Reedy CR380 Brushed Crawler Motor (Team Associated CR12)

The Reedy CR380 Brushed Crawler Motor (Part No: AS27422) is a high-torque, 380-sized power plant specifically optimized for small-scale trailing. While it is the factory-spec motor for the Team Associated CR12 and MT12 series, its 50-turn (50T) winding makes it a popular choice for any 1/12 scale project that requires precise low-speed modulation and enough "grunt" to navigate steep technical climbs.

Key Features:

• 50-Turn Crawler Wind: High-turn count provides massive low-end torque and a natural "drag brake" feel, allowing for slow, controlled descents without the "freewheeling" common in lower-turn motors.
• 4-Pole Strength in a Brushed Package: Designed to provide smooth power delivery even at near-zero RPM, which is critical for maintaining traction on loose or slick rock surfaces.
• Compact 380 Footprint: Specifically sized for 1/12 and 1/14 scale chassis, offering a significant power-to-weight advantage over smaller 280-size motors without the bulk of a full 540-size can.
• Pre-Wired for Convenience: Comes factory-soldered with heavy-gauge flexible wires and bullet connectors, specifically designed to plug directly into the Reedy SC400 or SC300-BL (in brushed mode) ESCs.
• Extended Motor Shaft: Features a 2.5mm diameter shaft with a generous 9mm extension, ensuring full engagement with a wide variety of 48-pitch or 0.5-module pinion gears.

Technical Specifications:

Crawler Performance Tip:

The CR12 drivetrain is geared for realism, not speed. Pro-Tip: If you find the motor getting warm during long trail walks, check your gear mesh. Because this motor uses a 2.5mm shaft (rather than the 1/10 scale standard 3.17mm), ensuring the pinion and spur are perfectly aligned is critical to prevent binding. Even a slightly over-tight mesh can cause this 50T motor to draw excessive current, reducing your runtime on the stock 850mAh battery.

Maintenance Note: Brushed motors "break in" over time. To get the best performance out of a new AS27422, run it at roughly 25% throttle in a clean environment for 3-5 minutes before hitting the mud. This seats the brushes against the commutator, ensuring maximum electrical contact and a longer motor life.