You searched the internet and found that some people are selling a counterweight that can be mounted on a spit. It’s great that you’re doing research before purchasing such an important piece of equipment. A whole pig/lamb rotisserie is a crucial piece of equipment because there can be no mistakes.

Let’s be real, a whole pig or lamb on a spit is never perfectly balanced. The motor isn’t just spinning weight. Its working against the uneven load. The toughest moment is when the animal’s back is facing upward. That’s the critical point where a weak motor will struggle, stall, or even burn out.

Forget the marketing claims that say a “Made in China” 15 – watt motor can spin 90 lbs or a 40 – watt motor can handle 125 lbs. What truly matters is torque! The real muscle behind the rotation.

Our 110V, 40 – watt motor runs at 2.6 RPM and delivers a maximum torque of 20 ft·lb (27 Nm). That’s exactly what you need to turn a whole pig or lamb smoothly through the toughest part of the rotation. With this motor, no counterweight is needed. Its built to handle the job the right way.

Finally, take a look at this picture. Here, there are at least two mistakes, but our motor did a great job.

The first mistake is that the neck/head and legs are not close to the spit. This creates a significant imbalance, and the meat is not evenly roasted. Bring everything as close to the spit as possible, pull the hind legs all the way back, and tie them to the spit, secure the neck. This may sound funny, but think of the pig or lamb on the rotisserie like a pouncing cougar locked onto its prey. The weight is uneven, the position constantly shifts, and the motor needs to power through every tough angle without hesitation.

The second mistake is that the motor is covered because our motor needs cooling, and covering it prevents that. If you want to prevent the fire from heating up the motor, then place something between the motor and the fire, but don’t cover it. That’s all for now.