Brushed Motor FAQ
Mofo Rc has the most Extensive Brushed motor options for your micro crawler needs in 1/24 through 1/18 scale as well as the most options for gearing. Our motors will fit Axial, Trx4m, Redcat Ascent, FMS and several others. Read carefully to understand the options for size, Speed and Torque Comparison.
Mofo Rc Brushed motor line includes the Torquebeast and Buzzsaw in several sizes and both of them in a special version called the "X" series. Assume the information here is for the Axial SCX24 / AX24 unless otherwise noted, All of our brushed motors use actual copper carbon brushes in them unlike most of our competitors motors that use metal finger tangs instead of real brushes, Another Huge advantage of the mofo rc motors is that all of the 030 and 050 size motors use the standard 030 bolting pattern so you will not need to change your motor plate. Other aftermarket motors dont offer this convenience. Plus many of our motors include a pressed on Brass or Steel pinion gear instead of Plastic.
If you were to ask us which motor we recommend for 95% of setups it will be the Torquebeast 50 3.0, This version is the optimized for all around Torque, Smoothness and Speed. That being said let me introduce you to them individually.
Torquebeast 30 - This will be the least powerful and most compact brushed motor in the lineup. It is a low speed motor optimized for throttle control and light weight rigs close to stock weight and tire size. It will be buttery smooth with lightweight rigs and have decent torque. MOST will not be impressed with this motor UNLESS used in light weight low speed rigs. *3s Lipo Capable
Torquebeast 50 3.0 - This motor is the most popular motor upgrade and for good reason. It will wake up your rig and you will especially notice the torque on the low to mid range speed. Your rig will stall less and you can run larger tires and heavier weight. It is not a speed demon and is about the same speed as a stock motor. *3s Lipo Capable
Buzzsaw 50 - The Buzzsaw is the speed king of 50 size motors. You will notice nearly twice the speed over the Torquebeast 50. This motor has alot of torque as well but wont do as well at low speeds as the TB50. We do have faster brushed motors such as the Big Block and the TB180X, But they are larger motors which take more space and different mounts and can run larger gear ratios and voltages. Buzzsaw 50 is better suited on 2s Lipo, It turns so fast the Brushes do not last long on 3s if overheated.
Big Block - This is a 130 Size motor with a 12mm bolt pattern that will fit scx24 using our forward facing 12mm mount or our 12mm Big Block Side mount. These will direct fit on the FMS, TRX4M and Redcat Ascent and we offer different combinations of gearing and or wire harness for them. This motor Is a great motor for Speed without heating up as fast as the smaller Buzzsaw motor. Big Block offers much higher speeds than other motors while still offering a great low speed startup that is super smooth and a ton of torque in all the different makes of mini crawlers. When using the Big Block motor with Ring and pinion axles such as the TRX4M that does not use portals or gear reduction you may notice less drag brake hold vs the larger stock 180 and if youre looking for a crawling motor for a rig like that you would be better off with the TorquebeastX 180 size or the Big Block X motor. *3s Lipo Capable
Torquebeast X 50 - This is the TB50 3.0 motor but on steroids. It uses rare high power Neodymium Magnets and produces MASSIVE Torque, Appx the same speed as the TB50 But the "X" will not be as smooth at low speeds as the TB50. The X series motors work on standard ESC's However to get better Low speed crawling it is imperative to use an aftermarket 32 Bit or "FOC" style ESC such as our Rockwolf 32 Esc, Or Furitek, Dinky Rc, Or others. When used on stock Esc the motor will feel Jumpy. *3s Lipo Capable
Buzzsaw X 30 and 50 - Similar speeds to the standard Buzzsaw 50 but like the other "X" series motors these use High power Neodymium Magnets to make Massive Torque and Speed. But the "X" will not be as smooth at low speeds as the standard version, The Buzzsaw X 30 is the same size as the stock 030 axial motor but with insane power and speed. The X series motors work on standard ESC's However to get better Low speed crawling it is imperative to use an aftermarket 32 Bit or "FOC" style ESC such as our Rockwolf 32 Esc, Or Furitek, Dinky Rc, Or others. When used on a stock Esc the motor will feel Jumpy. better suited on 2s Lipo, It turns so fast the Brushes do not last long on 3s if overheated.
Big Block "X" - Very similar to the Big Block motor but uses rare Ultra powerful Neodymium magnets for Massive Torque increases over other motors. *3s Lipo Capable
Torquebeast "X" 180 - The Big Dog... Massive 180 size Motor with 12mm mounting pattern, Massive Torque, Massive speed, Ultra smooth low end torque as well as super strong drag brake hold. Uses rare Ultra powerful Neodymium magnets for Massive Torque increases over other motors. Amazing upgrade for TRX4M, FMS, Ascent and even for the Axial scx24 when using the Forward facing 12mm mount.