VEVOR 55 lb Trolling Motor
#6 in Transom mountFull review
A low cost 55 lb tiller motor for occasional use on small boats. Name brand motors cost more but publish a warranty.
Amazon $170.90$170.90
The VEVOR 55 lb Trolling Motor rates 3.2 among transom mount trolling motors; the Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in) rates 2.7 among bow mount ones. The VEVOR 55 lb Trolling Motor costs $674.10 less ($170.90 vs $845).
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
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 (transom mount and bow 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 | VEVOR 55 lb Trolling Motor | Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 81 $3.11 per lb of thrust ($170.90, 55 lb) | 58 $18.78 per lb of thrust ($845, 45 lb) |
| Thrust 25% | 50 55 lb of thrust | 0 45 lb of thrust |
| Features 25% | 0 none of the four | 25 variable speed |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR 55 lb Trolling Motor | Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in) | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Thrust | 55 lb | 45 lb |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Speed control | 5/3 forward/reverse | Variable |
| Battery meter | Yes | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | No |
| Mount and control | ||
| Mount | Transom | Bow |
| Shaft length | 30 in | 48 in |
| Steering | Hand | Foot pedal |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| GPS anchor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 20.3 lb | 38 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |