2024] Full lineup of motors for mini 4WD. Easy to use for beginners!

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How to choose a motor for mini 4WD

8 types of single shaft motors

6 types of double shaft motors *for mini 4WD PRO series

How to Select a Motor for Mini 4WD

Check the motor standard for your chassis

The current mini 4WD motors can be roughly classified into two types. The first is the motor standard that has been used since the beginning of the series, which has only one shaft coming out from the motor body, known as the "single shaft type".

In contrast, the "double shaft type" was newly introduced in 2005. This motor is specially designed for the "Mini 4WD PRO Series" and is a 4-wheel drive system with excellent drive efficiency that transmits rotation directly to each of the front and rear tires. Each motor is compatible with different chassis, so be sure to check the chassis of the Mini 4WD you wish to install before purchasing.

Tuned type is recommended for beginners.

For beginners, a tuned motor is recommended. Choose a motor that matches the course shape from the following types: Rev-tune for maximum speed, Torque-tune for acceleration, and Atomic-tune for balanced speed and acceleration.

Advanced motors with different speeds

Once you get used to the machine settings, try the motors for advanced drivers. Since these motors are much faster than tuned motors, it is essential to have the proper settings to prevent going off the course. However, in order to win high-level battles with other advanced racers, you should definitely use these motors in your races.

Eight types of single-axis motors

*Speed and power are calculated on a 4-point scale

Torque tune 2 motors

• Price: ¥462 (tax included)
• Power: 2.5
• Speed: 1
• For use with: Mini 4WD other than the PRO series

Torque-oriented single shaft motor with tenacious power. It is hard to decelerate on slopes and can continue to run strong even on technical courses with many curves. Easy to use even for beginners.

Atomic Tune 2 Motor

• Price: 462 yen (tax included)
• Power: 1.5
• Speed: 1.5
• Machine: Other than Mini 4WD PRO series

Balanced tuned motor with balanced speed and power. It is a versatile motor that can be used on everything from high speed courses to technical courses with many curves, so we recommend it as a first motor for beginners.

Rev-tune 2 motor

• Price: ¥462 (tax included)
• Power: 1
• Speed: 2.5
• Machine: Other than Mini 4WD PRO series (for small diameter tires)

This is a high speed motor with a high revolution speed. It is designed for speed, but it is also easy to use as a tuning system. This motor should be used with small-diameter tires to show off its true potential.

Hyper Dash 3 motor

• Price: 506 yen (tax included)
• Power: 3
• Speed: 3
• Compatible Machines: Other than Mini 4WD PRO series

This motor for advanced racers is designed to balance power and speed, making it an all-rounder that can be used on a wide variety of tracks. However, due to its high top speed, high machine setting skills are required to prevent the car from going off the track.

Light Dash Motor

• Price: 484 yen (tax included)
• Power: 2.5
• Speed: 2.5
• Compatible Machines: Other than Mini 4WD PRO series

This motor has intermediate performance between the "Atomic Tune 2 Motor", which is a balanced tuned motor, and the "Hyper Dash 3 Motor", which is also a well-balanced motor for advanced drivers. It is also suitable as a stepping stone to the advanced setting.

Power Dash Motor

• Price: 506 yen (tax included)
• Power: 3.5
• Speed: 3
• Compatible Machines: Other than Mini 4WD PRO series

This high-torque motor excels on technical courses such as compact circuits, ups and downs, compound curves, and narrow courses. This model is for advanced drivers who want to adjust machine settings for powerful driving.

Sprint Dash Motor

• Price: 506 yen (tax included)
• Power: 2.5
• Speed: 4
• Compatible Machines: Other than Mini 4WD PRO series (for small tires)

This motor boasts high turning power suitable for courses with long straights. This motor has the highest RPM of all the motors that can be used in Tamiya-sponsored "Mini 4WD Approved Competitions", making it ideal for strengthening your top speed. At the same time, the high speed makes machine setting more difficult.

Ultra Dash Motor

• Price: 748 yen (tax included)
• Power: 3.5
• Speed: 4
• Compatible Machines: Other than Mini 4WD PRO series

This is a high-speed motor for the fastest challenge, showing overwhelming starting dash power with its high RPM and high torque. If you are looking for speed, this is the item you must have. However, please note that this motor cannot be used in Tamiya's "Official Mini 4WD Competitions".

6 types of double shaft motors *Dedicated for Mini 4WD PRO series

*Speed and power are calculated on a 4-point scale.

Torque Tune 2 Motor PRO

• Price: 462 yen (tax included)
• Power: 2.5
• Speed: 1
• Applicable machine: Mini 4WD PRO each car

The torque type, suitable for technical courses, is less likely to lose power on courses that often decelerate, such as hills and corners, and shows a powerful driving performance. This tuned type is recommended for beginners and is recommended for debuting on technical courses where acceleration is required. The double shaft design allows for use with the "Mini 4WD PRO Series" chassis only.

Atomic Tune 2 Motor PRO

• Price: 462 yen (tax included)
• Power: 1.5
• Speed: 1.5
• Compatible Machines: Mini 4WD PRO cars

Dual shaft tuned motor with excellent balance of torque and speed. This versatile model can be used on a wide variety of course layouts, from high-speed courses with long straight lines to technical courses with many curves and undulations. This motor is easy to use for those who are new to the "Mini 4WD PRO Series".

Rev-tune 2 Motor PRO

• Price: 462 yen (tax included)
• Power: 1
• Speed: 2.5
• Compatible Machines: Mini 4WD PRO cars (for small tires)

High RPM dual-axis motor with excellent top speed in a straight line. Suitable for high-speed courses with many straights and easy to use for beginners because it is tuned. Combined with small-diameter tires, the motor's true potential can be brought out.

Hyper Dash Motor PRO

• Price: 528 yen (tax included)
• Power: 3
• Speed: 3
• Compatible Machines: Mini 4WD PRO cars

A dual-axis motor for advanced racers with a good balance of power and speed, suitable for all kinds of tracks. High top speed requires high level machine setting to avoid going off course.

Light Dash Motor PRO

• Price: 506 yen (tax included)
• Power: 2.5
• Speed: 2.5
• Compatible Machines: Mini 4WD PRO cars

This is a dual-axis motor with intermediate performance between the "Torque Tune 2 Motor PRO" which excels in power performance and the "Hyper Dash Motor PRO" which boasts of a high level of balanced performance. This motor is also for advanced drivers who need proper settings, but since it is relatively easy to handle, it is a good choice as a gateway to motors for advanced drivers.

Mach Dash Motor PRO

• Price: 528 yen (tax included)
• Power: 2.5
• Speed: 3.5
• Compatible Machines: Mini 4WD PRO cars (for small diameter tires)

High RPM speed type dual-axis motor that shows its performance on high-speed courses with many straight lines. It is one of the fastest motors among the dual shaft motors, but it is difficult to set up the machine. Combined with small-diameter tires, the motor's inherent high-revving power can be demonstrated.