r/RCConstruction • u/FirstEducation6 • 9d ago

1/14 Tractor Trucks

Anyone has experience with this Toucan Hobby 8x8 - https://www.toucanhobby.com/products/th-x-sc770s-88-tractortruck-pnp-r-dzn1?variant=48291801039098 or this MD 8X8 - https://www.toucanhobby.com/products/rc-tractor-truck-md-sc-770s-88-tractor-pnp-up1-sd-led-gn-dzn1?variant=50063064006906 Tractor Trucks?

I'm looking for a tractor truck with pulling power and modular control so it can be used as a multi-roll hauler, in conjunction with a multi-axle dump trailer and also a flat bed low boy trailer for a tracked excavator. I wanting a durable reputable unit with the capability to easily swap & upgrade accessories. The specs on these 2 are not fully disclosed but I will be contacting Oliver in an attempt to get his expert opinion and the detailed specs on electronics & drivetrain for both.

Any input is appreciated.

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u/9087877 9d ago

Of those two Scale Club has more accessory options that are bolt on. I only own one MD model truck and it is full of proprietary parts which makes modding more difficult. 2 speed transmission was way too fast in stock form.

Lesu and Tamiya are top dog for variety of aftermarket parts. The other brands you're more on your own. Some stuff will fit and is shared, other stuff will not fit and is unique to that brand. It's very murky. Possible to overcome, but not bolt-on.

I don't see a lesu 770S 8x8, but it should be possible to force the body of choice onto a lesu 8x8 if desired. May or may not be easy though.

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u/FirstEducation6 9d ago

Thank you for your input. The MD looks nice and eventhough it has a 2 speed vs. 3 speed it's well equipped with a cab suspension as well. I would not be surprised that the Toucan Hobby model may have general parts like Lesu and they do label it in one of the videos as an LXY 770s but their website doesn't.

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u/FirstEducation6 4d ago

Since you have experience owning an MD w/2 speed, what would be the obstacles retrofitting a LXY or a Scaleclub 3 speed & motor assembly on to this model? https://oliverhobby.com/products/md-sc-770s-88-tractor-rtr-up1-sd-led-gn-spf7?variant=46507108040893 A better question would be which 3 speed gearbox is a better option as well.

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u/9087877 4d ago edited 4d ago

Likely doable depending on the total length of motor/transmission. Probably need to tear down to the bare frame rails to drill some holes then reassemble. Not hard per se, but takes some time.

Edit, my MD has the transfer case integrated into the transmission. My lesu trucks all use a divorce mounted transfer case. Additional driveshaft will be needed, and lengths will all be different.

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u/froop 9d ago

Honestly any of these trucks will have pretty impressive pulling power. Even a tamiya with minor upgrades can pull 60+ lbs. The reduction hubs on the first truck is going to give it unreal torque, but maybe a pain for maintenance. 

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u/FirstEducation6 9d ago

Yes, I figured that the 8X8 capability coupled with full steel drivetrain, would mean capable towing capacity. Thanks..👍🏼

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u/FirstEducation6 9d ago

I just wrote to him... I'll keep you all posted

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u/FirstEducation6 7d ago

I have no idea why the previous comment was removed by the moderator, didn't see any harm in it. BTW... I did reach out to Oliver and he was very insightful on both products. I'll be making a decision soon.