Which gear box to get?
04-19-2009, 08:53 AM
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Which gear box to get?
My son's Pershing has managed to eat the metal gear box that came in it. RC Command has three options for a replacement.
1.] Regular metal gear box for $26.00
2.] Steel gear box for $37.00
3.] 3 to 1 reduction metal gear box for $50.00
The tank has metal tracks and I want some input on which gear box will give the longest life. He runs the tank mostly outdoors in the grass and dirt. Does not abuse it but he does run it hard. Thanks for any help or ideas!
1.] Regular metal gear box for $26.00
2.] Steel gear box for $37.00
3.] 3 to 1 reduction metal gear box for $50.00
The tank has metal tracks and I want some input on which gear box will give the longest life. He runs the tank mostly outdoors in the grass and dirt. Does not abuse it but he does run it hard. Thanks for any help or ideas!
04-19-2009, 09:09 AM
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RE: Which gear box to get?
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My son's Pershing has managed to eat the metal gear box that came in it. RC Command has three options for a replacement.
1.] Regular metal gear box for $26.00
2.] Steel gear box for $37.00
3.] 3 to 1 reduction metal gear box for $50.00
The tank has metal tracks and I want some input on which gear box will give the longest life. He runs the tank mostly outdoors in the grass and dirt. Does not abuse it but he does run it hard. Thanks for any help or ideas!
My son's Pershing has managed to eat the metal gear box that came in it. RC Command has three options for a replacement.
1.] Regular metal gear box for $26.00
2.] Steel gear box for $37.00
3.] 3 to 1 reduction metal gear box for $50.00
The tank has metal tracks and I want some input on which gear box will give the longest life. He runs the tank mostly outdoors in the grass and dirt. Does not abuse it but he does run it hard. Thanks for any help or ideas!
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04-19-2009, 09:45 AM
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RE: Which gear box to get?
and if you get the 3:1 gearbox you (WILL) need faster motors (speed 400s). I have that set-up in my tiger and Jagdtiger (both have metal tracks) . I think the steel gears would be good, You can always replace the 10t pinion with an 8 tooth one. I had that set up on my tiger and jagdtiger which worked well. I and using that on a KT with metal tracks and its fine but 3:1 with a speed 400 would be ideal
