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MotorGuide Xi3 vs Power-Pole MOVE ZR

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MotorGuide Xi3 is cheaper at $1339.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the MotorGuide Xi3 or Power-Pole MOVE ZR?

The MotorGuide Xi3 wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The MotorGuide Xi3 is the cheaper at $1339.99. The MotorGuide Xi3 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec MotorGuide Xi3 Power-Pole MOVE ZR
US price $1339.99 $5249.99
BrandMotorGuidePower-Pole
Released2017
Thrust (lb) 55 100
Voltage (V) 12 36
Shaft length (in) 48 45
Mount type bow bow
Control type wireless-remote wireless-remote
Gps anchor Yes Yes
Max amp draw 52
Speed control stepped
Saltwater rated No Yes
Weight (lb) 41 53

Sources — MotorGuide Xi3: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11). Power-Pole MOVE ZR: power-pole.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the MotorGuide Xi3 and Power-Pole MOVE ZR?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Thrust (lb): MotorGuide Xi3 55 vs Power-Pole MOVE ZR 100
  • Voltage (V): MotorGuide Xi3 12 vs Power-Pole MOVE ZR 36
  • Shaft length (in): MotorGuide Xi3 48 vs Power-Pole MOVE ZR 45
  • Saltwater rated: MotorGuide Xi3 false vs Power-Pole MOVE ZR true
  • Weight (lb): MotorGuide Xi3 41 vs Power-Pole MOVE ZR 53

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