HOBBYWING QUICRUN COMBO 1080 G2 ESC + 555 13T BRUSHED MOTOR HW38020352

Overview

The Hobbywing QUICRUN Combo 1080 G2 ESC paired with the 555 13T brushed motor represents a revolutionary approach to RC crawler engineering. This all-in-one combo is specifically designed for rock crawling enthusiasts who demand precision control, reliability and innovative features that simply don't exist elsewhere in the RC car market. Whether you're navigating technical terrain, tackling extreme obstacles or exploring challenging landscapes, this combo delivers the control and performance that serious crawlers need. For anyone searching for a brushed motor RC combo in the UK that combines brushed motor simplicity with cutting-edge electronic control, this is the ultimate solution.

What makes this combo truly stand out is the introduction of the first-ever "Real Car Mode" from Hobbywing — a game-changing feature that transforms how you operate your 1/10 scale crawler. This isn't just an incremental upgrade; it's a complete reimagining of what an electronic speed controller can do. The combo includes both the waterproof ESC and the premium brushed motor, giving you everything needed to experience an RC experience unlike anything else on the market.

The 555 13T brushed motor included in this package is engineered with remarkable attention to detail, featuring a 5-slot design that virtually eliminates cogging torque and delivers linear response across all speed ranges. Combined with the advanced WP 1080 G2 ESC, you get a synchronised system optimised for rock crawling applications, delivering outstanding control and reliability in all weather conditions.

Key Features

• Real Car Mode — The direction of the motor is switchable in real time by using a spare channel on your transmitter, giving you the traditional forward, brake and reverse operations just like driving a full-size car. Pull the trigger for "forward", push for "brake", and pull with reverse enabled for "reverse". This revolutionary feature (requiring a spare channel on your receiver) provides a unique RC experience that fundamentally changes how you control your crawler and opens up entirely new driving possibilities.
• Four Innovative Running Modes — The ESC offers multiple operating configurations to suit different driving styles and vehicle setups: forward with brakes, forward and reverse with brakes, forward and reverse, and the revolutionary real car running mode, ensuring that whether you're learning or competing, there's a mode that fits your needs.
• Real-Time Drag Brake Adjustment — Adjust the drag brake force on the fly using an AUX channel on your handset without needing to reprogram the ESC or connect programming equipment, allowing you to fine-tune your crawler's braking characteristics instantly to match changing track conditions, terrain and your driving preferences.
• IP67 Waterproof Rating — The ESC is fully waterproof and dust-proof to IP67 standards, making it suitable for all-weather rock crawling, wet environments and challenging outdoor conditions, though you should clean and dry it after use to prevent connector corrosion and maintain long-term reliability.
• Advanced Temperature Management — The ESC design reduces operating temperatures by approximately 15 degrees compared to previous generations, significantly improving reliability during intense driving sessions, and features a dedicated fan mount to accommodate additional cooling solutions if needed for extreme conditions.
• Upgraded 6A BEC Output — The improved Battery Elimination Circuit provides maximum output of 6A with selectable voltage options of 6V, 7.4V or 8.4V, supporting the widest range of servo types and specifications on the market, ensuring compatibility with virtually any servo you might choose.
• Zero-Cogging Torque Design (Motor) — The 555 motor's 5-slot design virtually eliminates the cogging effect that affects many brushed motors, delivering very small torque fluctuation and exceptionally linear response at all speeds for a dramatically improved overall drive feel and control precision.
• 69% Maximum Efficiency (Motor) — The Quicrun brushed motor achieves efficiency up to 69%, which is approximately 17% higher than comparable motors of the same specifications like the 555-11T, meaning it runs cooler under the same load conditions whilst delivering more usable power.
• Adjustable Mechanical Timing (Motor) — The motor's mechanical timing can be adjusted from -20 to +20 degrees, allowing you to fine-tune RPM, feel and power delivery to match your specific vehicle setup and driving style, and enabling use in both clockwise and counter-clockwise applications.
• Specialised Carbon Brush Technology (Motor) — Developed specifically for these motors, the custom-blend carbon brushes provide extended service life comparable to brushless motors whilst maintaining excellent performance characteristics, significantly reducing maintenance costs over the motor's lifetime.
• Modular Design (Motor) — The motor features an easy-to-service rebuildable design that is convenient for cleaning, maintenance and component replacement, effectively prolonging the motor's lifespan and maintaining peak efficiency through extended use.
• Dual PCB Anti-Interference Board (Motor) — The motor is equipped with dual PCB anti-interference boards that reduce harmful electrical spikes and noise that could interfere with your speed controller, ensuring the ESC operates in a stable, interference-free environment.
• Premium Materials (Motor) — The motor construction utilises a 200°C high-temperature resistant magnet, 180°C high-temperature resistant copper wire, ultra-thin 0.35mm silicon steel sheet and custom carbon brushes, all engineered to handle abuse and demanding heavy-duty crawler driving.
• Electronic Switch Design — The ESC features a highly reliable electronic switch design that prevents mechanical failure caused by dirt, water, dust and debris, making it far superior to traditional mechanical switches in off-road and wet conditions.
• Multiple Protection Systems — Comprehensive protection includes low-voltage cutoff to protect your LiPo batteries, thermal protection to prevent overheating damage, and throttle signal loss protection to ensure safe operation if radio signal is interrupted.
• Separate Programming Port — A dedicated programming port makes it simple to connect the Hobbywing LED program card (sold separately) for easy customisation without complex setup procedures, supporting single-button programming and factory reset functionality.
• 15 Programmable Items — The ESC offers extensive customisation with 15 programmable parameters, allowing drivers to precisely tune their vehicle setup to match their driving style, vehicle weight, motor combination and specific track or terrain conditions.

Technical Performance

The Hobbywing QUICRUN Combo 1080 G2 and 555 13T brushed motor delivers exceptional engineering for 1/10 scale rock crawlers. The ESC is engineered to handle continuous current of 80A with peak burst capacity of 400A, accepting input voltage from 2-3S LiPo batteries (7.4V to 11.1V) or 5-9S NiMH configurations, making it compatible with virtually all standard RC crawler power systems. The 555 13T brushed motor produces 14,000 RPM at 7.4V with a 5-slot configuration and 3.175mm shaft diameter, weighing just 193g with overall dimensions of 36mm outer diameter and 58.5mm length, making it ideally sized for 1/10 scale applications. The motor's impressive 69% maximum efficiency means more of your battery's energy is converted to useful power rather than wasted as heat, resulting in cooler running temperatures and extended runtime compared to standard brushed motors. The ESC measures 37.2 x 31.9 x 18.4mm and weighs only 70.2g with wires attached, offering a compact footprint that fits easily into even space-constrained crawler chassis. Build quality is exemplary throughout, with high-temperature materials rated to 200°C on magnets and 180°C on copper wiring, ensuring durability through extended driving sessions and demanding conditions. The switch-mode BEC provides up to 6A of current at selectable voltages, delivering reliable servo power for complex multi-servo crawler setups common in modern rock crawlers.

What's in the Box

• Hobbywing QUICRUN WP 1080 G2 ESC (waterproof, IP67 rated)
• Hobbywing QUICRUN Brushed 555 13T Motor
• ESC mounting hardware and connections
• XT60 connectors for battery input
• 4.0mm bullet connectors for motor output
• 14 AWG black and red input wires (200mm length)
• 14 AWG yellow and blue output wires (200mm length)

What You Need to Complete

• 2-3S LiPo battery pack (7.4V-11.1V) or equivalent NiMH pack (5-9S cells)
• Battery charger compatible with your chosen battery type
• RC transmitter and receiver with at least 2 channels (3 or more channels recommended for real car mode and drag brake adjustment features)
• Suitable servo(s) for steering and other functions (BEC supports 6V or 7.4V servos)
• Hobbywing LED program card (HW30501003, sold separately) for advanced programming if desired
• RC crawler chassis suitable for 1/10 scale brushed motor systems

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the QUICRUN Combo 1080 G2 suitable for beginners learning rock crawling? — Yes, absolutely. The four running modes mean you can start with simple forward and reverse operation, and the intuitive drag brake adjustment system teaches you fundamental control principles without overwhelming complexity. The robust 80A continuous rating and 400A peak capacity means the ESC won't fail under typical beginner mistakes. However, to fully utilise the real car mode and drag brake adjustment features, you'll need a transmitter with spare channels, which some budget transmitters may lack.
• What battery does this combo need? — The ESC accepts 2-3S LiPo batteries (7.4V to 11.1V nominal) or 5-9S NiMH battery packs. For this 555 13T motor configuration, a 2S or 3S LiPo is recommended for optimal performance. The included BEC can supply power to servos directly, eliminating the need for a separate receiver battery in most cases.
• How does the brushed motor compare to brushless alternatives? — Brushed motors offer simplicity, lower cost and straightforward maintenance compared to brushless systems which require external electronic controllers. The Hobbywing 555 13T brushed motor with 69% efficiency actually approaches brushless motor performance characteristics whilst maintaining the ease-of-use that makes brushed systems ideal for crawlers where simplicity and reliability matter more than ultimate speed. The custom carbon brushes provide lifespan approaching brushless motors, addressing the traditional durability weakness of brushed designs.
• What makes the "real car mode" different from standard RC operation? — Standard RC crawlers use proportional throttle control where pushing the stick forward increases speed. Real car mode switches motor direction using a spare channel, giving you forward when you pull trigger, brake when you push trigger, and reverse when you pull with reverse enabled — identical to how full-size vehicles operate. This provides more intuitive control for those familiar with regular cars and opens new driving possibilities impossible with proportional control.
• Is this combo waterproof? — Yes, the ESC is rated IP67 waterproof and dust-proof, making it suitable for wet conditions, stream crossings and muddy terrain. However, you should clean and dry it after use to prevent corrosion of connectors and maintain long-term reliability. The motor is not rated waterproof, so whilst splash-resistant, it should not be submerged.
• What programming options are available? — The ESC supports programming via the separate programming port using the Hobbywing LED program card (sold separately). It supports single-button programming directly on the ESC for basic setup and factory reset functions. Programming via LCD program box or WiFi module is not supported on this model.
• How much does this combo improve temperature management over previous ESC generations? — The design reduces operating temperatures by approximately 15 degrees Celsius compared to previous Hobbywing generations, significantly improving reliability during long driving sessions. The ESC also features a dedicated fan mount if you wish to add additional active cooling for extreme conditions.
• What servo voltage options does the BEC provide? — The upgraded BEC outputs 6V, 7.4V or 8.4V at up to 6A, providing compatibility with virtually all standard RC servos on the market and ensuring you can match your servo voltage requirements exactly.
• Can this ESC work with other 540/555 size motors? — Yes, the ESC is designed for 540 and 555 size brushed motors, so you can use it with other compatible motors of this size from Hobbywing or other manufacturers, though the combo is optimised for the included 555 13T motor.

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