>All the side-loaders ("Front loaders" in the UK) I have ever
>seen inside use a universal (brushed) AC motor and drive belt
>arrangement, though there may be some very modern ones that
>build the motor into the drum.

I believe LG market a washing machine in the UK, with a direct drive motor, 
rather like the NZ made Fisher & Paykel ones. 

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