About BDLR Motors.....A brushless DC electric motor (BLDC), also known as an electronically commutated motor, is a synchronous motor using a direct current (DC) electric power ...The brushless DC (BLDC) motor's increasing popularity is due to the use of electronic commutation. This replaces the conventional mechanics ...Background. Brushed DC motors were invented in the 19th century and are still common. Brushless DC motors were made possible by the development of solid state ........One horsepower (HP) is 746 watts, therefore 3 HP is a bit over 2200 watts. More power will likely be necessary to make up for circuit losses and the higher current needed for starting....A generator rated 3 kVA will run a 3 hp motor. The engine that drives the generator may be rated 4 hp. If the motor load is hard starting, ...Electric Motor SizeMinimum Generator Req'd (KVA) by Starting Method. HP (KW) & (D.O.L ) to (KVA ). Size (Note 1) (3hp)=(2.2 kW) (7.5 :D.O.L)....(4hp)=(3kw) (10: D.O.L)....(5hp)=(3.7kw) (12.5: D.O.L)....