Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in)
#11 in Bow mountFull review
For small freshwater bass and panfish boats that want pedal steering without paying for GPS.
Amazon $845$845
The Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in) rates 2.7 among bow mount trolling motors; the Minn Kota Endura C2 40 rates 2.3 among transom mount ones. The Minn Kota Endura C2 40 costs $626 less ($219 vs $845).
Minn Kota Endura C2 40
#16 in Transom mountFull review
The middle Endura for 12 to 14 ft freshwater boats: name brand build and a lifetime shaft at a low price.
Amazon $219$219
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different mount classes (bow mount and transom mount), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own mount peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in) | Minn Kota Endura C2 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 58 $18.78 per lb of thrust ($845, 45 lb) | 33 $5.47 per lb of thrust ($219, 40 lb) |
| Thrust 25% | 0 45 lb of thrust | 20 40 lb of thrust |
| Features 25% | 25 variable speed | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in) | Minn Kota Endura C2 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Thrust | 45 lb | 40 lb |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Speed control | Variable | 5/3 forward/reverse |
| Battery meter | Yes | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | No | No |
| Mount and control | ||
| Mount | Bow | Transom |
| Shaft length | 48 in | 36 in |
| Steering | Foot pedal | Hand |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| GPS anchor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 38 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |