The 1838LS tractor truck combines a massive aerodynamic silhouette with a powerful 380 horsepower, 12,763cc V8 cylinder turbo diesel engine. Tamiya's R/C model of the 1838LS truck realistically captures the looks of the full size truck.
Specifications
Scale: 1/14
Length: 17.44 inches (443mm)
Width: 7.44 inches (189mm)
Wheelbase: 10.71 inches (272mm)
Front Tread: 6.14 inches (156mm)
Rear Tread: 5.43 inches (138mm)
Weight: 5 lbs. (2270g)
Chassis: Aluminum ladder
Suspension: Solid Axle
Damper Type: Metal friction
Drive Train: Gearbox (3-speed)
Gear Ratio: 10.6:1 - With the 3-speed gearbox, 10.6:1, 17.7:1 and 32.4:1 are possible
Differential Type: Bevel Gear
Engine: Electric 540
Wheels & Tires: Chrome/Radial
Body Type: Styrene(plastic)
Radio Control Unit: (not included) Can be operated with a 2-channel radio but a 4-channel system is recommended for potential future options.
Mr. Yoshio Tamiya founded a saw mill/lumber factory in Shizuoka-City. Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called "First in Quality Around the World."
Now Tamiya is offering more than 3000 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies.