Oops! The motor size is 1/4 HP as you can clearly see in the last picture. And hubby says that the treadle looking pedal he thinks is actually a brake to stop the machine? I talked to my neighbor and it doesn't look as if we are going to be able to get the machine that goes in it. But I am very happy with what I have. I may be getting another old Singer today. The neighbor has another one she wants to get rid of, it's at least 30 years old. She can't remember what color it is, her hubby will be pulling it out later today.........can't wait to see what it might be. It's in a cabinet, but the leg is broke on the cabinet.........I have no problem with that........lol