Description
Powerhobby 540 5-Slot 13T Brushed Rock Crawler Motor
Description
The Powerhobby 540 5-Slot 13T Brushed Motor delivers smooth, responsive power for compatible 1/10-scale RC rock crawlers and trail trucks.
Its five-slot armature creates a smooth and controllable powerband for navigating rocks, steep climbs, and uneven terrain. Compared with higher-turn crawler motors, the 13T winding provides increased wheel speed while maintaining predictable low-speed control.
High-purity copper windings help improve efficiency, while strong magnets provide dependable brushed-motor performance. The motor also features oversized high-RPM bearings, a precision-balanced rotor, and direct-solder wiring tabs for a clean, customizable installation.
Features
- Standard 540-size brushed crawler motor
- Five-slot armature for smooth power delivery
- 13-turn winding
- Rated at 16,700 RPM ±10%
- Smooth low-speed control with increased wheel speed
- High-purity copper windings
- High-strength motor magnets
- Precision-balanced rotor
- Oversized high-RPM bearings
- Removable and replaceable rotor
- Direct-solder wiring terminals
- Compatible with 2S LiPo batteries
- Compatible with 6–9-cell NiMH battery packs
- Designed for compatible 1/10-scale RC crawlers and trail trucks
Includes
- 1 Powerhobby 540 5-Slot 13T Brushed Motor
Specifications
- SKU: PHB5751
- UPC: 741030686528
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Motor Size: 540
- Armature Design: Five-Slot
- Motor Turns: 13T
- No-Load Speed: 16,700 RPM ±10%
- Rotation: Counterclockwise—CCW
- Shaft Diameter: 3.175mm
- Shaft Length: 12mm
- Shaft Size: 3.175 × 12mm
- Plugging Current: 62–96A
- Torsion: At least 2,600 g-cm
- Battery Compatibility: 2S LiPo
- NiMH Compatibility: 6–9 Cells
- Weight: 6.2 oz / approximately 176g
- Wiring Connection: Direct-Solder Tabs
Fits
Universal 1/10-scale RC crawler and trail-truck applications that accept a standard 540-size brushed motor.
Compatible applications may include:
- RC rock crawlers
- Scale trail trucks
- Competition crawlers
- Custom brushed-motor crawler builds
Verify the motor-mount dimensions, available clearance, pinion-gear bore and pitch, battery voltage, gearing, and brushed ESC motor limit before installation.
Installation Note
This motor requires a compatible brushed electronic speed control. Do not connect it to a brushless-only ESC.
The motor has direct-solder terminals and does not include preinstalled motor connectors. Confirm the correct wire polarity before applying power. Reversing the motor wires will reverse the rotation direction.
The 13T winding can draw more current and produce more speed than higher-turn crawler motors. Use conservative gearing during initial setup and monitor the motor and ESC temperatures. Excessively tall gearing, drivetrain binding, or prolonged stalling can cause overheating and electronic damage.
Shipping & Return
Shipping Costs By Region
Shipping to the Contiguous United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
As an added benefit, customers in the continental United States can also take advantage of our economical Basic Economy shipping option which offers FREE Shipping on orders over $75 is automatically offered at checkout. If your order does not reach the $75 threshold for free shipping, we offer Flat Rate $3.99 Shipping.
NOTE: Free shipping is only available when shipping to an address in the Contiguous United States, this excludes Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and All International Addresses
Basic Economy Free Shipping is not available to residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and international. Customers in these locations will be charged the actual computed shipping rate at the time of checkout.
Customs Fee for International orders:
- You are also responsible for all customs, duties, taxes and fees that may be charged by your customs.
- We cannot list any amount other than the actual amount paid by you on invoices or customs forms.
Ordering Processing Time
- All orders are shipped within 24hrs. M-Sat.
RETURNS:
- We accept returns within 30 days of purchase.
- Returns must be in it's original condition.
- Buyer is responsible for return fees.
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