Powerhobby 540 5-Slot Brushed 16T 1/10 Rock Crawler Motor

Powerhobby 540 5-Slot Brushed 16T Rock Crawler Motor

Description

The Powerhobby 540 5-Slot 16T Brushed Motor is designed to provide smooth, controlled power for compatible 1/10-scale RC rock crawlers and trail trucks.

Its five-slot armature delivers a smooth and predictable powerband for improved low-speed control when navigating steep climbs, rocks, and uneven terrain. High-purity copper windings help maximize efficiency, while strong magnets provide dependable torque and brushed-motor performance.

The motor also features oversized high-RPM bearings, a precision-balanced rotor, and direct-solder wiring tabs for flexible installation. The removable and replaceable rotor design allows easier maintenance and servicing.

Features

• 540-size brushed crawler motor
• Five-slot armature for smooth power delivery
• 16-turn winding
• Excellent low-speed control and torque
• High-purity copper windings
• High-strength motor magnets
• Precision-balanced rotor
• Oversized high-RPM bearings
• Removable and replaceable rotor
• Direct-solder wiring tabs
• Compatible with 2S LiPo batteries
• Compatible with 6–9-cell NiMH battery packs
• Designed for compatible 1/10-scale RC crawlers

Includes

• 1 Powerhobby 540 5-Slot 16T Brushed Motor

Specifications

• SKU: PHB5760
• UPC: 741030686535
• Motor Type: Brushed
• Motor Size: 540
• Armature Design: Five-Slot
• Motor Turns: 16T
• Rotation: Counterclockwise—CCW
• Shaft Diameter: 3.175mm
• Shaft Length: 12mm
• Shaft Size: 3.175 × 12mm
• Plugging Current: 62–96A
• 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.

Verify compatibility with:

• Motor-mount dimensions
• Pinion-gear bore and pitch
• Brushed ESC motor limit
• Battery voltage
• Gear ratio
• Available motor clearance
• Motor rotation direction

Installation Note

This motor requires a compatible brushed electronic speed control. Do not connect it to a brushless ESC unless the ESC is specifically designed to operate brushed motors.

The motor uses direct-solder tabs and does not include preinstalled motor connectors. Confirm correct wiring polarity before applying power. Reversing the motor wires will reverse its rotation direction.

Select a suitable pinion gear and monitor motor temperature during initial operation. Excessively tall gearing, drivetrain binding, or prolonged stalling can cause overheating and motor or ESC damage.