Heavy-Lift & Agricultural Drone Motors
Compare heavy-lift and agricultural drone motors from Chinese manufacturers by KV, voltage, thrust, power and weight for cargo and spraying multirotors.
Large brushless motors for cargo, agricultural spraying and other heavy-lift multirotors. The page lists motors with a stator of 50 mm or more and models sold for heavy-lift or agricultural use.
Quick selection guide
Agricultural sprayers
Choose motors sold for plant-protection use, often with a matched propeller and ESC; check corrosion protection and cleaning instructions.
Cargo and heavy-lift multirotors
Size the motors from the maximum take-off mass and number of rotors, and compare continuous thrust rather than peak thrust.
Motor or complete set
A matched motor, ESC and propeller set saves integration work; separate motors leave more choice of ESC and propeller.
Agricultural drone motors
View all 9 →Motors sold for plant-protection and spraying drones.
9 models from 3 manufacturers
Taichangsheng 5008
- Weight
- 176 g
T-MOTOR P60 Multirotor Agricultural Drone Motor (Pin / No Pin)
- KV options
- KV170 and KV340
- Maximum thrust
- Up to 8.4 kg
MAD 8318 IPE Agriculture Drone Motor
- KV options
- 100 KV, 120 KV, 260 KV
- Maximum thrust
- 17.5 kg
T-MOTOR P80 III Without Pin KV100 agricultural UAV motor
Heavy-lift multirotor motors
View all 88 →Large-stator motors for cargo, industrial and other heavy-lift multirotors.
88 models from 10 manufacturers
T-MOTOR Antigravity MN6007 II KV160 motor
- Motor weight
- 159 g
MAD 5010 IPE V3.0 Drone Motor
- KV options
- 150 KV 200 KV 240 KV 310 KV 370 KV
- Maximum thrust
- 5.2 kg
- Weight
- 181g; 177g; 176g
FlashHobby 5210 Brushless Motor
- KV value
- 340 KV or custom KV
- Weight
- 222.0g (including the cables)
BrotherHobby Max 7212 Motor (CW)
- KV rating
- 130 KV
Compare heavy-lift drone motors specifications
Key figures for 10 of these models, as stated by each manufacturer, with their test conditions where given. Maximum, rated and cruise figures are listed separately.
| Model | KV | Battery | Max thrust | Max power | Peak current | Propeller | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-MOTOR U8 Lite L KV95 UAV motor | 95 | 12S (4.2 V/cell) / 48–52 VLiPo | 11.2 kgU8 Lite L KV95 highlights | – | 38 A180s | T-MOTOR G30*10.5 | 280 gIncluding cable |
| MAD BSC 6218 V1.0 200KV Brushless Drone Motor | 200 KV | 48 V DC (12S) | 14,526 g per axis100% throttle; 24×7.2×2 propeller; 12S. | 4202 W100% throttle; 24×7.2×2 propeller; 46.42 V. | 90.5 A100% throttle; 24×7.2×2 propeller; 46.42 V. | – | 365 gIncluding leads. |
| EMAX ECO II 6218 Brushless Motor | 180 KV, 200 KV | – | – | 3510 W180 KV configuration; 12S. | 73.7 A180 KV configuration; 12S. | 18-22 inch180 KV configuration. | 431 gIncluding wires. |
| Maytech MTO5065-G Brushless Motor | 220/270/380 RPM/V | – | – | – | 50/60 | – | 364 g |
| BrotherHobby Nipple 5320 220KV/230KV/260KV/325KV Motor | 220 KV/230 KV/260 KV/325 KV | 8-12SLiPo battery. | – | – | – | – | 441 g |
| Kpower 6525 External Rotor Brushless Motor | – | 14.4 V | – | – | 4.8 A | – | 210 g |
| FlashHobby 5210 Brushless Motor | 340 KV or custom KVCustom KV is an alternative to 340 KV. | – | – | – | – | – | 222.0g (including the cables)Including the cables. |
| DYS BE5208 brushless motor | – | 3–6S LiPo | – | – | – | – | 200 g |
| Taichangsheng 5008 Agricultural Drone Motor | – | – | – | 523 WListed maximum. | – | – | 176 gListed motor weight. |
| T-MOTOR U15L KV43 UAV Motor | 43 KV | 24SLiPo battery. | Up to 63.3 kg | – | 135 A120-second duration. | – | 3.6 kgIncluding cable. |
What to check before you buy
- Working load
- Start from maximum take-off mass, rotor layout and mission, and ask for sizing that separates continuous thrust from short peak thrust.
- Matched propulsion set
- Name the exact motor, ESC, propeller and test voltage, and confirm whether the quote covers the motor alone or the full set.
- Hover efficiency
- Compare current and power at the thrust each rotor needs in hover, with the test conditions stated.
- Heat
- Ask for sustained-load test time, temperature limits and any derating for hot weather or altitude.
- Spraying environment
- Ask for ingress protection, chemical and corrosion test results and cleaning instructions for agricultural use.
- Installation and control
- Check arm tube diameter or mounting pattern, propeller clearance, rotation direction, wiring and ESC signal or telemetry interface.
- Maintenance and supply
- Review inspection intervals, replaceable parts, propeller availability, batch traceability and warranty exclusions.
Heavy-lift drone motors FAQ
Is maximum motor thrust the same as allowable payload?
No. Payload depends on the complete aircraft mass, rotor layout, operating conditions and the control margin needed. Ask for a propulsion recommendation tied to the aircraft's maximum take-off mass.
Separate motors or an integrated propulsion set?
Compare integration work, mechanical fit, control interface, test evidence and replacement cost. For a set, confirm every included part and whether parts can be serviced individually.
Does an IP rating mean the motor resists agricultural chemicals?
No. An IP rating covers dust and water. Ask separately for chemical compatibility and corrosion test results, the approved cleaning method and the warranty terms for chemical exposure.
What should a sample evaluation measure?
Thrust, current, voltage, temperature, vibration and run time with the intended ESC and propeller, plus mounting checks and a trial on a representative aircraft before a production order.
