RC4WD Excavator

[Hemi1966]

Have you guys seen this: http://store.rc4wd.com/112-Scale-Ear...TR_p_1587.html

[doodlebug]

So the rumor is finaly true! Next question? how many pump's do they have in stock & how much? Just had to stir the pot on this one, I know a few of you are looking for pump's. Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[9W Monighan]

Originally Posted by doodlebug

So the rumor is finaly true! Next question? how many pump's do they have in stock & how much? Just had to stir the pot on this one, I know a few of you are looking for pump's. Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

I'll second that.

[SmallHaul]

Wow, $2,700 shipped to your door with a 9 channel 2.4ghz radio. If it turns out to be a good unit that is a great price.

[mog]

ya would love to see it working and the pice is awsome. but is it 1/12 or 1/14 it said both on the page it's not a big deal. wondering do you think we could get a kit form for us that like to bild. with some detailing will be a very sharp unit.

[Trucker47]

I don't know how many parts they will stock as they do not make it, they are just selling it on behalf of another company who also makes the lowboy trailer. you can see this on the part number aas it starts with a V which i believe stands for vendor but if they do sell pumps and such it will be interesting to see how much they cost

Chris

[doodlebug]

Good point Chris, we'll have to wait and see!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Papy]

1/12.....1/14 ? that is the question......

I'd say the steel molded tracks would be my choice as spare parts !

[Brian in PA]

that is pretty sweet for the money!

Brian

[elliot330]

its 1/12

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT


short video of it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2wff...=LLNU1xxM62GDo

[Straywolf]

So cool, maybe now i can save up enough to finally get one i know the price with shipping fits my budget We shall see......

[Papy]

Have you noticed the hyd. pressure and digging force changed on the specs list of the RC4WD page

Pressure is now said to be set at 20 bars instead of the previous 12

(and 8.5 MPa on the ebay description if not a mistake, probably an ultimate test value)

[muskater]

Anyone know who manufactures it?

[SmallHaul]

Originally Posted by muskater

Anyone know who manufactures it?

Maybe Hong Kong, that is where the ebay ones are located and that would explain the great price.

[calm n sedated]

I've gone for a long time and things have changed but the worst idea i've heard is "carbon steal" grouser pads! I don't mean to slam RC4WD but carbon steel shows their lack the experience for this type of machine, better be ready to handle many complaints. The german companies have been doing this for decades and it's through those years that they have obtained a lot of R&D. With the great 30 day warranty.....I'm even more sceptical.

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by calm n sedated

I've gone for a long time and things have changed but the worst idea i've heard is "carbon steal" grouser pads! I don't mean to slam RC4WD but carbon steel shows their lack the experience for this type of machine, better be ready to handle many complaints. The german companies have been doing this for decades and it's through those years that they have obtained a lot of R&D. With the great 30 day warranty.....I'm even more sceptical.

I am not real sure why you would think carbon steel is a bad idea?
Through heat treating carbon steel can become much stronger and durable than normal steel. Carbon steel is also a term used to describe steel that is not stainless.

Travis

[calm n sedated]

RUST!!! Carbon steel will rust and corrode so fast you can watch the stains develope on the rest of your excavator and your wife will love the carpet stains too. Then after it rusts, try wrenching on rusted M2 screws. A big headache will soon ensue, hence; the gauser pads from Germany are either stainless steel $$$$, aluminum or brass.

[Lil Giants]

Stahl's tracks are stamped steel. I don't paint my tracks, I use a spray on graphite, coat all sides of the links & pads. That graphite sticks to the steel better than paint & is very lubricating too.

It seems odd to me that no one is more forth coming as to who actually makes this model or show what the inner workings look like.

Comparing the dimensions on RC4WD's site to Vario's JD450 machine, this excavator is just a bit smaller in stature. If the JD450 (12th scale) is considered to be a 40tonne machine, then this one might be comparable to a 30tonne.

[doodlebug]

Good point, Joe.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[trucker n]

hey joe the ones for sale on ebay show the inner workings im interested in one if it has the power they say it does