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.