The latest addition to Tamiya"s 1/14 scale R/C Tractor Truck series is the MAN TGX 26.540 6x4 XLX. This impressive truck, which made its debut at the 2007 European Transport Road Show in Amsterdam, was the winner of the 2008 Truck of the Year award. It features two rear axles which assist in the carrying of heavy loads over long distances. It is powered by an in-line 6 cylinder 12.4 liter turbocharged diesel engine which meets the stringent Euro 5 emissions standards to make it more environmentally friendly.
This is the electric powered, radio controlled, 1/14 scale Tamiya TGX 26.540 6x4 XLX Tractor Truck kit. Compatible with the Tamiya Tractor Truck Option Parts for further customization.
Features:
Chassis: Ladder frame with aluminum channels and resin cross members
Cabin: Tilt forward operation just like full-size truck, removable fenders to depict a low carrying load
Drive: Shaft driven from front mounted motor to rear axles which are equipped with differentials
Motor: RS540
Transmission: Three speed servo controlled constant mesh
Suspension: Die cast metal front axle and reinforced resin rear axles float mounted on metal leaf springs and coil spring shocks
Cabin: Molded plastic, white in color tilts forward separately from fenders, clear plastic windows, separate grille, mirrors, seats dashboard and other accessories add to realism
Wheels: Chrome plated plastic
Tires: Ten, treaded rubber construction
Includes:
1/14 scale Tamiya TGX 26.540 6x4 XLX semi kit
540 motor
tires and wheels
decal sheet
3-speed transmission
instructions and coupler unit for trailer (trailer not included)
Requries:
Radio: 4-channel with 4-channel receiver
Servos: Two standard size for steering and shifting
Electronic Speed Control: Tamiya TEU302BK recommended, do not use the Tamiya TEU101BK or the TEU104BK
Battery: 6-cell stick
Battery Charger: Timed or peak for 6-cell battery
Paint, building & track equipment
Specifications:
Adjustable Gear Ratio fixed
Bearings metal and plastic bushings
Body Material ABS Plastic
Chassis Material aluminum
Construction Type assembly kit
Differential Type gear
Drive Type 3-speed
Led Light Buckets yes
Led Lights no
Motor 540-brushed type
Requires A 7.2 battery & charger
Scale 1/14
Shock Damper friction damper
Special Feature 1 Length: 526mm Width: 193mm Height: 301mm
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.