Used Delco Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

The Delco name traces back to 1909, when Charles Kettering and Edward Deeds founded the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company in Dayton, Ohio. The company passed through several identities — Delco-Light Co., Delco Products Corp. — before operating for decades as the Delco Products Division of General Motors Corporation. That division ran from its Dayton base from 1929 through 1992, when GM divested its industrial-motor business; the motor line was ultimately acquired by Lincoln Electric and later passed to Leeson Electric Corp.

Delco's industrial motor output centered on NEMA-frame, three-phase AC induction motors spanning a broad horsepower range, available in both open drip-proof (ODP) and totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) enclosures. Motors were produced across standard T-frame sizes — including the 213, 256TC, 284T, and larger frames — at common synchronous speeds of 900, 1200, 1800, and 3600 RPM, covering voltages from 208-230/440 V through 460 V at 60 Hz. Model families such as the G3T, 3G, IU, and B series addressed general-purpose, press-duty, and variable-speed applications.

Delco motors were specified heavily in automotive manufacturing, stamping and press operations, machine tool drives, pump and compressor installations, and general factory automation. The GM supply chain connection meant these motors were engineered to withstand the continuous-duty cycles and harsh ambient conditions common in large-scale production plants, making them a staple across metalworking, plastics processing, and material handling industries.

Buyers seeking used Delco industrial motors are drawn to the brand's heavy-gauge construction, conservative thermal ratings, and the wide availability of replacement bearings and parts that fit standard NEMA frames. Because Delco motors were manufactured in large volumes for GM's own plants and outside customers, surplus and used units remain plentiful on the secondary market at a significant cost advantage over new equivalents. Their robust windings and cast-iron or steel frames mean well-maintained units often deliver many additional years of service after redeployment.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Delco equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Delco machines at competitive prices. Most of our Delco inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Delco equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.