4 Top Stock Servos Tested - Traxxas, Redcat, Axial, KG20 Amazon servos

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

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  • @NaturallyRC
    @NaturallyRC 4 года назад +2

    Somewhere while burning through four of those exact same amazon servos I became suspicious of the specs myself. You have done the hobby a great service by quantifying the reality of the situation. Thanks a million.

    • @Jamie-sg7we
      @Jamie-sg7we 4 года назад

      Yes. Definitely steered me away from the 20 kg. Thanks

  • @shingod700
    @shingod700 4 года назад +12

    If your rig permit it, you could try to limit the amp to 1 amp to see the difference between a crappy stock esc and an aftermarket esc.
    It would also be nice to have the retail price of each servo. That way we can know which one has the best bang for the buck.

  • @douglaselliott8298
    @douglaselliott8298 4 года назад

    This is a superb series and very much appreciated. Lots of online shopping/comparing has taught me that powerful, name brand servos rated 'waterproof' can command $30+ more than servos not rated waterproof. If piloting your RC truck like a U-boat commander is NOT important to you quantifiable money can be saved here. And with a little silicone glue applied around the seams and wire input the occasional splash of H2O shouldn't present any problem as well.

  • @77dxr
    @77dxr 4 года назад +9

    Great series! Can you test the PowerHD 23kg and their 25kg crawler servo as well? They are quite popular in my area. Thanks and keep up the great videos!

  • @stevemoon2136
    @stevemoon2136 4 года назад +10

    Hope to see a full summary once you've done your testing. Keep it up.

  • @billsrcadventures8806
    @billsrcadventures8806 4 года назад +3

    I run the Amazon special in nearly all my trucks. I don’t notice a large variance with them probably because I run them at 7.4 volts on a HW1080. Appreciate the information

  • @montesamapping
    @montesamapping 4 года назад +2

    Really valuable !!
    We have many nominal 20Kg from Amazon, but even if looks similar, they are not equal preforming !
    LewanSoul are the best we have found, seems really much more powerful than stock Axial/Traxxas (not so little as in your test).
    Some others from Amazon seems not to be so much powerful and results in similar performance than stock one, except they don't break like stock one (2 Traxxas broken in few hours, 3 Axial broken after 10-20 hours): I think that the older ones have even 100 (one hundred) hours of good job !!

    • @JsGarage
      @JsGarage 4 года назад

      I got more life out of a 20Kg DSservo on my bomber than the stock RTR model provided. Seemed to hold up fine until I increased drive motor power and started using the machine harder. I’ve stripped the gears out on two 20Kg and one 25Kg so far. The recent 25Kg was really short lived which was not surprising when I found it had the same gears inside as the 20 Kg model. They’re good value though for mostly gentle use. They aren’t really sealed well for water use.

  • @gerrysoldguyreview
    @gerrysoldguyreview 4 года назад +1

    Great video I love that you are showing actual specs!! So many rc channels just rag on servos with only box specs!! Thanks

  • @stevelangley246
    @stevelangley246 4 года назад +4

    Good work so far! It would be interesting to measure the effects of limiting current on servo torque. It could be a stand-alone video. People spend money on servo upgrade and then run them thru stock ESC. Show why BEC is necessary. Keep it up!

  • @travispratt6327
    @travispratt6327 3 года назад

    Super helpful, I bought an Everest 10 and am looking to add 4 wheel steer but keep the current esc, I would have never guessed the stock servo drew almost 3 amps alone.. looks like i need to rethink just throwing in another servo.

  • @lesdmess845
    @lesdmess845 4 года назад +1

    Very straightforward and scientific, I really appreciate the work. I hope you compile a running tally of the results of all you review moving forward. Great job.

  • @tomandrews5392
    @tomandrews5392 4 года назад +6

    I think I would like to see the replacement servos JX , Reefs , Protec and Savox

  • @joevasquez1776
    @joevasquez1776 4 года назад +1

    Great informative video for the consumer. Wonder what the results would be if ya did the best out of five different 20kg servos

  • @InvisiMan2006
    @InvisiMan2006 4 года назад +1

    Surprising results out of the 20kg servo. I own quite a few of them and put them in pretty much all my 1/16 and 1/10 scale rigs and real world comparisons with the stock 2075x sees them outperforming the traxxas all the time. I've since been going with the 25kg servo and continue to see improvements. At a fraction of the cost of a traxxas replacement, I still don't think you can go wrong, but the manufacturers should really stop overstating their torque rating.

    • @nexus7138
      @nexus7138 4 года назад +1

      I agree with you. Some of those 20kg servos go as low as a $10-$11. For this price you cant do better. Its clear they are not pulling 20+kgs, but 2075x from traxxas costs like 3 servos AND is weaker.
      So the moral of the story is: After the stock servo in your car need to be changed you can upgrade for $11 up to $200. Just dont buy the same stock servo. Way overpriced.

  • @TerraQuestRC
    @TerraQuestRC 4 года назад

    so many forget the other side of what is required when determining esc requirements. Your early tests are beginning to show how important the BEC specification for the amps is. I learned early in the game, that the voltage doesn't mean much if the esc can't handle the amperage draw. My general rule is now that if I am going to run a servo that has 25+kg then I need a BEC, unless using the MambaX. 2 and 3 amps sounds reasonable until you start adding accessories like lights, winches etc.
    Another point to caution folks on, just because you can raise the voltage on the BEC, and whether your powering just the servo or putting it into the receiver, some receivers don't take lightly to more than 6v.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад

      We are going to do a video running a servo with different types of power sources. See what it's real current draw and torque output is.
      The good news it looks like ESC's rated at 1amp actually put out higher at peak times.

  • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
    @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 4 года назад +1

    Very invaluable series of Tests!! The Traxxas has a deserved reputation not just for being slow and underrated... But for the PLASTIC Gears. 😖
    The Tactic isn't terrible... Getting a TS-55 Gearset with all Metal Gears actually gives a marked improvement for little cost.
    The Redcat Hexfly is a disappointment! Way under its rated power, plus slow with a high Amp draw! 😖😖
    I've never used that Amazon Servo... I can't wait to see you test the Power HD 20kg and 25kg Servos. Very interested in how they stack up.
    Carmine ✈🚂🚙

  • @DB-qm4jx
    @DB-qm4jx 4 года назад +1

    Will you consider testing the Traxxas high tourqe servos soon? Great job in this!!!

  • @ShenRC
    @ShenRC 4 года назад +5

    😁👍Nice tests! so it looks like the cheap $5 bec's you can get on e-bay that are 5amps will be plenty enough for most all servos.

  • @hypie69
    @hypie69 4 года назад

    Excellent test. Your channel becomes really one of my top 5 youtube rc channels through this.

  • @c4stortroy
    @c4stortroy 4 года назад +2

    your work teaches us a lot!!
    Should be fine to see a summery sheet at the end of the vidéo...
    A Friend from France. Thx a lot!!!

  • @dezfan
    @dezfan 4 года назад +2

    Very interesting results. The 20KG servo is still a decent value for the performance it offers. The Tactic surprised me, it always seems weak to me. Not as bad as the 2075, but not still weak. Maybe you guys won the luck of the draw? Keep it up.👍🏼

  • @rcbustanut2057
    @rcbustanut2057 3 года назад

    Awesome video, glad I came across it. Because that Amazon servo is what I'm currently running on my Arrma Typhon 6S. It's been running for about a year now & it's finally getting weak now. But it was WAY better than the stock servo Arrma used on it when it comes to torque. But as I'm shopping for a new servo now, I want to go with a higher quality servo. Something that has high torque & yet a bit more power efficient.
    Thanks for vid! 👍👍

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 4 года назад

    Great testing and comparison, dude! 😊
    It's the first time I saw anyone ever testing servos! Fantastic!

  • @SebastianLong
    @SebastianLong 4 года назад +1

    For $17, the Amazon isn't a bad deal vs (for example) the Traxxas one which runs about $46. Probably be worth it to people on a budget, but not who need an upgrade. Also about the Traxxas servo, it surprised me with its 151 pull. I always figured it to actually be about 80 something. Lol.

  • @Sweatsox8
    @Sweatsox8 4 года назад

    Great content as always. I’ve been running the amazon 25kg servo in my trx4 Bronco. I wonder if that would under preform like the 20kg in your test. I do have an external bec running it. It seems to do well for me. I’m have no complaints, it maneuvers my 11lbs rig around with no problem.

  • @drummerdad80
    @drummerdad80 4 года назад

    I use the 20kg, i got the 35 but have not used it yet, i never used the traxxas stock servo took it out immediately, my friend blew his out in the bronco 10 feet out of the box no upgrades all stock

  • @jamesswift4641
    @jamesswift4641 4 года назад

    I have the stock servo in my gen8,,it is still good,i had to replace stock servo in axial with 20 kg, very happy with both

  • @douglasparnell3224
    @douglasparnell3224 4 года назад

    I’m happy with stock but when they break I up grade . I think the 20kg is still a good replacement for me for lighter rig. I have the 25 kg and spectrum in trx4/trx6’s because they are heavier. Great job on your testing. I was surprised. Thank you 👍👍

  • @coldstne1
    @coldstne1 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this! Very surprised, I was getting ready to buy some “el-cheapo” servos from Amazon but I’m going to stick with my trusted Savox & Protek servos instead. Even if I have to dish out more money, I’ll have that piece of mind, I won’t have any failures on the trail...

  • @stoyanyovchev7723
    @stoyanyovchev7723 4 года назад

    Love your videos always very informative and well presented not mo mention how many aspects of the hobby you have covered. Another thing that I like is your characteristic sense of humor :D One thing I must say tho (and this is just feedback and not meant as an insult or hate) - your audio mixing can be total crap at times. Some videos are extremely quiet and in others where you play some footage while you are talking over it and explaining what is being shown your voice is absolutely drowned out by the audio from the video thats playing. Once more Im sharing this just cz I think it will help improve the technical quality of your vids that are exceptional in any other way.

  • @JsGarage
    @JsGarage 4 года назад

    DS Servo are alright for some easy going crawler stuff. As soon as you start moving up in speed the gears increase likelihood of stripping out. I’ve gone through a few of these cheapo servos. Fine if you’re gentle with your setup. If you’re not look elsewhere immediately.

  • @choadrian
    @choadrian 4 года назад

    Looking forward to the test result for Savox and Reef.

  • @supboy666
    @supboy666 4 года назад +1

    What about the ds3218PRO? Can you get one for measuring? Everywhere i see its signifcantly more powerful. I have one on my stock electronics rustler 4x4 vxl and it is about as fast when raised up in the air as stock but significantly stronger in use turning is way tighter under throttle vs before.

  • @josbarhorst
    @josbarhorst 4 года назад +1

    Interresting to see the amp draw is rather high... and disapointing to realize standard esc's are woefully inadequate...
    Question: how does the receiver play in this story? Is it a bottleneck or no problem?

  • @shingod700
    @shingod700 4 года назад +3

    Can you try the pro version of the ds3218 ?

  • @wademoulton5109
    @wademoulton5109 4 года назад

    I have both a scx10 and trx4 with stock servos and stock esc. Is there any benefit to adding a bec with a stock servo? I have already upgraded the servo horns. Thanks for another awesome informative video.

  • @NordicRC
    @NordicRC 4 года назад

    Very interesting. Could be cool with a speed test as well.

  • @genemaster74
    @genemaster74 3 года назад

    G'day.....i have just bought the Radiolink RC6GS V2 with the R6F RX which has a High voltage servo support to 10v, i dont need the R6FG (gyro version) in a crawler, but an RX with servo support and cheaper and it saves me on BEC's. I think Radiolink killed it with this TX/RX setup over the Flysky FS-GT5, and allow me to run some of these mid range servos at there higher voltage for better performance......Cheers For your vids on Servos, they are a main part i choose first over even the ESC or Motor from downunder!!

  • @whitsrcleftovers2707
    @whitsrcleftovers2707 4 года назад

    I love servo reviews for some reason. I run a couple savox, and the 25kg red case cheap one. I haven't abused the cheap one yet, but when I did run it I was very pleased. I run castle 10a bec in some, and one rig has the mamba x, and haven't had any issue without external bec.

    • @TerraQuestRC
      @TerraQuestRC 4 года назад

      that is a point that I am hoping to see come out of these tests. Very few internal (esc) BEC's can do more than 3 amps. The usual result is the brown out, motor loses speed when trying to make a turn or a high torque servo can't steer when in a bind because it is trying to draw more amperage than the BEC can handle. Your MambaX has an 8amp BEC, so getting an external would normally not be necessary.

    • @whitsrcleftovers2707
      @whitsrcleftovers2707 4 года назад

      @@TerraQuestRC completely agree. I watch the amp draw almost more then than the torque. Even with the 8amp mamba I was leery at first because it wasn't "direct" power, but so far so good. Oh, and the servo with the mamba is a savox, which do love their amps. Lol.

    • @TerraQuestRC
      @TerraQuestRC 4 года назад

      @@whitsrcleftovers2707 Savox, yeah I think it was Exocage that was doing tests like this before, was getting 3-5 amps.

  • @HappyDude1
    @HappyDude1 2 года назад

    Can the original servo in the trx4 take the voltage of the upgraded bec ?

  • @unglaubichuberlieber8048
    @unglaubichuberlieber8048 4 года назад

    you have done some interesting reviews, some are fair, very fair, and then some...so have you tried to test these servos with a GOOD driver like vnh2sp30( mini or monster )...and by pass the infamous l298n and its family brands???

  • @nicolasabrassart2825
    @nicolasabrassart2825 3 года назад +1

    i dont understand the test; the annimos, for exemple, is claimed for 20kg/cm, and you fix your arm to 2cm ...the torque must be multiplited by two

  • @667Gurba
    @667Gurba 4 года назад

    I think a lot of crawlers will be surprised by the DSS. It is quite popular. I use Traxxas 400 and Protek 370.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад +1

      What is DSS? We have both Traxxas 400 and Protek 370

    • @667Gurba
      @667Gurba 4 года назад +1

      The red 20kg servo with DSServo written on it.

  • @jerrylundberg
    @jerrylundberg 3 года назад

    Do you have an Excel table of all your test results that you could share?

  • @yoashuain1
    @yoashuain1 Год назад

    Other test have shown that the Amazon servo pulls at 74.8%= 32.98lbs or 14.96kgs @ 7.4V

  • @MaxxPainII
    @MaxxPainII 4 года назад

    Looking forward to seeing what the more expensive servos claim.

  • @CentralVAracer
    @CentralVAracer 4 года назад

    Love all the testing you are doing. Great informative video as always. A+

  • @davidbanaszak562
    @davidbanaszak562 4 года назад

    you should test the turnigy mg959 its supposed to be really good and cheap too.

  • @yumy145
    @yumy145 4 года назад

    I’ve had good luck with savox servos

  • @WhiteDean45
    @WhiteDean45 4 года назад

    I have a 1/24 and a 1/10. What about an in between 1/16 or 1/18 crawler?

  • @JK-qv8sv
    @JK-qv8sv 4 года назад

    Savox is the best all around imo. I use them for racing, bashing and crawling. No issues.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад +1

      That's what we use too. What else have you tried? It looks like there are better ones out there.

    • @JK-qv8sv
      @JK-qv8sv 4 года назад

      @@RCReviewChannel Ive been using savox for the last decade ever since I got back into RC. 2 years ago I bought a couple HD cheapo's but found they are too slow. There are so many brands to choose from now, but I like the price/quality of savox.
      Looking forward to your results from the higher end side of servo testing, maybe i'l try something else for my next project 👍🏼

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад

      Yes, we like the value as well. We have in house now though many other servos and realize that Savox is not the best. :) Still good though.

    • @jerrylundberg
      @jerrylundberg 3 года назад

      Do you have an Excel table of all your tests that you could share?

  • @ddruckmu
    @ddruckmu 4 года назад +2

    I have pretty well the same testing setup as you, one big issue, after 3 pulls the test results vary very largely. Next very big issue, I have 4 20kg servos and 4 25kg cheap Chinese servos. There is very large variance between individual servos especially in amps recorded, completely inconsistent in quality. On the other side Hobbyking TrackStar ts-910, I have 2 of them, these are extremely consistent in the test, so quality matters quite a bit in comparison, especially when you have only one sample per servo. Also type of motor matters, coreless motors seem to be much more consistent than cheap dc motors.

    • @mickd8188
      @mickd8188 4 года назад

      I remember years ago that hobbyking trackstar ts-910 was so desirable it was out of stock a lot. Every man and his dog on a budget wanted one..
      Cheers mate 👍

  • @rjansen6874
    @rjansen6874 4 года назад

    I just got the 4th one, thanks for this! So if i give it power from the reciver it wil get only 1 amp? If i want more power i need to use a esc(sorry im realy a beginner)

  • @JoeOvercoat
    @JoeOvercoat 4 года назад

    Great test setup.
    P.S. I run 2075s at 7.2 V in my Maxxes.

  • @pauls1816
    @pauls1816 4 года назад +1

    should have included the one from the element

  • @jdsrcs8061
    @jdsrcs8061 4 года назад +1

    Great episode!!! Good job!!!

  • @lonneyo
    @lonneyo 4 года назад

    have you tested any Alturn, Evo, or Bluebird servos

  • @joshualefebvre8098
    @joshualefebvre8098 4 года назад

    What about the Banggood servos or are those the as Chinese servos from Amazon?

  • @runnerbaba
    @runnerbaba 4 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @cslate36
    @cslate36 2 года назад

    What is that setup your using to test

  • @SWALRC
    @SWALRC 4 года назад

    will the HD 20KG ANIMOS servo work fine using 7.4v. i usually crawl for an hour or so. i dont want to overheat and kill the servo. im using hobbywing 1080 and havent switched to the 7.4 bec built in the esc thinking it might overheat and kill my servo. ive been using the animos for 2 years now and its going strong. just today it started jittering so might just add a capacitor to stop that from happening.

  • @jadebylund7061
    @jadebylund7061 4 года назад

    So in review, while stock servos aren't great the real problem is the stock esc as they produce no where near the amps to power good aftermarket servos

  • @simoneau2009
    @simoneau2009 4 года назад

    Got a question would a 25kg with out a bec would that be to much for stock esc xl5hv 3s for trx4.

  • @indyjones3287
    @indyjones3287 4 года назад

    I really appreciate this test series! I have several of the 20kg Amazon servos and one 25kg. They seem ok for money, but I don't have expensive ones to compare. Seems speed is less than many others. Maybe if you added some limit switches to your setup, you could test speed at the same time?

    • @paulclancy2404
      @paulclancy2404 4 года назад

      Me too one 25k several 20k they lil slow but I'm going try 7 volts and they be fast high end ones are better but they can go bad just same

  • @Chongy28
    @Chongy28 4 года назад

    Lets see the new reefs raw 500 up there

  • @7plymaple124
    @7plymaple124 4 года назад

    Thank you for making this!

  • @benny6289
    @benny6289 3 года назад

    Fix your volume issue thx i need you hear you

  • @roadmastersracingseries3210
    @roadmastersracingseries3210 4 года назад

    The Annimos 20kg servo voltage is 4.8v-6.8v, not 7.4v.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад

      Right. So it's even weaker that what we tested.
      We run it at 7.4v on our vehicles and it's fine.

  • @dennis586
    @dennis586 4 года назад

    whats the one on the hpi venture

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад

      It's an HPI servo. It has about 90 oz/in at best

  • @DavidRamirez-eo1nf
    @DavidRamirez-eo1nf 4 года назад

    Did you guys post on fb a few weeks ago asking for servo recommendations to test? If so I'm looking forward to seeing the data from the JX servos that got the most suggestions of any servo suggested.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад +2

      Yep. I think we have a JX. Those are Chinese clones though and we have some of those for sure.

    • @DavidRamirez-eo1nf
      @DavidRamirez-eo1nf 4 года назад

      @@RCReviewChannel please test the Bluebird H51B, it's not a clone and it's a monster. Rated at over 700 oz/in on 8.4v @.09 sec

    • @DavidRamirez-eo1nf
      @DavidRamirez-eo1nf 4 года назад

      @@RCReviewChannel $100

  • @toothless01
    @toothless01 4 года назад

    I would like to see if the push torque is the same as the pull torque... I've noticed that some servos are quicker in one direction and slower in the other.

  • @jesseco9964
    @jesseco9964 4 года назад

    Informative and good

  • @chrisvinicombe9947
    @chrisvinicombe9947 4 года назад

    I'm fairly new to RC could someone explain BEC to me in simple please 😄

  • @NaturallyRC
    @NaturallyRC 4 года назад

    Amazes me how people who own those red servos won't watch when I provide this link. They say, "No way man, I broke a tie rod with one." (Not very scientific). Or, "That RCR guy's opinion on xyz is wrong, therefore..." (Dude, it's a side-by-side, numbers comparison). I guess, if the red servos make you happy, cool. But facts are facts, and prospective owners should be aware of what they're getting.

  • @Jeroen-Engelgeer
    @Jeroen-Engelgeer 4 года назад

    Very informative.

    • @drewcruikshank
      @drewcruikshank 4 года назад

      Love to see this! Would love to see a chart Or link to an Excel spreadsheet. One suggestion would be to make sure the distance from the servo “drive gear” to the test arm is the same no matter which servo horn you use. Thanks again for taking the time to do this

  • @jasemali1987
    @jasemali1987 4 года назад

    please IS units

  • @1970scout800
    @1970scout800 4 года назад

    I was wondering what happened because you didn't upload any videos lately?

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад

      Was in South Africa for a week!! Great place but internet access was not ideal. :)

    • @1970scout800
      @1970scout800 4 года назад

      @@RCReviewChannel
      That's awesome!..I would love to visit South Africa.

  • @toddbertram6556
    @toddbertram6556 4 года назад +1

    Cant hear when you talk while operating the servo.

  • @broderp
    @broderp День назад +1

    Another flawed test, unless you have documentation stating that the claimed ratings are with a servo arm that long. Shorten that arm and watch the values go up.

  • @nickstewart1179
    @nickstewart1179 2 года назад

    Shouldn't a 20kg servo be measured at 1 centimetre not 1 inch, it would make the outcome result a lot different

  • @BlytheToMeetYou
    @BlytheToMeetYou 4 года назад +1

    1:35 I can’t hear you over the servo 😂😅

    • @BlytheToMeetYou
      @BlytheToMeetYou 4 года назад +1

      Edit: same at 2:40 😞😢

    • @willifriesen9546
      @willifriesen9546 4 года назад

      Yes his voice is too quiet compared to the servo noise

    • @BlytheToMeetYou
      @BlytheToMeetYou 4 года назад

      Willi Friesen nothing some audio editing can’t fix, they seemed to be two clips overlaid. If so he can adjust each ones audio 🤘🏽

  • @kurtlalach943
    @kurtlalach943 4 года назад +1

    Hello

  • @joshsrcs
    @joshsrcs 4 года назад +1

    He Probably said Servos 50 times in this video

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  4 года назад +1

      need another term.

    • @mikej8832
      @mikej8832 4 года назад

      Should we charge a penny each time we hear servo? 😂😂😂

  • @RC_smart
    @RC_smart 4 года назад

    At last :)