I love your videos John! Just ordered a TRX4 Sport as Birthday present to myself (38 today!). Cant say enough about your knowledge and contributions to the RC community! Thanks for the great videos and I cant wait to pick up a sweet motor from you in the near future! God bless from Texas!!

I love the old school calculator watch!!

Just placed an order for 3 motors! Can't wait to install them ! Great video as always!!!👍😀

Thank you John, I have several of your motors and love them! I can’t wait to try one of the the trail master motor.

You do the most interesting videos! I love it! Have a great day!

Wow Lots Of Power 💪🏼Impressive 🔥🔥🔥👍🏼Love Those Motors.Keep Up That Awsome Work 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Thanks John absolutely love your products I run the crawl Master sport 12t in my trx4 sport everybody thinks it's the smoothest system even out of all the hobbywing axes in our group my buddy just put the 8t turn in his Enduro and is it loving it

Picking one of these up for a Wraith 1.9 project I have. Making it a rock racer/go fast hiking rig, but still be able to do a bit of crawling along the trail. Has portals for clearance, so currently geared close to a stock Sport. Good stuff my friend 👊👍🍻

I have a V2 Puller Pro 2700 kv in my trx4 and love it. Great speed and control.

Great video ! And interesting approach to play & try to break you son's truck :)

I used a crawlmaster sport 12 turn in my truggy. I like it a lot.

Love watching your channel from Australia. I just bought my self... ah cough... my 11 yo son a TRX-4 Sport kit to build. I'm waiting excitedly... did it again... he's waiting excitedly for the Crawl Master Magnum 540 11t and HW 1080 esc to arrive form HK. Not sure what pinion gear to whack on there with the 3s. Can't wait to play with my new toys. It's a shame you don't sell your products in Aus. Bought my Revolver from you guys for my Enduro kit... gotta love that whistle. Keep up the great channel, keep safe and well in these crazy times.

I just installed this motor in my trx4 on Monday. Running it on 3s on stock esc. Great low end control and loving the wheel speed. The best of both worlds for only $20. Time to upgrade the stock esc. Thanks for making these dope motors.

@TechWizMaster

Жыл бұрын

did the motor last? would you recommend i get one? why would you want to upgrade the stock ESC? thanks!

@Paul-wz1tm

10 ай бұрын

I want to do the same thing

I got a trail master 21t couple weeks ago it runs awesome in my trx4 :)

I just threw a 10T on my TRX4. Love it! Fantastic motor and I've definitely got some people coming your way for a new motor.

@shaneclipse97

3 жыл бұрын

Have you used second gear much and if so in what ways? Just wondering how the 8-10,t holds up when bashing around and hill climbing lose dirt in second or if it should be highly avoided

@apeion

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaneclipse97 I've had good luck with it so far. I did a bunch of hooning around with it. Donuts, jumps, wheelies, etc. Went through most of a 3s 4000 pack that way and my motor still wasn't too hot (didn't get a temp reading). I have no concerns with it holding up well.

I have a 12 turn crawl master sport 12 turn and a 1080 esc love the setup

I recently upgraded my TRX4 Defender to a Holmes hobbies Crawlmaster 550 12T paired with Hobbywing 1080 and its amazing very smooth low end, huge amount of torque and also very good wheel speed. Very happy with the Upgrade. Thanks John for producing some amazing as well as very affordable electronics.

@OswaldBeef

3 жыл бұрын

I think 1/2 of all trx4 defenders have gone 1080 and crawlmaster sport 550 12t. So good!

@sprather84

3 жыл бұрын

Running the same in my sport its such a great combo

@ddavidson0404

3 жыл бұрын

@@OswaldBeef what is the difference between a trail master and a crawl master 12T 550?

@SanshokuCustoms

4 ай бұрын

1080 is the way to go

Nice motor upgrade ....

I've got one of your unicorn motors(Devolver) on a 9 tooth with under drive gears, cant wait for my next motor from ya once it's back in stock, and have one of you PP stubby 3300 in my bomber 2.0

I just upgraded my TRX4 to a sealed brushless 1800kv Hobbywing 2in1, Holmes Brushless 12V Servo and running 3s lipo with an 8 tooth pinion gear. Amazing control and no stall crawling.

@pathfinder3175

3 жыл бұрын

I have Traxx so I need the turning power, I also upgraded to brass portal housings, kept the plastic portal cover for now, and yeah racing axles with plastic dif covers.

Put a puller pro 2200kv in my trx4. It's a V1, and the only thing I would like more off, you addressed with the V2, and that's the drag brake. It is a fairly heavy truck though, so it's to be expected. Thanks for all the great stuff.

I swapped my trx4 to a single speed sport trans, 9t pinion and 8t crawlmaster and it is awesome. Smooth low end, but faster than stock motor. Highly recommend these. I will be using nothing but Holmes hobbies for all of my electronic needs.

@fklem9802

3 жыл бұрын

What battery did you use and gearing.

@Tom_Wade

3 жыл бұрын

I always use 3s. That was 9/45 gearing. Stock ring and pinions.

@Tom_Wade

3 жыл бұрын

@little harold keep in mind, the sport comes with a 39t spur and 17t pinion (36:1 final drive ratio). The smallest pinion that fits is a 15t (41:1 FDR), unless you get a 45t spur. Then you can use anywhere from 16t-9t pinion. 16t/49t = 44:1 FDR. 9t/45t = 79:1 FDR. Me personally, I would try a 15t pinion on the 39t spur, and if you feel it’s too fast, or not controllable enough on the low end, switch to the 45t spur and go from there. Pinions are cheap, so it’s nice to experiment with.

@Tom_Wade

3 жыл бұрын

@little harold for sure, definitely explore the different settings on the 1080, (I believe you have one anyway) you might be surprised how well the 5 slot can crawl on the low end while maintaining good wheel speed. Particularly when compared to the stock motor. Enjoy the new setup!

I have your 21t luv it by the way your a Genius 🚙

Anybody else notice he said he’s putting in a trail master but is holding a crawl master? Lol love the videoed and the motors keep it up Holmes

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

whoopsie!

John, I went with the Holmes Hobbies 12T Crawlmaster Sport. It works very well for me.

@baeschler

3 жыл бұрын

@little harold I did. It is the 17T pinion that came with the kit. My ESC is a Hobby Wing QuickRun 1080. The Holmes Hobbies 12T Crawlmaster Sport is the 550 can. Fun crawler.

I got one of yours buddy,couple actually,thanks

Just got a 10t crawlmaster in my trx6 on stock gearing seems slower then the 21t was but it has so much more torque

Ooooo I want that for my deadbolt

I have 2 trx4’s and 1 trx 6. 1 trx 4 is brushless, the other trx 4 has got a trailmaster 21t, and trx 6 is stock but that’s going to change soon ;)

Holy shit, is that really a gold Casio calculator watch? Freakin RAD!

I'm running a revolver 2200kv on 3s in mine. I absolutely love it! underdrive rear axle, bowhouse low cg battery tray running a shorty 4300 gensace 11.4v, hot racing brass front portal covers, and the thing absolutely performs as well or better than my stupid expensive vanquish ultra.

I wonder what Travis and Tarrell would have to say about that 8 turn motor in the rig.

I have one your 35T motors on mine. The startup is incredible. It is butter smooth with excellent torque. I would like it to have better wheelspeed. Do you recommend a 27T or 21T? I don't want to give up much of the low end. Is there another brushed motor you would recommend, 12T maybe?

New crawler here. What does "unloading" mean? What a great video! And just at a pace I can understand... which is probably just shy of a 7 year old. ;) You earned a new sub here.

@HolmesHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Unloading in this context means that the motor rpm goes up a lot when a load is removed. Makes it harder control when the terrain varies.

I have a trx4 tactical. I use nmih batteries. Every thing is sill stock. When something goes I'll replace everything with lipo and one of your motors just got to figure it out. Just got a winch for it. Debating how to put it on.

would be real cool if you did a video comparing different KV and gearing results. does a faster motor with smaller Pinion = same top speed and longer run time. or is amp draw all that matter? what about pulling power? 1200Kv puller pro stubby on 3s motor with 30 pinion or 2s 6000kv motor with 15 pinion. you know... revolver against Trailmaster. More side by side quantifiable differences.

Which of the crawlmaster sport motors would be as near to the titan 21t using the standard trx4 sport gearing. Im more than happy with the speed already, im just wanting a little more smoothness on the slow crawls.

Was just wondering I have a very heavy 6th scale rig using the twin titan motors and gearbox from a Traxxas Emaxx for power what motor would you recomend as a replacement?

I've got a reedy 16t. I've been wanting to try one of your motors tough. Any recommendations?

let me guess... your 7yr old son came to you with these requests? "Dad i think i need a 5 slot motor and my ESC settings changed" hahahaha jk. Great video thanks for sharing! This will be my next motor if my stock motor every burns out.

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

oh yeah, all his idea, lol

Damn I ordered a 10T and 12T for this crawlmaster sport 550. After watching this, I ordered the Crawlmaster sport 550 8T lol. I have a trx4 sport running a Hw 1080 ESC and want to run a 3s Lipo on it. Is it okay to use the CrawlMaster Sport 8T on it? Don’t really want to change my gearing.

Which motor turn do you recommend for best overall performance between speed and torque? I’ll be building a trx kit soon and am stuck on which motor turn would be best for the single speed trans

Will this be a good compliment to my trx4 traxx model? Trying to find a way to make it just a bit faster.

,, I'm just waiting for Hobby town.. to get the order in💯,, . They been sold out.. here in Asheville NC.. 🏞

I am getting a TRX4 builders kit. Already have a better steering servo to put in and I want to add a crawlmaster sport 550. Would you suggest 13t or 8t? I will be running a 3s lipo and the stock traxxas esc (for now, will upgrade to a hw 1080) also does the sport crawlmaster come with the leads I need to solder or do I have to get some seperately?

Hi John, will this motor (8t) be ok to run with trx4 sport with deep tracks(traxx) in snow ? Will it stress the motor? Thanks

Hi! I just got the trx4 2021 bronco and am interested in a one of your motors. Which would you suggest for crawling that has a bit more drag brake and torque than the titan 21t ? Tia.

Hello I was wondering where I found the ESC, pinions and the radio control (RC) affordable. thanks

Do you think the 550 8T motor with stock traxxas ESC on trx4 is ok for 3S lipo? I’m little worried about ESC burn out.

Hello, for a trx4 defender (gantries and gear change). What holmes hobbies 5 poles do you recommend? How many you? Thanks a lot.

I'm running the devolver with a sw4 on 3s.but I'm fixin to swap out with my comp rig that's got a 12 turn sport with a 1080.the devolver setup in my trx4 goes through batteries to fast for a trail rig.

Will this work on 3s? Love motors but not doing brushless all stock sport

What battery size/ weight were you using? What would you recommend?

I have a trx4 bronco. What motor and pinion would you suggest for upgrade. It runs on 3s.

From 21 turn to 8 turn.... That's a big jump. Is it recommended on 3s also?

I have this in my trx4 sport and when I let off the drag brake doesn’t work like it should . Could the motor wires not being soldered corrrectly cause this ? The throttle is reversed on remote , and I have to have the forward down

I was wondering what you’d recommend for a SCX10.3. I was planning on the v2 puller pro stubby, but they’re sold out. Your team is amazing and is checking warehouse inventory for me, but if I can’t get one. What route would you suggest? I’m planning on getting a mama x micro esc to go along with whichever motor I go with

@rageflorc7132

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t plan on using the 2 speed either. Currently have the stock RTR electronics with overdrive and 11t gear.

Hi i want to ask where can i order it with the cables? I don’t have a solder.

Do yo have anything that would help a traxxas summit 1/16 crawl better but keep the top end?

I am using 3s and have the stock motor. What motor should I get and should I get a lower tooth pinion gear?

Ok I went brushless with my trx4 so I used the Xl -5hv in my stampede with the original 550 Traxxas engine 10 turn and it's working with a 5000 3s i what to put the same ESC in Ford raptor slash but I would like the motor to be made for 3s and I would like it to go as fast or faster than the VXL brushless system without going brushless it looks like you build the motors yourself I hope if not what would you recommend or can you make one

can i use 3s lipo? also can the stock esc handle hh 10turn motor

Will this motor pull in to a stock scx10 honco?

Another “stupid question”; my old Traxxas motor has capacitors on the connections; do I need these for your Crawlmaster too?

I want that trucks and your sick ass watch

Out of curiosity, which 550 Crawlmaster Sport would you consider for a 3S powered SCX10II (15T/60T gear setup - can be changed obviously). It's a trail truck, one I'm leaning towards keeping it as performance oriented as possible rather then scale. Was thinking about a 15T motor, but starting to think maybe I should go a little lower. Actually, maybe a 540 might be better given it's a little smaller which might (?) keep the weight down (though I don't want to compromise on power or torque).

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

personal preference, 12t. enough wheelspeed and not spongy on the throttle.

@nukedathlonman

3 жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies Okay, sold - I'll set a watch up. Hmm, well I still have the stock pinion (13T) and spur (56T) in my box O'Spares... Don't think I want to down size the spur back to stock, but the 13T pinion with 60T spur I hope will suffice for gear down. Or you think that would that be a little too much reduction?

The stock gearing is 17T Pinion / 39T Spur gear. If running 3S and if I went to a 10T Crawlmaster Sport to get more wheel speed and smoother startup what motor pinion would you go to in order to preserve the drag brake and climbing power I’m getting from my Trailmaster Sport 550 27T? Maybe drop to a 15T pinion?

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

12 or 13t will bring the wheelspeed back in line with stock gearing and 27t 550

I just installed this motor a few weeks ago and did my first comp w it on Sunday in my trx4. My motor may have been defective and it looks like HH will probably help me rectify the situation as the motor smoked with in 45 mins of initial use which just so happen to be the comp lol. Waiting on my reply email but when I received the motor it had paint scuffs and scratches as well as rust. I let them know right away and they told me to let them know if I end up having any issues after the dry break in. Well unfortunately I did have issues on it's maiden drive at the comp on Sunday at the barbarian scaleplex. I'm confident they will help me out tho. Just waiting on a response to my email about letting them know I had issues.

@shaneclipse97

3 жыл бұрын

Also how Collins was at the comp and he's the one who actually suggested this motor to me after I saw how well it ran in his setup and he agreed that it didn't seem right that the motor smoked so fast especially w how easy I was taking it (he was watching me run and I crawl w him at his place from time to time) so prob was just a bad motor that made its way through q/a. So excited to get another and then win sok comps w my hh powerplant. I did avoid using 2nd gear almost at all mainly cause I was comping and because I I've r lead u don't want to w a low turn motor. On the stock motor tho I loved to try and blast up big dirt hills in 2nd gear hill climb style and was ch the truck try and find grip and a line while I tried to control it and maneuver it. Do I have to give this type of driving up for gods w an 8t? Not crawling in second g we but you know using second with a good run up and trying to make it up dirt hills but of the time ufl can't find traction and a line w in say 15 seconds I back out and re align my run up and ry again(truck normally flips first anyway. That's not ok to do tho w this motor right? Or was I playing it too safe and missing out on fun by not using second and not hill climbing other than in 1st? The motor smoked on a hill climb in first and didn't have the ass needed to get over the hill the first time but it smoked instantly anyway so idk what to do in that situation of I'm avoiding first

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

we are a bit behind in emails, but we will take care of it. If you are runnning 3s I would recommend gearing down, its a very fast motor that is capable of being stalled out on 3s.

@shaneclipse97

3 жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies sorry for typos new phone and I was in a hurry on a break. I was running 10tooth pin gear which is one less than stock. Do you think I should lower the pinion gear even further ? Also w the 8t should I just not use 2nd gear on my trxt4, which is 54t spur. If so what should I be aware of when using It. I don't really wanna go the 8t motor route if I never get to use my second gear is what I guess I'm getting ti

can i use 11.1 3s? stock pinion stock spur

Will this motor run a 3s Traxxas battery?

We went Revolver 1800kv stubby

What is the best motor for the trx4 sport?

My stock vxl5hv ESC has recently died on me. I was thinking about going with a hobbywing 1080 esc, this trailmaster motor and the 10t pinion since I run mine on 3s. Seem like a reasonable combo to you?

@fromfin90

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly is, 1080 is great esc, and pinion is fine if it fits check the chart. Otherwise fine setup

Is better to reverse the wires on the motor or reverse the transmitter? I have the torque master expert 21T. With a futaba T3pv. I told that futaba transmitters need to be reversed. It seems a little quicker this this way or maybe I’m just tripping.

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

reverse the motor

What do you recommend for my traxxas Trx4 defender with the original esc and 3s lipo ??? PLZ

@HolmesHobbies

Жыл бұрын

12t crawlmaster 550 sport

i have your 10turn motor with stock esc and the esc died. it got hot.

Great I bought a motor for a kid lol

Forgive my ignorance: bought a couple of these motors and need to know which terminal is positive and which negative? I see one has a “red” led beside it and the other no. Help please.

@HolmesHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Red is positive for normal installs. If it spins backwards just swap polarity

What would you recommend for using 3s on the Trx4? I only have 3s batteries. Gearing and electronics are stock. Thanks brother!!!

@OswaldBeef

3 жыл бұрын

The stock motor on 3S is really quite good. I upgraded to the crawlmaster sport 550 12T. Most everyone in my town has done the same. A Little more power and drag break without breaking the bank.

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

12t crawlmaster 550

@jdsrcs8061

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks5 brothers!!!!! Time to order put 2 aside for me John

So not looking for high speed but just great trailing and slow speed crawls,what should I go higher or lower than the stock 21t?

@HolmesHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Higher turn. 27t trailmaster 550 or 15t crawlmaster 550 (5 slot, slower than normal 15t) would be really smooth and controlled

@bud1lite

Жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies thanks for replying even though it’s been awhile since you made this video👍🏼

Would this also be a good upgrade for the Trx4 Bronco. Or do you recommend something else since the Bronco is a little heavier.

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Geared a little lower it would be fine. Or choose the 10t model.

@oddwayne

3 жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies so do you think a trx4 with the two speed and a 9t pinion/45t spur running 3s lipo will be fine? Hard time trying to figure out if I want a trailmaster 550 21t or this crawlmaster 550 8t.

I’m running stock overdrive in my Element Trailwalker but flipped the trans (so I guess it’s overdriven in the rear) and I want a little more speed in the truck since it can’t even keep up with my stock TRX4 Sport. So what motor do you recommend I buy for the Trailwalker? Thanks! Edit: It’s also on a 2s LiPo and will probably run with 1.9” tires often.

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

You could just gear up a bit, but personally I would put a 10t crawlmaster 550 in

@fklem9802

3 жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies what pinion will be good on the 10t crawl master for element enduro

What motor set up do you recommend for trx4 bronco with 2 speed and locking diffs, stock motor? Thank you

@vitalej00

3 жыл бұрын

I should say, which pinion tooth count?

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

stock pinion is fine. 21t trailmaster sport 550 is a good drop in upgrade with similar wheelspeed, or 10t crawlmaster 550 for smoother starts

That’s the trx-4 that Luke won at USTE and then gave to you to give to your son!!!

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

yep

My 8T Burnt up gear down on 3s but motor doesn't like 3s at all.

So I have a Tex-4 and I go in the mud and rock crawl pretty much beat the crap out it and I’m on my 2nd motor then keep breaking and stop working what motor do you think I should us for it I don’t want spend a lot but want something better

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to best sport motors for mud. I'd rather ruin 6 $20 motors than one $120 one

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

All motors will get ruined in mud, even "waterproof" brushless.

why do you have a rubiks cube at the corner of the desk?

What HH motor you recommend on a trx4 blazer with a HW1080 in it?

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

all of em, lol! literally any of the 550 sport motors. 10t crawlmaster is my personal fav

@ddavidson0404

3 жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies thank u... I just got a 13t crawl master at the chinese auction at spirit rc in PA for chuck Herbie at his cancer fund. Thanks for the donations..he was so happy and blessed..

I have the stock trx 4 sport and it's still brushed would a 50 turn motor be to strong i want to swap it out but wanted some expert advise

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

it will be slow and weak. 21t 550 and 27t 540 are the golden zone for power and torque

@dillonbesky6196

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply i love the channel buddy awesome content

@dillonbesky6196

3 жыл бұрын

Would a 3660 sensor less motor 2600kv+60 amp esc would be to much for my trx 4 like to strong for the chassis

How are you able to run an 8T motor when this ESC says the motor limit is 21T. The HW1080 and the Carisma ARC2 is a 16T limit so how is this posible to run this Hot of a motor on these ESC`s?

@HolmesHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

It's a 5 slot, so about like a 16t 550 in speed but amp draw more like a 19t 550

@twain772

2 жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies Thank you sir.

Nope. I do not own one. But I like your videos

Brushless 2700 puller pro team spec

id like to get a bit of advice off you if i could , i have a TRX4 land rover and an axial scx10 ii, i would like one more but not sure which way to go, im thinking , TRX4 sport or axial capra ?? what are your thoughts on these two cars ? both rtr versions . im not really interested in building one thanks

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Capra is a fun scale rig, but the trx is a lot more solid. If you have a tendancy to bash or tumble down big rocks, the trx will give fewer problems. If you are a careful wheeler, the capra is a lot of fun.

@gatti493

3 жыл бұрын

@@HolmesHobbies thanks for the reply buddy , you have my SUB

I can out craw a Redcat, so I think I'll stay with the stock setup.

@jacobcvpi8279

3 жыл бұрын

It’s literally $20 for 20% more torque. Plus, saying you can out crawl a redcat isn’t saying much🙄

@robertwren2289

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobcvpi8279, My point was for how I use my truck, it's great right out of the box. I did add realism pieces to it.

So I did the exact same setup as you just did after a couple minutes of running the motor burn up and all you could do about it is send me a link saying you don’t recommend this motor and a TRX4 sport but your own KZread installing it but don’t warranty it after you do it and something happens to the motor not good business!!! Last Holmes Hobbies motor I’ll buy 3rd brushed motor that has did the same thing

👍🐒🇺🇸

Wish it was in stock. Kinda sucks to watch a video on a product thats sold out.

@sprather84

3 жыл бұрын

Got to be quick like a jackrabbit my brother is RC game is rough my buddy got a 8 turn a week ago and I got a backup 12 turn about 3 days ago and the eight the 10 the 12 and the 13 was all in stock then

@HolmesHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

we have backstock and try to keep the website filled, but its touugh to keep up right now. Sign up for email updates and you will get notified when they pop up.

@Cannabis_Connoisseur

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan. I gotta get me a brushless setup soon. What do you recommend for the best wheel speed and smoothest start up thats less than $100 usd?

@sprather84

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cannabis_Connoisseur nothing that I've seen LOL when you find out let me know too

@Limonnever

3 жыл бұрын

I been waiting for 4 months, and I don’t think the email... hahaha but w/e

But does he have lots of Bitcoin?!?! Hahahaha!

First on. Last off.

The 8T destroyed my spur gear