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1/14 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8X4 Tow Truck Kit

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1/14 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8X4 Tow Truck Kit

Item No. TAM56362
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Product Details

Tamiya’s series of ultra-realistic 1/14 scale R/C trucks has offered fun and realistic driving for the past several decades!
Key Features
  • Detailed Molded Plastic Depiction Of The Cab
  • Photo-Etched Front Grille And Interior Detail Features
  • Includes Metal Components For Excellent Durability
  • Ladder Frame Has Aluminum Side Channels And Resin Cross Members
  • Built-In Differential Gear On Each Axle Enables Smooth Cornering
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In The Box
  • (1) Tamiya 1/14 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8x4 Tow Truck Kit
  • (1) Product Manual
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Needed to Complete
  • (1) 4+ Channel Radio System
  • (1) Brushed Electronic Speed Control
  • (2) Standard-Size Servos
  • (1) 7.2v -7.4v Battery
  • (1) Battery Charger
  • Tools For Build
1/14 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8X4 Tow Truck Kit

Introduction

This new kit takes that driving fun to the next level with this tow truck, which makes its living towing heavy duty vehicles such as semi-tractor trucks. It promises a completely different element of enjoyment to predecessors in the series.

Features

  • Features a detailed molded plastic depiction of the cab, with photo-etched front grille and interior detail features.
  • This model’s front axles feature the first twin steering system seen in the Tamiya 1/14 Truck series.
  • Includes metal components for excellent durability.
  • Install the new separately available Actuator Set to control its actions via your R/C transmitter.
  • Ladder frame has aluminum side channels and resin cross members. Power from the front motor is delivered to the two rear axles via a propeller shaft.
  • A built-in differential gear on each axle enables smooth cornering.
  • Highly realistic suspension utilizes metal leaf springs and friction dampers.
  • The model enjoys easy driving thanks to the float-mounted die-cast front and reinforced resin rear axles.
  • Three-speed transmission allows shifting via the R/C transmitter.
  • Headlights and taillights can be lit up with separately sold LEDs.

Overview

The kit recreates the FH16 that is marketed by Volvo, a renowned manufacture in the global commercial vehicle market. The FH Series includes a 750hp 16.1-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine FH16 Globetrotter 750 8x4 tow truck.

Video Overview

 

Scale Details
Scale Details

The Volvo FH16 Globetrotter is full of scale details that emulate the full-scale semi-truck!

 

Leaf-Spring Suspension
Leaf-Spring Suspension

Highly realistic suspension utilizes metal leaf springs and friction dampers.

 

Photo-Etched Parts
Photo-Etched Parts

Features a detailed molded plastic depiction of the cab, with photo-etched front grille and interior detail features.

 

Twin Steering
Twin Steering

This model’s front axles feature the first twin steering system seen in the Tamiya 1/14 Truck series.

 

Ladder Frame
Ladder Frame

Ladder frame has aluminum side channels and resin cross members. Power from the front motor is delivered to the two rear axles via a propeller shaft.

 

Product Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time 10-15 Hours
Ball Bearings Metal bearings and bronze bushings
Battery Sold Separately
Battery Tray Dimensions 5.2 x 1.8 x 0.9 (132 x 45 x 23mm)
Body ABS Plastic
Brakes Integrated with ESC (ESC not included)
Bushing Material Metal
Charger Sold Separately
Chassis Aluminum and ABS plastic
Completion Level Kit
Differential Gear Type
Drive Type Forward/Brake/Reverse
Drivetrain 4WD
Gear Ratio Adjustable
Motor Size Brushed 540 Type
Motor Type Brushed
Power Type Electric
Product Height 11.8" (300 mm)
Product Length 29.5" (749 mm)
Product Width 7.7" (196 mm)
Radio Sold Separately
Receiver Sold Separately
Scale 1/14
Servos Sold Separately
Shock Type Oil-filled damper
Speed Control Sold Separately
Suspension Metal leaf springs and friction shocks
Tire Tread On-Road
Vehicle Type Semi Truck
Water-Resistant No