Quick take
If you are searching for soft starters in motor controls, the decision usually comes down to phase, current rating, and how much control you need at startup. The four listings here show two very different ends of the range. Three are new single-phase modules with listed prices from $48.59 to $67.67. The fourth is a used three-phase Sprecher & Schuh starter listed at $999.99 with a 147A rating and an Allen Bradley contactor included. None of these listings promise the same job, so the right pick depends on whether you are protecting a small single-phase motor or stepping up to a larger three-phase installation.
Listed price comparison
The bars below show relative listed price position, not quality or performance.
| Listing | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/4/6/8KW motor Soft Start Soft Starter Single Phase Soft Starter AC 220V | $48.59 | |
| Single Phase Motor Soft Starter Single-phase Soft Starting Module Soft Start | $50.99 | |
| 220V Single Phase Motor Soft Starter Module Controller 2KW4KW6KW8KW(SSR-40WA-R1 | $67.67 | |
| Sprecher Schuh PCXXE, PCE-147-600V-120V Motor Soft Starter 147A 3Phase 120V Coil | $999.99 |
Decision matrix
| Your starting point | Listing to look at first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single-phase motor and the lowest listed price | 1/2/4/6/8KW motor Soft Start Soft Starter Single Phase Soft Starter AC 220V | Title lists multiple KW options and the control examples cover adjustable start voltage and timing |
| Compact single-phase module with a 2KW reference point | Single Phase Motor Soft Starter Single-phase Soft Starting Module Soft Start | Specification points to a 2KW unit and the condition is New |
| Single-phase controller with protection focus | 220V Single Phase Motor Soft Starter Module Controller 2KW4KW6KW8KW(SSR-40WA-R1 | LVSEDTAL listing; description emphasizes protection and smooth start/stop |
| Three-phase high-current motor starter | Sprecher Schuh PCXXE, PCE-147-600V-120V Motor Soft Starter 147A 3Phase 120V Coil | Three-phase listing with a high current rating and an included contactor |
1/2/4/6/8KW motor Soft Start Soft Starter Single Phase Soft Starter AC 220V
This listing sits at the lowest listed price of the four. The product title calls out 1/2/4/6/8KW and single-phase AC 220V, while the attribute line adds a "B-1.5KW" kilowatt reference, so a buyer needs to confirm which setting matches the motor. What makes it interesting is the control description: it explains adjustable starting voltage and soft-start time, with examples for 220V and 380V supplies. That makes the module a candidate when you want to adjust ramp behavior on a small single-phase motor. The limitation is that the same title spans multiple KW values while the attribute names one B-1.5KW setting, so you need to align the listing choice with your actual motor.
Single Phase Motor Soft Starter Single-phase Soft Starting Module Soft Start
This is the middle listing by price among the three single-phase modules. The specification points to SSR-60WA-R1 (2KW), which gives a more specific reference point than the multi-KW title of the cheaper listing. The description covers the same kind of adjustable starting voltage and soft-start time examples for 220V and 380V supplies, so it sits in the same practical role: single-phase soft starting for a modest motor. The trade-off is that the title stays generic rather than naming a multi-KW range, so the 2KW spec is the main anchor. Condition is listed as New, and the weight is listed as 550g.
220V Single Phase Motor Soft Starter Module Controller 2KW4KW6KW8KW(SSR-40WA-R1
This is the higher-priced single-phase module in the set. The listing is branded LVSEDTAL and is described as easy to install. The description also emphasizes protection functions, smooth start and stop, reduced current impact and mechanical stress, and longer motor life, and it lists applications such as pump stations, fans, compressors, and conveyors. If you want a module controller with a protection-focused description and a specific 220V single-phase scope, this listing speaks to that use case. The trade-off: it costs more than the first two single-phase modules while staying in the same single-phase category, so the price gap should matter only if the protection features are relevant to your setup.
Sprecher Schuh PCXXE, PCE-147-600V-120V Motor Soft Starter 147A 3Phase 120V Coil
This listing is the clear outlier on price and current. It is listed as Used and described as removed in working condition, with the exact unit pictured. The model is PCXXE-147-600V-120V, the MPN is PCE-147-600V, and the attributes note that an Allen Bradley 100-E80KD00 contactor is included. It is also labeled as three-phase and 147A, which puts it in a different class from the single-phase modules. For a buyer working with a larger three-phase motor, this listing addresses that need directly. The limitation: it is used, and the title names specific coil/voltage details (600V/120V) that need to line up with your control circuit.
Final recommendation by use case
- Lowest listed price for a single-phase module: choose the 1/2/4/6/8KW motor Soft Start Soft Starter.
- Specific 2KW starting module: look at the Single Phase Motor Soft Starter with the 2KW specification.
- Protection-focused single-phase controller: the LVSEDTAL 220V module controller fits that description.
- Three-phase, high-current need: the Sprecher & Schuh PCXXE with included contactor is the listing built for that scale.
