Baldor vs. Leeson Motor for Air Compressor

Why do you need a VFD for an air compressor? With a 3=phase output VFD, why are you looking for a 1-phase motor?

Consult a qualified Electrician.

I've used both kinds of 3 5 7.5 HP motors. They are both fine motors. More Baldors out there than Lessons but I'd say either one will be fine. Bald or engineers told me their motors dissipate heat better but never had either fail in pump duty.

Forget the VFD.

The attached report deals with matching compressor speed torque requirements with motor speed torque capabilities

https://www.industry.usa.siemens.com/drives/us/en/electric-motor/anema-motors/specification/Documents/trouble-shooting-induction-motors.pdf

I like Baldor Motors, never had one failed yet driving Dresser-Roots Blowers and Parker Hydraulic Pumps

I'm not familiar with VFD ( is that variable frequency drive? ), but have used phase adders to convert single to three phase. The equipment was somewhat complex and probably expensive but purchased by the customer.

So why would you provide single phase power to a VFD and then use it to create a 3 phase output and then install a single phase motor. Why not get your money back for the VFD put that towards the purchase of your single phase motor and save some money.

Baldor or Lesson are both good motors.

Good Luck!!