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Overlander Tornado Thumper V3 5055/06 580 KV - Brushless Outrunner RC Motor
Brand: Overlander
Part No: OL-2987
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The Overlander Tornado Thumper V3 5055/06 580 KV brushless outrunner (part number OL-2987) is the latest model in the Thumper range, engineered to deliver reliable, efficient power for propeller-driven RC models. Built to Overlander’s demanding standards, it features precision CNC machining and an exclusive black finish to aid heat dissipation.
With a 580 KV wind and up to 1280 W output, this motor supports 3–8S LiPo or 10–22 NiMH setups. Suggested propeller sizes span 14x6in to 17x10in (use larger props with fewer cells). An 80 A speed controller is recommended, and the motor weight is 279 g.
High-quality materials, including Neodymium magnets and high-temperature winding wire, provide durability and consistent performance. For a cohesive power system, the Thumper V3 range is designed to work as a total performance package when used with Overlander XP2 Speed Controllers.
Key Specifications
- KV (rpm/V): 580 KV
- Max Power: 1280 W
- Cells: 3–8S LiPo; 10–22 NiMH
- Suggested Propellers: 14x6in – 17x10in (use larger props with fewer cells)
- Recommended ESC: 80 A
- Motor Weight: 279 g
Important: Always verify current draw with a watt meter when selecting propellers. Larger propellers require fewer cells.
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Tornado Thumper V3 5055/06 580 KV - Brushless Outrunner RC Motor - LATEST MODEL
• 1280 watt motor
• 10-22 NiMH cells
• 3-8 LiPo cells
• Prop size from 14x6in to 17x10in (larger prop with less cells)
• Shaft Diameter 6mm
• Motor weight 279gm (excluding accessory kit)
• Speed Controller Recommended 80A ESC
The sheer power of Thumper brushless motors far exceeds many motors costing 2 - 3 times their price. All of the Overlander Thumper V3 motors are manufactured to Overlanders demanding standards, using the finest quality components. Our High Tech manufacturer uses state of the art CNC machine tools, giving the unique Overlander Thumper V3 design, this design means a lower weight motor with our exclusive black finish for better heat dissipation.
Every component of the motors are manufactured from the highest quality materials, only the best Neodym magnets are used along with special high temperature wire for windings, giving these motors reliability normally associated with much more expensive products.
Overlander Thumper motors are designed to provide reliable power for your model at respectable prices, a total performance package when used in conjunction with our XP2 Speed Controllers.
Product SKU KV (rpm/v) LiPo Cells (S) NiMH Cells (S) Idle Current (a) ESC (a) Power (w) Weight (g) Prop Size Shaft (mm) From To T2822/27 V3 2973 1200 2 - 4 6 - 12 0.5 20 85 28 7 x 5 (4S) 8 x 5 (2S) 3.2 T2826/09 V3 2974 1900 2 - 4 6 - 12 1.5 20 105 49 7 x 5 (4S) 8 x 4 (2S) 3.2 T2826/18 V3 2975 1000 2 - 4 6 - 12 0.5 20 140 40 8 x 5 (4S) 9 x 4.7 (2S) 3.2 T2836/08 V3 2976 1120 2 - 4 6 - 12 1.2 20 270 67 9 x 6 (4S) 11 x 5.5 (2S) 4 T3530/14 V3 2977 1110 2 - 4 6 - 12 1.5 30 340 70 9 x 5 (4S) 10 x 4.7 (2S) 4 T3536/05 V3 2978 1500 2 - 4 6 - 12 2.8 30 408 98 8 x 4 (4S) 10 x 6 (2S) 4 T3536/08 V3 2979 1050 2 - 4 6 - 12 1.5 30 442 98 9.5 x 5 (4S) 11 x 5.5 (2S) 4 T3548/05 V3 2980 900 2 - 4 6 - 12 1.5 60 710 157 11 x 8 (4S) 14 x 7 (2S) 4 T4240/10 V2 1412 890 3-7 10 - 20 2.6 60 540 127 12 x 6 (7S) 14 x 8 (3S) 5 T4260/06 V3 2985 500 3-7 10 - 20 4.3 60 900 264 13 x 6 (7S) 15 x 8 (3S) 5 T5045/10 V3 2986 720 3-8 10 - 22 1.7 80 860 188 12 x 6 (8S) 14 x 8 (3S) 8 T5055/06 V3 2987 580 3-8 10 - 22 2.3 80 1280 279 14 x 6 (8S) 17 x 10 (3S) 8 T5065/08 V2 857 320 3-8 10 - 22 1.9 80 1600 382 16 x 8 (8S) 19 x 10 (3S) 8 T6354/16 V2 858 200 4-10 10 - 28 0.9 80 2210 471 18 x 10 (10S) 20 x 10 (4S) 10 BM400 V3 1688 2100 2 - 4 6 - 12 0.8 30 220 114 6 x 4 (2-4S) 3.2 BM600 V3 848 1500 3-5 10 - 16 1.4 60 450 177 8 x 6 (5S) 9 x 4 (3S) 5NOTE: Propellers should always be checked with a Watt Meter to determine the correct diameter snd pitch. The larger the propeller, the lower the number of cells.
Key Info:
- Brand: Overlander
- Part No: OL-2987
- Barcode: 5060386112822
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Questions & Answers
Hi the specs suggest
Minimum Propeller Size14 x 6 (with 8S LiPo)Maximum Propeller Size17 x 10 (with 3S LiPo)
Yes that should be fine as a conversion.
Yes that size and kv would be pretty good
Two rules of thumb that you can use to work this out are:
100-200 W/# (for 3kg -> 6.6#, that's between 660W to 1320W)
or
2000 W/cin displacement (for 10cc -> 0.61cin, that's 1220W)
You're looking at around 1kW motor, with 1200W probably around the sweet spot. Yes, those tend to come in at the 300-500kv range, but not all motors with that kV can generate that much power. You're also looking at 40-80A on a 6S battery pack (55A + for 1200W) WOT to generate those kinds of power.
That should be OK. It's impossible to say for sure without it setup and a watt meter, but as a ballpark that should be fine.
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