The best tubular motors, compared.
Top pick: Generico TGM5012 50 Nm Best value: superrollo RM10MM 10 Nm – Named SW60 shaft and a stated lift of 4.2 m² or 22 kg at about £46.34, when a crank is not required. Updated October 2026.
A tubular motor sits inside the roller tube. On amazon.co.uk that is a 230 V drive for a window, shop or garage shutter, or a much smaller kit for a light indoor blind. A usable listing prints the tube, a torque you can set against the curtain, a supply you can connect, and a manual override if a power cut must still let you out. A 24 V conveyor motor and a 12 V worm-gear motor were left out. The [tubular motor buying guide](/hub/diy-supplies/tubular-motor/sub/tubular-motor-buying-guide) sets tube, torque, supply and override before price. Shutter motors here run from 10 Nm to 180 Nm, often about 12 rpm where speed is printed. Blind kits are rechargeable, with a remote, for a small tube and a few kilogrammes.
A tubular motor sits inside the roller tube. On amazon.co.uk that is a 230 V drive for a window, shop or garage shutter, or a much smaller kit for a light indoor blind.
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The Generico TGM5012 is listed at 50 Nm and 100 kg, with a 60 mm adaptor, at £34.35 on the 15 October 2026 scrape. amazon.co.uk showed 5.0 from a single review, and that review has no stored text. The listing says the instruction manual is not in English. A bullet also says TTGO by Nice, while the title brand is Generico, so the name on the parcel is not settled. Voltage, rpm, and a remote are not printed. One five-star line cannot show whether the adaptor entered a UK barrel. You would be connecting a shutter motor from a manual the listing itself says is not in English.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone who already knows this motor family and can set the end positions without an English manual.
Less suitable: A first shutter replacement, a way-out door, or a buyer who needs the wiring steps in English.
Specifications
Common questions
What tube does the Generico TGM5012 include?
A 60 mm adaptor is listed. The bullets also say it can be mounted on 45 mm and 60 mm wheels.
Is the Generico manual in English?
The listing says the instruction manual is not in English.
Does the Generico state a voltage or a remote?
No. Voltage, rpm, and a remote are not printed. The stated figures are 50 Nm and 100 kg.
The Ellard 140 Nm listing is priced at £110.00 and puts 140 Nm in the title for roller shutters. amazon.co.uk showed 4.8 from 5 reviews on the 15 October 2026 scrape. The only stored review praises delivery and value and does not describe fitting, the tube, or the wiring. Voltage, tube, override, watts, and weight are not printed. The brand field says Kba and the manufacturer field says Ellard, on the same page. Five reviews at 4.8 are star arithmetic on a thin sample, not evidence that this body matches a UK barrel. You leave it until a listing states the shaft and the supply.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who already holds this Ellard body and is replacing the same motor, not choosing from the title.
Less suitable: A first order, a way-out door, or anyone who needs the tube and the voltage on the page.
Specifications
Common questions
What is specified on the Ellard 140 Nm listing?
140 Nm for roller shutters, and the price. Voltage, tube, override, watts, and weight are not printed.
Why do the brand and the title disagree?
The brand field says Kba. The title and the manufacturer field say Ellard. Both are on the same scrape.
Do the reviews describe installation?
One UK review calls it excellent and mentions fast international delivery. It does not describe the tube, the wiring, or a fault. The summary line is 4.8 from 5.
The Ttgo TGM3017 prints 30 Nm and a mechanical stroke end, with Italy as the origin, at £16.39. amazon.co.uk showed 4.5 from 452 reviews on the 15 October 2026 scrape. In the first 50 texts, two are marked United Kingdom, and one of those describes an Avosdim shutter after a mount change. Voltage, tube, rpm, and weight are not on the listing. A French review mentions 220 V rather than 12 V, and that sentence is a review, not a specification field. A mechanical stroke end is the limit, not a crank for a power cut. The price is the lowest in the set, and it does not prove the crown will enter a UK 60 mm barrel.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who already knows this TGM3017 body and only needs a replacement of the same motor.
Less suitable: A first order where the tube is still unknown, or a door that must open in a power cut.
Specifications
Common questions
What does the Ttgo listing actually print?
30 Nm, a mechanical stroke end, model TGM3017, Italy as origin, and a 24-month warranty field. Voltage, tube, rpm, and weight are not printed.
Does the 4.5 from 452 mean a measured UK fit?
The score is the amazon.co.uk line. In the first 50 texts, two are marked United Kingdom. One describes an Avosdim shutter after a mount change.
Does the Ttgo include a manual override?
Not stated. The listing says a mechanical stroke end, which is the limit, not a crank for a power cut.
The Neco 60 Nm is a 230 V roller-shutter motor at 12 rpm, with manual override in the title, listed at £74.99. amazon.co.uk showed 4.5 from 15 reviews on the 15 October 2026 scrape, which is the clearest UK review pool in this set. The power field reads 60 watts under a horsepower label, so that watt figure is not a clean specification. The listing does not name a tube size. UK reviews describe end pieces that did not fit and a next-size adaptor that had to be ordered. Override is stated, which matters if the curtain is a way out, and the missing crown is why you still measure the barrel before you order. It is the top pick here only when a printed 230 V supply and a stated crank matter more than a printed SW60.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A shutter where you need a stated 230 V supply and a stated override, and you can match the crown yourself.
Less suitable: A known SW60 barrel where the shaft must be printed on the listing, or a 38 mm blind.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Neco 60 Nm have a manual override?
Yes. Manual override is in the title.
What supply and speed does the Neco 60 Nm print?
230 V and 12 rpm. The power field reads 60 watts under a horsepower label.
Does the Neco 60 Nm state a tube size?
No. UK reviews mention end pieces that did not fit and a next-size adaptor. The listing itself does not name 60 mm.
The Ellard 100 Nm lists manual override in the title and a yellow finish, at £83.99. amazon.co.uk showed 4.5 from 6 reviews on the 15 October 2026 scrape. Two short UK reviews call it quiet and a good speed, and they give no rpm and describe no fault. Voltage, tube, watts, and weight are not printed. A short line also says garage door opener, which is a job the listing does not size with an adaptor. Six reviews and a stated crank are not enough to show which crown you will need. You keep it on a shortlist only if override is the field you cannot drop and you can identify the tube from the motor you already have, not from this page.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A shutter that must have a stated override, if you already know the Ellard crown for your barrel.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs 230 V and the tube written down before ordering.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Ellard 100 Nm have a manual override?
Yes. It is in the title. The listing does not describe the crank or the tube it fits.
What electrical figures does the Ellard 100 Nm print?
None. Voltage, watts, rpm, and current are not on the listing. Torque is 100 Nm and the colour is yellow.
What do the UK reviews say?
Two short reviews, 4.5 from 6 on the summary line. They say quiet and a good speed. They do not describe a fault or a tube size.
The Rollerhouse kit is sold for a 38 mm (1.5 inch) indoor roller blind, with drive wheels, a remote, and an 8.4 V charger in the box, and the bullets say it can pull 4 kg. amazon.co.uk showed 3.6 from 11 reviews at £92.99 on the 15 October 2026 scrape. It does not print a torque in newton-metres, and it does not state 230 V mains. The listing excludes pleated, aluminium, and vertical blinds, and other tube diameters are a separate order. Reviews disagree about smart-home hubs, while the listing itself only names a remote, so Alexa or Google Home is not a feature of this ASIN. The weight lines also disagree, at 890 g and a unit count of 500 g. You buy it when the tube is already 38 mm and the fabric sits inside that 4 kg line.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 38 mm indoor roller blind around the stated 4 kg, when you want a remote and the included charger.
Less suitable: Any roller shutter, a tube that is not 38 mm, or a fabric the listing excludes.
Specifications
Common questions
Which tube does the Rollerhouse kit state?
The title says a 1.5 inch or 38 mm tube, with drive wheels for that size. The listing says other Rollerhouse tube diameters have to be ordered separately.
Does the Rollerhouse include a remote?
Yes. The listing includes a remote, a plug charger, and an 8.4 V charging adapter. It does not state 230 V mains.
What weight does Rollerhouse state?
The bullets say it can pull 4 kg shades. No torque in newton-metres is printed.
The superrollo RM10MM is a 10 Nm motor for an SW60 (60 mm) shaft, with a stated limit of 4.2 m² or 22 kg, at £46.34. The box includes an adjustment tool for the end points, plus a drive bearing, adaptor, and carrier. The 15 October 2026 scrape has review texts and no customer-reviews summary line, so the star rating is n/a. Voltage is not printed, a remote is not named, and manual override is not stated. The bullets mention a wall switch or a timer, and they do not say the switch is in the box. It is the best value in this set when the curtain sits inside that 4.2 m² or 22 kg line and a power cut does not have to leave you a crank.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A light window shutter on a measured SW60 shaft, inside 4.2 m² or 22 kg, when override is not required.
Less suitable: A way-out door, a curtain above that printed line, or a buyer who needs 230 V written on the listing.
Specifications
Common questions
Which shaft is the superrollo RM10MM for?
SW60, a 60 mm shaft. The bullet limits it to 4.2 m² or 22 kg.
Does the RM10MM include a remote?
No remote is named. The bullets say a wall switch or a timer. An adjustment tool for the end points is included.
Is a star rating printed for the RM10MM?
The listing has review texts and no customer-reviews summary line, so the rating is n/a.
The Neco ED2/180-M prints 180 Nm, 230 V at 50 Hz, 540 W, 2.58 A, and 7 rpm, with manual override, mechanical limits, and a 4-minute duty, at £88.99. The body is stated as 59 mm, with an 18 mm square bracket, a length of 618 mm, and a weight of 5.7 kg. The listing's up to 220 kg is that seller's figure, and this scrape has no star line and no review text to test it. It does not print SW60 or a 60 mm octagonal shaft. The same page is also ranked under air-conditioner replacement motors, which is a poor sign for a shutter spare. You consider it when you have checked that a 59 mm body will enter the barrel and the curtain is a way out.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A heavier shutter or a way-out curtain, after you have checked that the 59 mm body enters the barrel.
Less suitable: An SW60 window shutter the listing does not claim to fit, or a 4 kg indoor blind.
Specifications
Common questions
What does the Neco 180 Nm print for supply and duty?
230 V at 50 Hz, 2.58 A, 540 W, 7 rpm, and a 4-minute duty. Manual override and mechanical limits are stated.
Will the Neco 180 Nm say it fits a 60 mm octagonal tube?
No. It states a 59 mm body and an 18 mm square bracket. It does not print SW60 or 60 mm.
Is 220 kg a tested lift?
It is the listing's figure. This scrape has no reviews and no star line for this ASIN.
The generic 100 Nm listing prints 230 V at 50 Hz, 350 W, 12 rpm, 1.55 A, and a 4-minute duty, with a 60 mm body and a 97 mm round adaptor, at £83.00. The kit includes brackets, a crown wheel, a rubber ring, and an adjustment tool. There is no star line and no review text in the 15 October 2026 scrape. IP44 and TÜV are sentences on the listing, not a certificate number you can check, and the manufacturer field is Ransher Traders. Manual override is not stated. A 97 mm round collar is a specific barrel, not an SW60 octagonal shaft. You order it only when you have measured a round tube that matches that adaptor.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A barrel you have measured for the 97 mm round adaptor, where override is not required.
Less suitable: An SW60 window shutter, a way-out door, or a buyer who needs reviews before a 230 V purchase.
Specifications
Common questions
What tube parts come with the generic 100 Nm?
A 60 mm diameter body is stated, plus a 97 mm round adaptor, crown wheel, brackets, rubber ring, and an adjustment tool.
What duty and ingress rating does it print?
A 4-minute duty cycle, and IP44. Both are listing claims. There is no review text and no star line in the scrape.
Does the generic 100 Nm include a manual override or a remote?
Neither is stated. Supply is given as 230 V, 50 Hz, 350 W, 1.55 A, 12 rpm.
The superrollo RM30MM steps up to 30 Nm on the same SW60 shaft, with a stated limit of 12 m² or 66 kg, at £68.84. The bullet length is 560 mm, against 500 mm on the 10 Nm model, and the kit matches: an adjustment tool, an adaptor, a carrier, and no remote named. The scrape has no customer-reviews summary line, and the first 50 review texts are not marked United Kingdom, so they are not a UK verdict. Voltage and manual override are still unstated. A wall switch or timer is named and not listed as included. You use it when the curtain is larger than the RM10MM line and still sits on a 60 mm shaft you have measured.
Pros
Cons
Best for: An SW60 window shutter inside 12 m² or 66 kg, when you do not need a stated crank.
Less suitable: A way-out door, or a barrel that is not a 60 mm shaft.
Specifications
Common questions
How does the RM30MM differ from the RM10MM on the listing?
Both say SW60. This one is 30 Nm, up to 12 m² or 66 kg, and 560 mm long. The RM10MM is 10 Nm, up to 4.2 m² or 22 kg, and 500 mm.
Does the RM30MM include a remote or state a voltage?
Neither. It names a wall switch or a timer, and an adjustment tool for the end points.
Is there a UK star rating for the RM30MM in this scrape?
No customer-reviews summary line. Review texts are present and none of the first 50 is marked United Kingdom.
For this comparison we scored ten amazon.co.uk tubular-motor listings scraped on 15 October 2026. The published parts are review evidence (cap 35), specification you can order from (cap 40) and value for a stated job (cap 15). Deductions cover a manual stated as not in English, a brand field that disagrees with the manufacturer field, UK reviews that needed a different adaptor, a missing voltage on a shutter motor that names the shaft, an IP44 or TÜV line with no certificate number, the same ASIN also ranked under air-conditioner motors, and weight lines that disagree. The weights below scale those three parts so they sum to 100. There was no laboratory lift test, no measured crown fit and no wiring check. A 5.0 from one review is not treated as a rank.
Review evidence
39%The amazon.co.uk star line and how many of the stored texts are marked United Kingdom. No customer-reviews summary line scores low. A large star line is capped when fewer than five of the first 50 texts are marked United Kingdom. The star line is not the editorial total.
Specification you can order from
44%Points for a named tube, shaft or body, a torque in newton-metres, a printed supply, a stated manual override, a named limit or an adjustment tool, and a printed speed or duty. A wall-switch mention is not a switch in the box.
Value for a stated job
17%Price counts only when the listing states the thing you are paying for. A named shaft and a stated lift under £50 score higher than a low price with the tube and the voltage missing.
Start with the tube you measured, then the torque against that curtain, then the supply, then override if the curtain is a way out. Price is last. A 38 mm blind kit and a 60 mm shutter motor can share a search and still be the wrong part. These ten amazon.co.uk listings were scraped on 15 October 2026. Nothing was lift-tested in a laboratory. Shelf prices run from about £16.39 to about £110. Maker charts are not universal, and a seller's kilogramme line is not your curtain.
A tubular motor sits inside a roller tube. In this set that is either a 230 V shutter drive in a barrel, or a much smaller motor in a domestic roller blind. UK buyers are usually replacing a window, shop or garage shutter, or motorising a light indoor blind. Shutter motors here run from 10 Nm to 180 Nm, often about 12 rpm where speed is printed. Blind kits are rechargeable, with a remote, for a small tube and a few kilogrammes.
The crown has to enter the barrel you measured. SW60, a 38 mm blind tube and a 97 mm round adaptor are different parts. Collars that will not fit are the repeated review complaint.
The Rollerhouse kit states 4 kg, a 38 mm tube, a remote and an 8.4 V charger. It is not a roller-shutter motor, and it does not state 230 V mains.
A 4-minute duty is printed on the Neco 180 Nm and the generic 100 Nm. These motors stop when they overheat if you cycle them while you set the limits. That pause is not a failed motor.
The crown has to match the tube you measured. SW60 on both superrollo listings is a 60 mm shaft. A 38 mm blind tube, and a 97 mm round adaptor, are different barrels. Collars that will not enter the old tube are the repeated review complaint. The Neco 60 Nm does not print a tube size, and UK reviews describe end pieces that did not fit. The Neco 180 Nm states a 59 mm body, not SW60. The Generico lists a 60 mm adaptor and also names 45 mm and 60 mm wheels.
superrollo and the Neco 180 Nm describe mechanical stops on the motor head. The Ttgo prints a mechanical stroke end, which is the limit, not a crank. A 4-minute duty is printed on the Neco 180 Nm and the generic 100 Nm. These motors stop when they overheat if you cycle them while setting the limits. A thermal cut-out is not a dead motor. Copying another brand's limit screws is a common mistake. One UK door maker's sequence is not a map for every head.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are replacing a window shutter and you have measured an SW60 shaft. The superrollo RM10MM prints that shaft, 10 Nm, and a limit of 4.2 m² or 22 kg, at about £46.34. Voltage and a manual override are not printed, and the scrape has no star line. Stay inside that printed curtain line.
You want a remote and no new 230 V cable for a light indoor fabric. The Rollerhouse kit states a 38 mm tube, drive wheels, a remote and an 8.4 V charger, and the bullets say it can pull 4 kg, at about £92.99. It is not a shutter motor. Other tube diameters are a separate order.
The curtain is a way out, so you need a stated torque, a stated override and someone competent for the connection. The Neco 60 Nm prints 60 Nm, 230 V and 12 rpm, with manual override in the title, at about £74.99. The tube size is not printed. UK reviews describe swapping end pieces. You still measure the barrel.
The top pick is Ttgo TGM3017 30 Nm, with the highest score in this comparison (3.3 out of 10, from 452 amazon.co.uk reviews). The best value is the superrollo RM10MM for a light SW60 window shutter inside 4.2 m² or 22 kg, when override is not required. Voltage is not printed on that listing, and there is no star line. A low price with no tube and no voltage, or a blind kit on a shutter, does not take either place.
superrollo RM10MM 10 Nm
Named SW60 shaft and a stated lift of 4.2 m² or 22 kg at about £46.34, when a crank is not required.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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