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Tom, thanks for the great insight on what I have coming my way. I just closed a deal for a 3hp 4 pole motor for $175. It will take a little work to get it mounted of course....
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The issue is even on the bench with no load, the motor draws 26amps. The full load current is 25amps. This is why it trips the thermal overload after running for a while. There is only one reason it...

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I've taken it to a motor shop and he said it is close to death. As I mentioned it goes to max current with no load and eventually trips the thermal overload.

So I finally got a hold of Laguna and talked to one of there tech support guys. They don't really support these older saws much, he offered a 5hp motor for $1740 and I would have to come up with my...

Thanks guys.
I certainly do plan to get a hold of those guys after the holidays, I just thought I would see if anyone has had a recent experience with replacing Laguna motors. Happy to hear they are...

This one was actually made in Italy.

I have an LT18 that I've had for a few years that is in need of a new motor. It still runs but it goes to max current (25A) as soon as you turn it on even with no load. I took it to a motor guy and...