Diamondback MX540/550 4-Pole Motor

The Diamondback MX Series motor has a simple goal in mind. It is to provide ultimate 4-pole performance and quality with friendly price tags for racers and bashers. You can’t expect more from a brushless motor that gives you overall performance at this price range. The 4-pole technology brings mega torque for all 1/10 applications.

The MX540 is a 36mm x 50mm 540 class motor with 3.17mm motor shaft. It has 2 KV options, 4000KV and 5000KV, to support all 1/10 2WD applications, 2WD buggy, 2WD stadium truck, and 2WD SC.

The MX550 is a longer 550 class in size of 36mm x 60mm.  It provides 30% more power than the shorter MX540 with it’s heavy duty 5mm motor shaft for all 4WD applications such as 4WD SC and monster truck. There are 2 KV options, 3500KV and 4200KV. The 3500KV supports up to 3S Li-Po for the insane power for your truck!!

  • 12-Slot/4-Pole design with mega torque 
  • All aluminum structure for maximum thermal dissipation and long term durability
  • Premium material  for maximum performance
  • Rebuildable design with all spare parts available from Maclan Racing 

Diamondback MX Series

Detailed Specifications Download

MX540 Value
KV Options: 4000KV & 5000KV
Case Length: 50mm/1.97in
Case Diameter: 36mm/1.42in
Shaft Extension: 14.8mm/0.58in
Shaft Diameter 3.17mm/ 0.12in
Weight: 170g/5.9oz ±3g
Poles: 4 Poles
Max Li-Po Cell: 4000KV@3S
5000KV@2S
P/N: MCL1001 [MX540 4000KV]
MCL1002 [MX540 5000KV]
MX550 Value
KV Options: 3500KV & 4200KV
Case Length: 60mm/2.36in
Case Diameter: 36mm/1.42in
Shaft Extension: 14.8mm/0.58in
Shaft Diameter 5.00mm/0.19in
Weight: 235g/8.2oz ±3g
Poles: 4 Poles
Max Li-Po Cell: 3500KV@3S
4200KV@2S
P/N: MCL1003 [MX550 3500KV]
MCL1004 [MX550 4200KV]

Spare/ Optional Parts

Part Name P/N
MX540 4000KV Rebuild Stator with Motor Can MCL4014
MX540 5000KV Rebuild Stator with Motor Can MCL4003
MX550 3500KV Rebuild Stator with Motor Can MCL4008
MX550 4200KV Rebuild Stator with Motor Can MCL4009
MX540/550 Motor Bearings MCL4006
MX540/550 Motor Front Cap with Screws MCL4004
MX540/550 Motor Rear Cap with Screws MCL4005
MX540 Motor Rotor MCL4007
MX550 3500KV Motor Rotor MCL4011
MX550 4200KV Motor Rotor MCL4012
MX540/550 Motor Front Cap with Screws with Bearing Pre-installed MCL4043
MX540/550 Motor Rear Cap with Screws with Bearing Pre-installed MCL4044