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Old 11-13-2013, 03:28 AM
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The number of turns of the motor is not what determines its torque. It's a good indicator, all other factors being equal, but all other factors are NOT equal among different motors and brands. For example, the larger the comm diameter, the higher quality the construction, and a hundred other factors will make a much bigger difference to final torque or top end than 10 turns either way.

For example, if you get a RC4WD standard 540 35T can, non-rebuildable for just $10, due to the shape of the brushes (C shaped), you won't get the torque that you would get from say a Holmes Hobbies Torquemaster pro hand-wound 27t, which would give you enough power to pull tree stumps.

If you want my serious recommendation, a Tekin FXR with a Holmes Hobbies Torquemaster Expert 35T (machine wound, but still a hundred times stronger than the cheap 35T cans).

With that on 3S, you will still have wheel speed on demand, and more than enough torque to push a plough. Alternatively, the Holmes Hobbies BRXL is a good choice for ESC, it is the smoothest brushed ESC available at the moment. All of these are available at Amainhobbies.

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