RC Construction Equipment

[MrAwesome987]

I'm looking into getting an RC excavator. I've been interested in them and their 1:1 counterpart for years now, and I'd like to see what's out there.

I'm not really interested in a "toy" model, I do want something that would actually be capable of digging. I am not sure yet what I'm willing to spend, but I do know they aren't cheap.

Is anyone on this forum into this, or might be able to recommend a forum I could join that specializes in this?

Thanks!

[Neilo68]

you need to go to rctruckandconstruction.com and check out there i have had equipment i still have the semis but the best excavators r german but exspect to pay over 10.000 for one

[nwflyj]

Originally Posted by MrAwesome987

I'm looking into getting an RC excavator. I've been interested in them and their 1:1 counterpart for years now, and I'd like to see what's out there.



I'm not really interested in a "toy" model, I do want something that would actually be capable of digging. I am not sure yet what I'm willing to spend, but I do know they aren't cheap.



Is anyone on this forum into this, or might be able to recommend a forum I could join that specializes in this?



Thanks!

I received this for Christmas this year. I guess because I have a 1:1 cat. It digs well and operates like the real one. I believe this one goes for 700 to 800 new.

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[nwflyj]

https://diecastmastersamerica.com/pr...d-l-diecast-rc

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[MrAwesome987]

Originally Posted by Neilo68

you need to go to rctruckandconstruction.com and check out there i have had equipment i still have the semis but the best excavators r german but exspect to pay over 10.000 for one

Wow that is steep. What did you have? I'll create an account with that forum.


I've been looking at the Lesu Komatsu (I'd prefer a Komatsu if possible, but I'm not making that a requirement). It looks to be around 4000 for the unpainted kit.

[Neilo68]

yeah its ok but chinese they r ok but not the good ones i have a roll off hydralik semi and i paid over 5000 check out scaleart they r nice all hand made but beutifull

[mikemcE]

Lesu makes great stuff.
Not inexpensive but quality, even hydraulic fluid controls.
Check out RC Sparks channel on you tube

https://youtu.be/bbVawvL4k_A


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[ferp420]

i would realy like some construction equipment but all i find is.1/14 scale i was thinking buying a toy model and then recreating it.in 1/8 scale
i plan to start with a semi first though i have started gathering parts already but the axles add up really fast so all i have so far is a front axle lol i figure ill start with the easyer one the excavator would be a hole lot of work but i realy want to give it.a.try someday lol

[MrAwesome987]

Thanks for the information guys.

From my research this far, 1/14 seems to be the "standard" for construction equipment. I don't know if anyone else in my area is in to this, but I'd kinda want to keep the scales similar.

[ferp420]

Originally Posted by MrAwesome987

From my research this far, 1/14 seems to be the "standard" for construction equipment. I don't know if anyone else in my area is in to this, but I'd kinda want to keep the scales similar.

exsacly almost all my rigs are 1/8 scale and if i go down the construction rabit hole i want the equipment to match what i already have



i dont have 1 rig in 1/14 scale

[MrAwesome987]

Yeah that makes sense. A 1/8 excavator would be awesome!

[ferp420]

i lied i think tanka dump trucks might be 1/14 scale and the mann truck semi i have might also be 1/14 scale but there not finnished yet so they dont realy count