best size lathe motor for tlt

[MIcrawler]

didnt really find was i was looking for with search so no flamers

i am building a tlt and am trying to figure out what lathe motor to buy 45t 55t or 65t whats the advantages and disadvantages of each

i am thinking about running 7 cell 8.4v packs in it

let me know what you think

brian

[rockwerks]

55T

Brian

[MIcrawler]

that will run ok with 7 cells?

what kinda of run time can i expect

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by MIcrawler

that will run ok with 7 cells?

what kinda of run time can i expect

that all depends on tlt total weight, the tires you run, the final gearing, the esc your use............many variables.....bu you should get around 30 minutes or so.

[renoirbud]

you do not need 7 cells in a TLT, my Clod runs just fine on six and two 55t motors.

[rockwerks]

depends on the size, amp rate etc of the cells.

[BENDER]

I ran a 65t lathe for quite a while, 16t pinion and 84t spur on a Pede tranny. Had a good combo of wheel speed and torque. I have since gone brushless, the weight savings and power were worth it to me.

[MIcrawler]

so i can take apart the 7cells and make 2 3 cells packs and run it that way i just have 2 brand new 1 use 7cell 3600 or 3800 packs for my boat i am selling i just figured i could run those

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by MIcrawler

so i can take apart the 7cells and make 2 3 cells packs and run it that way i just have 2 brand new 1 use 7cell 3600 or 3800 packs for my boat i am selling i just figured i could run those

you can....the only dfference is a bit more power. id keep with 7 cell packs

[MIcrawler]

cool i will just pull the 7's apart once i get chassis and everything done and make them fit