Lafert Electric Motors – IE2, IE3 and IE4 in the Middle East
Lafert three-phase, single-phase and brake motors from Italy, in IE2, IE3 and IE4 efficiency, 0.06 – 200 kW, IEC frame 56 – 315. KJ Export supplies Lafert motors from Dubai to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq.
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Lafert motor ranges
Asynchronous IEC motors in aluminium (frame 56 – 160) and cast iron (180 – 315), IP55 as standard.

IE3 – AMPE / AMPH
Premium efficiency, 400 V 50 Hz (AMPE) and NEMA Premium 460 V 60 Hz (AMPH). The choice for Saudi SASO 2893.

IE4 – AMQE
Super premium efficiency for continuous-duty pumps, fans and compressors.

IE2 and two-speed
AMHE / AMEE high efficiency motors and AM / AMV two-speed motors for fans and machinery.

Single-phase
Capacitor motors AMM, AMME (high starting torque), IE2 AMMHE and dual-voltage AMD.

Brake motors
AMBY DC and AMBZ AC high-torque brakes, compact AMS – in IE1, IE2 and IE3.

Which motor do I need?
Efficiency classes, Gulf regulations, 50 / 60 Hz, mounting and derating for hot sites.
Lafert ranges compared
| Series | Type | Efficiency | Output | Frame | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMQE | Three-phase | IE4 | 0.75 – 200 kW | 80 – 315 | 400 V 50 Hz |
| AMPE | Three-phase | IE3 | 0.12 – 55 kW | 56 – 280 | 400 V 50 Hz |
| AMPH | Three-phase | IE3 / NEMA Premium | 0.75 – 22 kW | 80 – 160 | 460 V 60 Hz |
| AMHE / AMEE | Three-phase | IE2 | 0.12 – 22 kW | 56 – 160 | 400 V 50 Hz · 460 V 60 Hz |
| AM / AMV | Two-speed | – | 0.07 – 18.5 kW | 63 – 160 | 400 V 50 Hz |
| AMM / AMME / AMMHE | Single-phase | Standard / IE2 | 0.09 – 2.2 kW | 56 – 100 | 230 V 50 Hz |
| AMD / AMDE | Single-phase | Standard | 0.11 – 2.2 kW | 63 – 100 | 115 / 230 V 50 Hz |
| AMBY / AMBZ / AMS | Brake | IE1 / IE2 / IE3 | 0.12 – 22 kW | 63 – 160 | 400 V 50 Hz |
How to read a Lafert type designation
Example: AMPE 90L BA 4 – the type on the nameplate tells you the efficiency class, frame and poles.
Why buy Lafert motors through KJ Export
IE3 or IE4 where SASO 2893 or your project requires it.
We check voltage, frequency and site temperature before we quote.
Send a photo of an installed Lafert motor and we find the same or current model.
From Dubai to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq.
Countries we supply
Also need motors for hazardous areas? See RAEL explosion-proof motors.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Lafert motors made?
Lafert is an Italian manufacturer based in San Donà di Piave (Venice). Since 2018 the Lafert Group is a member of Sumitomo Drive Technologies.
Which Lafert motor is IE3?
The AMPE series (400 V 50 Hz) and the AMPH series (460 V 60 Hz, NEMA Premium). IE3 brake motors are AMPEBY, AMPEBZ and AMPES.
Which Lafert motors can be used in Saudi Arabia?
For three-phase motors from 0.75 to 375 kW SASO 2893 requires IE3: choose AMPE / AMPH (IE3) or AMQE (IE4).
Can you supply Lafert spare parts?
Send us the motor type, mounting arrangement and serial number from the nameplate together with the part you need, and we quote the spare part or a complete replacement motor.
Can you replace an old Lafert motor?
Yes. Send a nameplate photo; if the model has been replaced, we propose the current Lafert motor with the same frame, mounting and output in the efficiency class your country requires.
Need Lafert motors in the Middle East?
Send us the Lafert type, kW and mounting – or a nameplate photo – and we reply with a quotation.
Lafert is a trademark of Lafert S.p.A. Company and product data from the Lafert catalogue 10-260/24. For information about the manufacturer, visit lafert.com.