

Brake — when is it required on the AGV motor?

An electromagnetic holding brake is required when the AGV must hold position on a slope, must stop within a defined distance during emergency stop, or must remain stationary during charging or load-transfer. For flat-ground indoor AGV running short cycles, brake is sometimes optional.

What information should I send for an AGV drive motor quote?

Send AGV payload (kg), maximum speed (m/s), wheel diameter (mm), drive configuration (single drive, dual drive, four-wheel), supply voltage (24V / 48V), duty cycle, ambient temperature and quantity. Also tell us if you need encoder, brake, controller or wheel-hub integration. With these we can recommend a matched model in 24 hours.

AGV Drive Solution

BLDC Motor For AGV Projects That Need Practical Drive Performance.

AGV traction is a system requirement — the right motor needs matching torque, compact packaging, controllable speed and clean integration with the vehicle's drive electronics and wiring. Shenghe builds geared BLDC motors and matched controllers around exactly that, with engineering support during integration.

Suitable for AGV, AMR and automated transport equipment
Geared BLDC up to 7GU-120 high-power series
OEM customization on shaft, mounting and drive electronics

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ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing 10+ Years AGV / AMR Drive Experience Ships from Cixi, Ningbo — sample in 7–10 days CE / RoHS Compliant

Shenghe Motor BLDC drive motor assembly line for AGV applications

Built-In-House For AGV Buyers

Direct Factory Conversation, Not Catalog Resale.

AGV integrators usually need more than a stock motor — they need a build that matches payload, wheel diameter, gear ratio, encoder protocol and mounting. Our factory in Cixi, Ningbo runs CNC machining, in-house winding, controller PCB production and end-of-line testing on the same site, which keeps the OEM iteration short.

AGV / AMR Wheel Hub or Gear Drive Encoder Option Brake Option OEM Mounting

Sizing Guide

Motor Selection By AGV Payload Class.

Use the table as a starting point — exact recommendation depends on speed, slope, wheel diameter and duty cycle.

AGV Class	Payload	Voltage	Recommended Motor Power	Suggested Page
Light-duty AGV / Mini AMR	up to 100 kg	24V	100W – 300W BLDC gear motor	24V BLDC Gear Motor
Medium-load AGV / shelf AMR	100 – 500 kg	24V / 48V	400W – 750W BLDC gear motor	48V 400W BLDC Motor
Heavy transport AGV	500 – 1000 kg	48V	1000W – 1500W high-torque BLDC gear motor	48V 1000W BLDC Motor
Pallet truck AGV / heavy logistics	1000 kg+	48V / 72V	2000W – 3000W BLDC gear motor with brake	72V BLDC Gear Motor

Typical AGV Concerns

What AGV Buyers Usually Need To Solve

Traction torque

Enough output torque for start-up, slope, payload and continuous running conditions.

Compact installation

Vehicle architecture often limits motor position, shaft direction and mounting structure.

Stable controllability

AGV systems need controllable speed and repeatable drive behavior, not just raw motor power.

Suitable Product Direction

How Shenghe's Current Range Fits AGV Intent

Application Need	Likely Fit	Site Positioning
Medium load AGV module	BLDC geared motor with compact output	Discuss torque and ratio first
Heavy transport platform	7GU-120 high-power series	High torque application conversation
Custom vehicle integration	OEM / ODM adaptation	Mounting and electrical fit required

Download The AGV Drive Motor Catalog Wheel-hub configurations, torque-speed curves and integration drawings — PDF.

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AGV Drive Motor FAQ

Common Questions From AGV Integrators.

Direct answers used by AGV / AMR engineers and purchasing teams.

What motor power do I need for an AGV?

Match power to payload: 100-300W for light-duty (under 100 kg), 400-750W for medium (100-500 kg), 1000-1500W for heavy (500-1000 kg), 2000-3000W for pallet AGV (1000 kg+). Speed, slope and wheel diameter shift the exact figure.

24V or 48V — which voltage for AGV?

24V on light-duty short-runtime AGV. 48V dominates medium and heavy AGV — higher continuous power, smaller current, easier wiring. Heavy pallet-truck AGV sometimes runs 72V for thermal margin.

Wheel-hub or gear motor for AGV?

Gear motors with planetary or right-angle gearboxes are the more flexible choice — easier mounting, easier maintenance, easier OEM customization. Most Shenghe AGV customers use BLDC geared motor drive modules.

Do I need an encoder?

Yes for closed-loop speed or position control — virtually all autonomous AGV / AMR. Incremental 1024-2500 PPR for speed feedback; absolute encoders when wheel-position recovery is required. See BLDC motor with encoder.

When is a brake required?

When the AGV must hold position on a slope, must stop within a defined distance during emergency stop, or remain stationary during charging or load transfer. Optional on flat-ground indoor AGV with short cycles.

What to send for a quote?

Payload (kg), max speed (m/s), wheel diameter (mm), drive layout (single / dual / four-wheel), supply voltage, duty cycle, ambient temperature, quantity and any encoder/brake/controller need. Quote in 24 hours.

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Send The AGV Project Brief.

Payload, speed, wheel arrangement, voltage and running condition are the right starting points for this discussion.