Traxxas Titan 550 Size Motor (12T)
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Reviews4.0 · 20 reviews
These are actually pretty darn good motors for the price. I have had very good luck with them. Take these other negative reviews with a grain of salt. I've seen people burn up these motors with improper gearing. Then they blame the motor, the truck, Traxxas and God. These motors can last a while if you take care of them. Break them in according to the manual. After every race/practice day, clean them off and add a little bushing lube on each end. If they fill up with dirt and grime, blow them out with an air hose. Gear properly for the application. If you overheat them, they wont last long. A little care will go a long way. These motors have very good torque and moderate speed. In bone stock trim, with no upgrades, they will do about 23 mph. They are great for spec racing. I've used quite a few of them in Spec Slash classes and have been very pleased. They are sealed can brushed motors, so they wont last forever. I've had some last for months and still perform well. How long they last also depends on the conditions you run them in. If you run outdoors in dusty conditions, then their lifespan will probably be shorter. If you run indoors on a clay surface, then you will get more life out of them. They mass produce these things, so occasionally you will get a bum one that goes like that. Traxxas is a pretty good company so there shouldn't be a problem getting a replacement.
I hate to contradict another review, but I have seen these run HARD for an entire racing season in a bone stock 2WD Slash and have zero problems. I have also used them in low priced RWD buggy along with an XL-5 Brushed ESC with no issues. When geared correctly it does heat up a bit but not so much that the motor would fry itself. Brushed motors naturally run hot and have a limited life compared to brushless due to their "brushes". Dollar for dollar this seems like the most powerful motor you can buy.
my first motor went out but that was my fault. the second one, has been running great for about 6 months now since I learned to not shove it in reverse and to break it in before i open 'er up to top speeds. also, keeping it clean helps. I like this motor. it's great for the cost, 25.00, can't beat that.
I raced this motor in a slash spec class for several years and only replaced it once.
the motor sucks i got a slash with the 12t and that burned out and bought one than that burned out than bought another one than that burned out so i just go brushless
Reviewers largely praise the Titan 550 12T brushed motor for its value, torque and speed, with several reporting long service in Slash, Arrma and Stampede builds. Many say longevity depends on proper gearing, break-in, cleaning and avoiding overheating. Others report burnouts within weeks or months, including one fire, often with 2S setups or high pinion ratios. Experiences are split, and some negative reviews appear to stem from heat or misuse rather than defects alone.
- + Strong torque and speed for the price
- + Good performance in 2WD Slash and other bashers
- + Reliable for many owners when properly geared and maintained
- + Fits Slash 2WD and works in several chassis
- − Overheats easily, especially on 2S or with aggressive gearing
- − Burns out or fails within weeks or months for some owners
- − Brushes wear quickly
- − Requires break-in and regular cleaning to last