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m1009cucv · 10-23-2014, 07:44 PM

how do you like it? can get one for 55.. thanks

Szczerba · 10-23-2014, 07:46 PM

Works in multiple rigs. All you have to do is gear it for the application. I run one in my 8lbs 2.2 XTV rig. Have ran one in a Twin Hammers and fast trail truck too.

allanon1965 · 10-23-2014, 08:21 PM

I have one paired with a mamba max pro and it is amazing for a 2 pole motor...it runs right with my ROC412 3100kv and in certain conditions I think it surpasses the ROC412
I have it in a wraith based DMG Thug Chassis that weighs in at a little over 9lbs.... I would most certainly buy another for 55.00

yotapower07 · 10-23-2014, 10:29 PM

Sensored brushless for only $55? That's what I was thinking when I saw them. It's only money right?

m1009cucv · 10-25-2014, 09:48 AM

I bought it. Lots of torque.. Hope to take it out later today

yotapower07 · 10-25-2014, 10:13 AM

Sweet!!! I just got mine installed in my wraith last night. Geared 54/12 quick little test run in the house showed plenty of torque and very smooth. tempted to buy a couple more for my kids' trucks. Look forward to hearing about your experience with this motor.

xzotic-1 · 10-26-2014, 07:59 AM

Which motor is it the silver can 79 dollars or the black one 45

yotapower07 · 10-26-2014, 09:07 AM

I got the black one.

allanon1965 · 10-26-2014, 09:27 AM

im running the light gray/sliver one...awesome motor!

Crawlerss · 11-24-2014, 05:11 PM

Is the black can similar in performance to a Tekin 13.5 redline?

allanon1965 · 11-24-2014, 05:29 PM

I have the 13.5 redline in my rig "experiment 626", the HH BL 540(the 79.00 one) in the rig "La Capra" and the HH walks all over the redline...I am going to eventually replace my redline with another HH BL 540

afrofroggy · 11-24-2014, 07:40 PM

I have the silver one in my honcho ive only made it back flip on grass once lol

winnerone23 · 11-24-2014, 08:51 PM

I ran 2x 13.5t redline motors, then got a Pro4 to replace one of them. I now run 2x Trailmaster motor's.

The HH trump the redline in: smooth start up, torque, wheel speed, trailing, hill climbs, performance.. I guess I could of just said, Everything! Lol..

m1009cucv · 11-27-2014, 05:30 PM

I have used this motor for a while now. I really like it. I plan to pull it out waterproof it the best I can I hope. Still need to read how to do that. When funds allow I will be buying another one. Great motor. Great price

allanon1965 · 11-27-2014, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1009cucv

I have used this motor for a while now. I really like it. I plan to pull it out waterproof it the best I can I hope. Still need to read how to do that. When funds allow I will be buying another one. Great motor. Great price

i just bought another one and HH offers conformal coating to waterproof the motors for an extra 7.00....well worth it!

muddinscx · 11-28-2014, 01:13 PM

Mine was great. It has a 12.5mm rotor 13.5t. It worked great for a few packs, but now has developed a loud squeal. I will be sending it back for inspection and HH has been more then helpful trying to figure out this weird issue.

I have ran other HH motors (brushed) and have had no issues. They are the only crawler/trail motors I will buy.

If I was you, id buy it just for the customer service.

Crank · 11-28-2014, 06:35 PM

My biggest gripe between the 2 HH motors offered is the cheaper of the 2 offers much, much better mounting holes, on the higher priced silver can motor there might be 2 threads per hole for the motor mounting bolt to grab and the can is so thin no more can be added.
Makes no sense to me to buy a Super Shafty transmission with a heavy duty mounting plate and not have the ability to get the motor truly tight without warping the case or stripping the mounting holes.

muddinscx · 11-28-2014, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crank

My biggest gripe between the 2 HH motors offered is the cheaper of the 2 offers much, much better mounting holes, on the higher priced silver can motor there might be 2 threads per hole for the motor mounting bolt to grab and the can is so thin no more can be added.
Makes no sense to me to buy a Super Shafty transmission with a heavy duty mounting plate and not have the ability to get the motor truly tight without warping the case or stripping the mounting holes.

Thats the first time I have seen the more expensive one up close. Definitely not a good call on that.

JohnRobHolmes · 11-29-2014, 10:17 AM

We have a batch of new faceplates on the way to remedy that, I wasn't pleased either. I even sent our cad file (twice) to ensure the faceplates were made right and they were still supplied with too thin of threaded hole! They hold threads, but better safe than sorry.

hotwheels000 · 11-29-2014, 11:27 AM

More than happy with my first release.... Run it on 3s in 8 & 12 # rigs without fail.

10-23-2014, 07:44 PM	#1
m1009cucv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore Posts: 1,482	Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it how do you like it? can get one for 55.. thanks

10-23-2014, 07:46 PM	#2
Szczerba I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 8,785	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it Works in multiple rigs. All you have to do is gear it for the application. I run one in my 8lbs 2.2 XTV rig. Have ran one in a Twin Hammers and fast trail truck too.

10-23-2014, 08:21 PM	#3
allanon1965 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,196	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it I have one paired with a mamba max pro and it is amazing for a 2 pole motor...it runs right with my ROC412 3100kv and in certain conditions I think it surpasses the ROC412 I have it in a wraith based DMG Thug Chassis that weighs in at a little over 9lbs.... I would most certainly buy another for 55.00

10-23-2014, 10:29 PM	#4
yotapower07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 167	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it Sensored brushless for only $55? That's what I was thinking when I saw them. It's only money right?

10-25-2014, 09:48 AM	#5
m1009cucv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore Posts: 1,482	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it I bought it. Lots of torque.. Hope to take it out later today

10-25-2014, 10:13 AM	#6
yotapower07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 167	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it Sweet!!! I just got mine installed in my wraith last night. Geared 54/12 quick little test run in the house showed plenty of torque and very smooth. tempted to buy a couple more for my kids' trucks. Look forward to hearing about your experience with this motor.

10-26-2014, 07:59 AM	#7
xzotic-1 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 63	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it Which motor is it the silver can 79 dollars or the black one 45

10-26-2014, 09:07 AM	#8
yotapower07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 167	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it I got the black one.

10-26-2014, 09:27 AM	#9
allanon1965 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,196	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it im running the light gray/sliver one...awesome motor!

11-24-2014, 05:11 PM	#10
Crawlerss Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 72	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it Is the black can similar in performance to a Tekin 13.5 redline?

11-24-2014, 05:29 PM	#11
allanon1965 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,196	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it I have the 13.5 redline in my rig "experiment 626", the HH BL 540(the 79.00 one) in the rig "La Capra" and the HH walks all over the redline...I am going to eventually replace my redline with another HH BL 540

11-24-2014, 07:40 PM	#12
afrofroggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 282	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it I have the silver one in my honcho ive only made it back flip on grass once lol

11-24-2014, 08:51 PM	#13
winnerone23 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: williamsport Posts: 8,649	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it I ran 2x 13.5t redline motors, then got a Pro4 to replace one of them. I now run 2x Trailmaster motor's. The HH trump the redline in: smooth start up, torque, wheel speed, trailing, hill climbs, performance.. I guess I could of just said, Everything! Lol..

11-27-2014, 05:30 PM	#14
m1009cucv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore Posts: 1,482	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it I have used this motor for a while now. I really like it. I plan to pull it out waterproof it the best I can I hope. Still need to read how to do that. When funds allow I will be buying another one. Great motor. Great price

11-28-2014, 01:13 PM	#16
muddinscx Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: tri cities Posts: 582	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it Mine was great. It has a 12.5mm rotor 13.5t. It worked great for a few packs, but now has developed a loud squeal. I will be sending it back for inspection and HH has been more then helpful trying to figure out this weird issue. I have ran other HH motors (brushed) and have had no issues. They are the only crawler/trail motors I will buy. If I was you, id buy it just for the customer service.

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11-28-2014, 06:35 PM	#17
Crank Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 645	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it My biggest gripe between the 2 HH motors offered is the cheaper of the 2 offers much, much better mounting holes, on the higher priced silver can motor there might be 2 threads per hole for the motor mounting bolt to grab and the can is so thin no more can be added. Makes no sense to me to buy a Super Shafty transmission with a heavy duty mounting plate and not have the ability to get the motor truly tight without warping the case or stripping the mounting holes.

11-29-2014, 10:17 AM	#19
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it We have a batch of new faceplates on the way to remedy that, I wasn't pleased either. I even sent our cad file (twice) to ensure the faceplates were made right and they were still supplied with too thin of threaded hole! They hold threads, but better safe than sorry.

11-29-2014, 11:27 AM	#20
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	Re: Holmes TrailMaster BL 540 how do you like it More than happy with my first release.... Run it on 3s in 8 & 12 # rigs without fail.

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