Minn Kota PowerDrive Bow-Mount Freshwater Trolling Motor – 45 lb. Thrust, 48" Shaft, 12V, Foot Pedal

Foot Pedal Bow-Mount Control with GPS-Ready Technology — 45 lbs., 48" Shaft

The Minn Kota PowerDrive is the step up from the Edge lineup, bringing a cable-steered electric foot pedal and Digital Maximizer™ battery efficiency to a freshwater bow-mount platform. This model delivers 45 lbs. of thrust on a 48" shaft — a longer shaft than typical for this thrust class, making it well-suited for boats with higher freeboard where the prop needs to reach deeper to stay effective.

The side-to-side electric foot pedal gives you hands-free speed and steering control, freeing both hands for casting or working a lure. The Deploy-Assist Lever makes stowing and deploying the motor easy, and the indestructible composite shaft is guaranteed for life against breaking, kinking, or corrosion.

Key Specifications

• Thrust: 45 lbs.
• Shaft Length: 48"
• Voltage: 12V (single battery)
• Control: Side-to-side electric foot pedal — speed, steering, momentary and constant on/off
• Mount: Bow-mount with Deploy-Assist Lever
• Shaft: Indestructible composite — lifetime guarantee
• Battery Efficiency: Digital Maximizer™ — up to 5x longer run time per charge
• Prop: Power Prop — optimized for open-water performance
• Push-to-Test Battery Meter built in
• Warranty: 2 years

Compatible Applications

• Freshwater aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, 14–17 ft., with higher freeboard requiring a 48" shaft
• Anglers who want foot pedal control for hands-free fishing on a 12V single-battery setup
• Bass, walleye, and panfish anglers upgrading from a hand-control or transom-mount motor
• Step up (more thrust, same foot pedal): Minn Kota PowerDrive 55 lb., 54" Shaft, 12V w/Foot Pedal (1358453)
• Step up (foot pedal + CHIRP sonar): Minn Kota PowerDrive 55 lb., 12V w/Foot Pedal & CHIRP Sonar (1358450)
• Micro Remote alternative: Minn Kota PowerDrive 55 lb., 12V w/Micro Remote (1358451)

Parts Desk Insights

The PowerDrive 45 lb. with the 48" shaft is the right choice for anglers who want foot pedal control on a 12V budget and need the extra shaft length for a higher-freeboard boat. The 48" shaft is notably long for a 45 lb. motor — if your boat has a standard-height bow, the 55 lb. PowerDrive with a 54" shaft is likely the better fit and gives you more thrust for a similar price point. The Digital Maximizer™ is a genuine advantage over the Edge series — it significantly extends run time on a single charge by varying power delivery rather than wasting energy as heat. If you want GPS Spot-Lock added to the foot pedal experience, look at the Ulterra or Terrova lineup instead.