Tamiya RC 1/14 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace - Unassembled Kit

Lead the next generation of tractor trucks with the Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace. Please note this is an unassembled kit requiring construction, so builders should expect to assemble the ladder frame chassis and driveline before driving. The 2012 Truck of the Year award-winning Actros series is the flagship of Daimler AG's truck lineup, and this kit recreates the single axle rear-wheel-drive Actros 1851 GigaSpace, powered in real life by a 12.8-liter 6-cylinder turbocharged engine capable of 510hp. Mercedes-Benz trademarks are used under license from Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

A splendidly detailed interior and auxiliary equipment such as air tanks confirm the body's replica-quality realism, further enhanced by metal transfers depicting emblems and numerous metal-plated parts. The chassis uses aluminum side channels with a resin cross member for durability, while power from the front-mounted motor is transmitted via propeller shaft to the rear axle, with built-in differential gears guaranteeing smooth cornering. Gear changes can be made via a separately sold transmitter, and the model's coupler accepts any of Tamiya's separately available trailers for a combination over a meter long.

Special Features

• Ladder frame chassis with aluminum side channels and resin cross member
• Front-mounted motor with propeller-shaft-driven rear axle
• 3-speed transmission with on-the-move gear changes via transmitter
• Built-in differential gears for smooth cornering
• Detailed interior and auxiliary equipment such as air tanks
• Metal transfers and metal-plated parts throughout
• Metal leaf-spring suspension with dampers featuring internal coil springs
• Rear coupler compatible with Tamiya's separately available semi-trailers

What's in the Box

• Unassembled chassis and driveline components
• Highly detailed Actros 1851 GigaSpace body with metal-plated parts
• Type RS540 motor
• Instruction manual

What You'll Need

• 4-channel R/C transmitter and receiver
• 2 servos
• Electronic speed control (ESC) or Multi-Function Control (MFC) unit
• Four R6/AA/UM3 batteries for the transmitter
• 7.2-volt battery pack and compatible charger

Note: transmitter, MFC-01 unit, servos, battery pack, and charger are included only in Japanese-market models; other regions will need to source these separately.

Why You'll Love It

With an interior detailed enough to rival much larger models and a genuinely functional differential-driven single-axle chassis, this Actros is a satisfying build for hobbyists who appreciate fine scale detail on a slightly more compact tractor.