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Re: Best motor/gearbox for lifting

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Originally Posted by Sparks333 View Post
Then, divide the wattage by 12v and make sure you're not going over the current limits of the breakers. If you are, you are trying to go too fast (or you're too heavy)
Close, but no cigar.

The motor wattage rating is the mechanical power at the output shaft, not the electrical power the motor is consuming.

But your point is well taken. The operating current should be checked.

You can find the operating current by using the motor curves or this motor calculator.