The CARSON drive concept for TAMIYA® Trucks on a scale of 1:14
Convert your TAMIYA 2- or 3-axle TAMIYA tractor to an all-wheel drive all-rounder with our self-locking axles. The components can be easily replaced as they are mounted on the existing mounting points. A huge advantage of these axles is that no additional space is required for a shift servo (linkages and Bowden cables), as this locks automatically in the event of loss of traction. Officially licensed by ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

You decide how to convert your 2- or 3-axle tractor, this is possible in two stages:

Configuration options for:

2-axle tractors:
Mercedes-Benz Actros Gigaspace 1845, MAN TGX 18.540, SCANIA R470, VOLVO FH12, Mercedes-Benz 1838LS, Mercedes-Benz 1850

1, 4x2 rear axle drive (with self-locking differential)
TAMIYA® 3-speed manual transmission (kit) with one CARSON rear axle (self-locking)

2, 4x4 all-wheel drive with 2+2-speed gearbox
(front axle/rear axle/transfer case self-locking)
CARSON 2-speed manual transmission Compact in combination with the CARSON 2-speed transfer case Torque compensation (self-locking), Driven front axle (self-locking), Rear axle (self-locking), Drive shaft set 4x4.

3-axle tractor:
Mercedes-Benz Actros 3363, MAN TGX 26.540, SCANIA R620)

1, 6x4 rear axle drive (with self-locking differential)
TAMIYA® 3-speed manual transmission (kit) with two CARSON rear axles (self-locking), drive shaft set 6x4.

2, 6x6 all-wheel drive with 2+2-speed gearbox
(front axle/rear axle/transfer case self-locking)
CARSON 2-speed manual transmission Compact in combination with the CARSON 2-speed transfer case Torque compensation (self-locking), Driven front axle (self-locking), Two rear axles (self-locking), Drive shaft set 6x6.



CARSON front axle with self-locking differential

Detailed driven front axle for TAMIYA model trucks on a scale of 1:14.
The axle is equipped with a self-locking differential and can be built with or without drive through, both shafts and housing cover are included. If traction is lost, the differential locks automatically and generates 100% traction. A big advantage of this drive axle is that NO shift servos, Bowden cables and linkage are required for the differential locks, which also benefits the clarity and the space available in the chassis. The axle components are housed in a heavy-duty, reinforced plastic axle housing and are optimally equipped for any construction site application.
To convert 2- and 3-axle tractors, the 2-speed manual transmission, the 2-speed transfer case, a driven front axle, one or two rear axles and the respective drive shaft set 4x4 or 6x6 are required.

• Front axle faithfully reproduced in detail
• Reinforced plastic axle housing
• CNC milled aluminium uprights/steering levers
• High ground clearance due to a "slim" differential housing (height 33 mm)
• 16-fold ball bearing
• Self-locking differential (gearshift servo, linkage and Bowden cables are not required)
• Hardened steel bevel gears
• final drive ratio 1:2,66
• Maximum steering angle 42
• 5 mm gearbox/input shaft
• Aluminium hex hub 12 mm hexagonal
• Simple conversion to axle with and without drive shaft (both shafts and housing cover are included in the kit)
• Dimensions front axle LxWxH: 44 x 160 x 33 mm
• weight approx. 175 g
• Matching aluminium rims (front driven) Art. no. 500907272 10-hole design narrow version and 500907278 10-hole design wide version
• 12 (mm hex driver)
• Incl. tie rod
• The mounting kit (500907280) is required for mounting the AG front axle.
• Officially licensed by ZF Friedrichshafen AG.