Tamiya 1/14 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8X4 Tow Truck Kit
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Detail
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.
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Scale Details
The Volvo FH16 Globetrotter is full of scale details that emulate the full-scale semi-truck!
Leaf-Spring Suspension
Highly realistic suspension utilizes metal leaf springs and friction dampers.
Photo-Etched Parts
Features a detailed molded plastic depiction of the cab, with photo-etched front grille and interior detail features.
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 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 |
