HOBBYWING XERUN COMBO XR10 PRO G3 BLK ESC + V10 G3 5T MOTOR HW38020446

Overview

The Hobbywing XERUN COMBO XR10 PRO G3 BLK ESC + V10 G3 5T MOTOR is a professional-grade brushless motor and electronic speed controller combination designed for competitive 1/10th scale RC touring cars, buggies and drift cars. This is the ultimate choice for serious racers in the UK RC community who demand precision, reliability and cutting-edge performance technology. Whether you're competing in modified classes or pushing your RC car to its limits at the track, this combo delivers championship-level performance with features that professional drivers rely on.

The XR10 Pro G3 ESC represents the latest generation in Hobbywing's renowned competition electronics, featuring a 160A continuous current rating that powers high-performance brushless motors with exceptional smoothness and control. Combined with the lightweight V10 G3 5T motor running at 5900KV, this setup is optimised for 1/10th 4WD off-road racing, delivering the perfect balance of acceleration and top speed. The 5T winding is a popular choice for modified class racing where drivers need responsive, high-performance power delivery without sacrificing control through technical corners.

What sets this combo apart is the comprehensive feature set built into the G3 generation electronics. From advanced data logging that captures up to 380 minutes of race telemetry, to innovative disc brake mode with closed-loop control, to the significant 15-degree temperature reduction compared to the previous G2S model, every element has been engineered for serious competitors. This is genuine competition-grade RC racing equipment that will give you the edge you need to succeed.

Key Features

• Built-in Data Logging Function — The XR10 Pro G3 features an integrated data recording module capable of storing up to 19 groups of 20-minute data sessions, totalling an impressive 380 minutes of storage capacity. This allows you to record and analyse your performance without needing to keep the OTA Bluetooth module connected during operation, making it invaluable for racers who want to review their lap data and improve their performance.
• OTA Programmer Support — The ESC works seamlessly with the OTA (Over-The-Air) programmer or LCD Program Box Pro, allowing you to read all your stored data and adjust parameters wirelessly. The recorded data includes throttle input, voltage, current, temperature, motor RPM, vehicle speed and other critical performance parameters that serious competitors need to tune their setup.
• Historical Record Data and Curve Graph Analysis — After each run, connect to the app to review your stored data logs displayed as comprehensive curve graphs, and monitor real-time data output to check operational status during testing. This graphical data analysis helps you understand exactly how your RC car is performing and where you can make improvements.
• Freewheeling Function with 15-Degree Temperature Reduction — The advanced freewheeling technology reduces overall operational temperature by approximately 15 degrees compared to the XR10 Pro G2S, significantly improving consistency and reliability during extended racing sessions. The freewheeling effect improves deceleration and operational efficiency, whilst the adjustable RPM decrease rate setting offers faster deceleration off throttle for enhanced control through technical corners.
• Innovative Disc Brake Mode with Closed-Loop Control — This breakthrough feature creates a brake output that is far more accurate and linear compared to traditional braking methods. The close loop brake control ensures the feel of your brakes is completely linear at all speeds, completely solving the problem of non-linear braking force that is often caused by vehicle speed variations. The disc brake mode also supports brake force curvature adjustment for fine-tuning your brake bias feeling, whilst traditional linear and conventional braking modes remain available.
• Durable Frameless Fan Design — The frameless fan blades are constructed from special high-rigidity materials, significantly increasing their durability and improving the overall reliability of the ESC. This innovative design ensures better cooling performance whilst being more robust than conventional fan designs.
• Smart Fan Start-Stop Function — The intelligent fan management system keeps the fan off when cooling is not required, automatically activating only when the ESC temperature rises and cooling becomes necessary. This smart function ensures the ESC stays within its optimal operational temperature range while reducing power usage and noise when active cooling is unnecessary. The function can be disabled through parameter settings if you prefer continuous fan operation.
• Dual Parameter Setting Modes — Choose between 24 basic parameters for simplified tuning of common adjustments, or access all 44 advanced parameters for complete ESC control. This flexible approach allows you to keep your setup simple or as option-packed as you need, accommodating both casual drivers and serious competitors.
• Softening 2.0 Technology — The optimised Softening 2.0 technology enhances driving force in the initial acceleration phase, significantly improving the drivability of high-power vehicles without losing overall top speed. This feature is particularly valuable for off-road racing where smooth power delivery is essential.
• Low Centre of Gravity Design — The ESC fan assembly features an improved lower centre of gravity design compared to the previous XR10 Pro G2S, reducing overall height by 2mm to effectively lower your vehicle's centre of gravity and improve handling balance. The fan assembly is fully detachable, allowing you to remove it entirely if you want to further reduce the ESC's centre of gravity for off-road racing applications.
• Optimised Cable Output for Simplified Wiring — The ESC layout has been optimised for straightforward wiring, accommodating both on-road and off-road vehicle layouts. The included set of U-type connectors easily meets various wiring requirements including flat and diagonal soldering configurations.
• Built-in Reverse Polarity Protection — The G3 standard version includes a built-in reverse connection protection circuit, effectively preventing damage to the ESC caused by accidental reverse battery connections, providing peace of mind during setup.
• Integrated BEC for High-Voltage Servos — An adjustable BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) is built into the ESC, providing output current with a peak of 10A. The output voltage has continuous adjustability ranging from 5.0V to 7.4V, settable at 0.1V increments, meeting the power requirements for both high-torque and high-voltage servos without additional external power systems.
• V10 G3 Motor with Hall Sensors — The included V10 G3 5T motor features built-in high-precision Hall sensors combined with a high-precision and perfectly balanced rotor to guarantee remarkable linearity of motor power delivery.
• Ultra-Lightweight Motor Construction — The V10 G3 Modified motor weighs only 161g, a reduction of approximately 11% compared to the V10 G2 motor. This significant weight saving allows you to easily adjust the balance of your 1/10th scale RC car for optimal handling characteristics.
• Asymmetric Bearing Design — The V10 G3 motor features an improved asymmetric bearing arrangement, with the front bearing increased by 26% to improve load-carrying capacity, whilst the rear bearing is reduced by 6% to minimise resistance. This engineering delivers more stable and smoother motor operation.
• Outstanding Heat Dissipation — The special shell design exposes the stator core to the air, maximising cooling efficiency. The large holes on the front and rear end plates guarantee outstanding heat dissipation, keeping your motor running cool during intense racing sessions.
• Stepless Adjustable Mechanical Timing — The mechanical timing can be adjusted finely and smoothly with skid-proof lines at the rear end of the motor to guarantee timing stability after adjustment, giving you complete tuning flexibility.
• Rebuilable Structure for Easy Maintenance — The detachable structure design allows regular cleaning and maintenance, effectively prolonging the service life of the motor and retaining its efficiency over extended use.
• Interchangeable End Plates — The motor comes with end plates designed for excellent heat dissipation in on-road racing applications. Optional end plates with smaller holes are available for off-road use to prevent sand or dirt from entering the motor, allowing you to customise your setup for different racing environments.
• Premium Component Quality — The motor uses high-performance stator laminations, heat-resistant pure copper wire rated to 200°C, heat-resistant rotors with strong structure, high-precision and high-strength international top-brand bearings, and copper solder tabs with exceptional current endurance, ensuring excellent performance and durability.
• BRCA and EFRA Approved — This combo is officially approved by both the British Radio Car Association and the European Free-style Radio Association, confirming its compliance with competitive racing standards.

Technical Performance

The Hobbywing XERUN XR10 Pro G3 ESC delivers a continuous current rating of 160A with an extraordinary peak rating of 1200A, providing the headroom necessary for high-performance brushless motor systems in 1/10th scale RC racing. The ESC accepts 2-3S LiPo battery input or 4-9 cell NiMH batteries, making it compatible with the standard power systems used by most competitive RC racers in the UK. The 5T V10 G3 motor included in this combo spins at 5900KV, a specification perfectly matched for 1/10th 4WD off-road racing where you need a balance between acceleration and top speed. The motor features a standard 3.2mm bore size, placing it in the 540-size category common to touring cars and buggies. The entire combo is engineered for sensored brushless operation, meaning the motor's Hall effect sensors provide precise commutation feedback to the ESC, resulting in smooth power delivery from zero RPM and improved control. The ESC measures 35 × 33.6 × 30.3mm with a total weight of 93g including wires and connectors, keeping your vehicle's weight and centre of gravity as low as possible. The low centre of gravity design and optional detachable fan assembly ensure you can fine-tune your vehicle's balance for optimal handling. The 13AWG input and output wires (200mm) included with the combo are sufficiently robust for the 160A continuous current whilst remaining flexible for routing through compact vehicle chassis. The sensored operation with advanced firmware provides the linearity and responsiveness that serious competitors demand, whilst the 44 available parameters allow complete customisation of throttle curves, brake characteristics, freewheeling behaviour and timing advance to match your specific driving style and track conditions.

What's in the Box

• Hobbywing XERUN XR10 Pro G3 Black 160A Brushless ESC
• Hobbywing XERUN V10 G3 5T Black Sensored Brushless Motor (3.2mm bore, 540-size)
• ESC Input Wires — 2 × Black 13AWG 200mm cables
• ESC Output Wires — 3 × Black 13AWG 200mm cables
• U-type connectors for flexible wiring configurations

What You Need to Complete

• RC 1/10th Scale Touring Car, Buggy or Drift Car chassis (requires ESC and motor mounting compatibility)
• 2-3S LiPo Battery Pack or 4-9 Cell NiMH Battery (recommended 2S LiPo for this motor KV rating)
• Battery Charger compatible with your chosen battery chemistry
• Motor Connectors — 3.5mm or 4mm bullet connectors (available as optional additions during checkout)
• Battery to ESC Power Connectors (if your battery does not match the ESC input requirements)
• RC Receiver and Radio System compatible with your vehicle
• Servo for throttle and brake control
• OTA Programmer or LCD Program Box Pro (optional but recommended for accessing data logging and advanced tuning features)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the Hobbywing XERUN XR10 Pro G3 combo suitable for beginners in RC racing? — This is a competition-grade combo designed for serious racers rather than beginners. The 44 advanced parameters and features like disc brake mode, freewheeling control and extensive data logging are aimed at experienced drivers who understand RC tuning. However, the dual parameter mode does allow beginners to start with simplified 24-parameter settings. If you are new to RC racing, you may want to consider starting with a simpler ESC and motor combo before progressing to this advanced system.
• What battery does this Hobbywing combo need? — The XR10 Pro G3 ESC accepts 2-3S LiPo batteries or 4-9 cell NiMH packs as input. For the included 5T V10 G3 motor running at 5900KV, a 2S LiPo battery is the optimal choice for 1/10th 4WD off-road racing, delivering the power and runtime you need whilst maintaining proper speed and torque characteristics for this motor winding.
• What is the difference between this G3 combo and the previous G2S model? — The G3 generation introduces several significant improvements: the operating temperature drops by approximately 15 degrees due to improved freewheeling technology and fan design, the low centre of gravity is reduced by 2mm through redesigned fan assembly geometry, the durable frameless fan uses special high-rigidity materials, the smart fan start-stop function automatically manages cooling to reduce power consumption and noise, and there are more advanced tuning parameters available (44 versus fewer in G2S). Additionally, the V10 G3 motor is approximately 11% lighter than the V10 G2, and the asymmetric bearing design provides improved load-carrying and reduced resistance.
• Can I use this combo in different racing classes? — Yes, this combo is versatile across multiple 1/10th scale racing disciplines including touring cars, buggies, drift cars and F1-style vehicles. The included 5T motor is specifically optimised for modified class 1/10th 4WD off-road racing, making it ideal if you compete in that category. Hobbywing produces this combo with different motor windings (3.5T through 25.5T) available for different applications, so if you race in stock classes or prefer different performance characteristics, alternative versions are available.
• How does the data logging function work? — The ESC contains a built-in data recording module that automatically captures up to 19 separate 20-minute recording sessions (totalling 380 minutes of storage) without requiring the OTA Bluetooth module to remain connected during operation. After your run, connect the ESC to the OTA Programmer or LCD Program Box Pro to download the data. The recorded parameters include throttle position, battery voltage, current draw, motor temperature, motor RPM, vehicle speed and other performance metrics. The app displays this historical data as curve graphs, allowing you to analyse your acceleration, braking and speed profile to improve your driving technique and setup tuning.
• What does disc brake mode do? — Traditional ESC braking relies on simple throttle-to-brake conversion which varies with vehicle speed, causing non-linear braking feel. Disc brake mode uses innovative closed-loop brake control to create a consistent, linear braking output at all speeds, similar to the progressive feel of hydraulic disc brakes on a full-size vehicle. This dramatically improves braking consistency and control during competitive racing. The mode also supports brake force curvature adjustment, allowing you to fine-tune the brake bias and aggressiveness to suit your driving style and track conditions, whilst traditional linear and conventional braking modes remain available if you prefer.
• What is freewheeling and why does it reduce temperature? — Freewheeling allows the motor to coast when you release the throttle instead of being immediately braked by ESC current reversal. This reduces electrical load, heat generation and overall operational efficiency losses. The temperature reduction of approximately 15 degrees compared to the G2S model comes from both the freewheeling technology and improved fan assembly design. The adjustable RPM decrease rate setting lets you control how quickly the motor decelerates when you release throttle, improving your cornering control whilst maintaining the temperature benefits.
• Do I need programming equipment to use this combo? — The ESC includes a SET button that allows basic on-board programming, so you can use the combo immediately with default settings. However, to access the advanced 44-parameter tuning modes, data logging functions and graphical data analysis, you will need either an OTA Programmer (wireless) or LCD Program Box Pro (wired). These are optional but highly recommended for serious competitors who want to fully optimise the ESC's capabilities.
• What connector types does this combo use? — The ESC comes with bare input and output wires (no pre-soldered connectors). This allows you flexibility to solder the connector type that matches your battery and motor wiring standard. Common options available as upgrades include Deans connectors, 3.5mm bullet connectors, 4mm bullet connectors and 5mm bullet connectors. Choose the option that matches your vehicle's existing power system or select a compatible upgrade during checkout.
• What happens if I connect the battery backwards? — The G3 standard version includes built-in reverse polarity protection circuitry that prevents damage to the ESC itself if you accidentally connect the battery with reversed polarity. However, reverse connection may damage the ESC's capacitor, so you should always verify correct battery polarity before powering on. Note: The G3X variant does not include this protection, so polarity verification is essential for that version.
• Can I adjust the motor timing? — Yes, the V10 G3 motor features stepless adjustable mechanical timing that can be fine-tuned smoothly using the adjustment screw at the rear of the motor. Skid-proof lines at the rear end guarantee timing stability after adjustment. Adjusting motor timing allows you to optimise performance for your specific track conditions and driving style, though this requires care and mechanical knowledge to perform correctly.
• Is this combo waterproof? — The XR10 Pro G3 ESC is not waterproof, meaning it is designed for dry conditions. The V10 G3 motor is also not waterproof, though its sealed bearing structure provides reasonable splash protection. This combo is suitable for indoor carpet tracks and dry outdoor racing, but not for wet conditions or water crossings. If you need waterproof electronics, you should consult with RC Model Shop about alternative ESC options.

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