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HPI Baja Comparison Chart 5B 2.0 – 5B SS – Baja 5T

February 20, 2009 by  
Filed under Available Baja Models, Featured

Comparison Chart for the HPI Baja 5B 2.0 – 5B SS – Baja 5T
Information compliments of HPI Europe

The legendary Baja buggy has been updated! The Baja 5B 2.0 is the refreshed, upgraded and even faster version of the ground-breaking Baja 5B! It’s still the original, and of course still the best! This is a ready-to-run (RTR) 2WD petrol-powered off-road buggy, ready for bashing, racing and general large-scale mayhem – you have to see it in action to believe it!

Our biggest truck ever offered, the Baja 5T is the ultimate off-road machine! It can take the jumps, dips and ruts on any type of terrain and come back for more! Nearly a metre long and brimming with toughness, the Baja 5T is one RC vehicle that no one will be able to forget! Check out all the details of this amazing truck!

The Baja SS is the perfect solution for anyone who wants a rugged, feature-laden large scale buggy but wants to build it up from scratch while adding all the Baja options as they go! Supplied in an easy-to-build format and ready for you to assemble with the help of complete instructions, the SS includes several of the most popular options in the box!

Kit

Baja 5T Baja 5B SS Baja 5B 2.0

Part number

#10621 – white (EU)
#10622 – white (UK)
#10627 – black (EU)
#10628 – black (UK)
#10611 #10630 (Gray)
#10631 (Blue)
#10632 (Red)

Assembly

Ready-To-Run Build It Yourself! Ready-To-Run

Size

1/5th scale 900mm x 460mm 1/5th scale 817mm x 480mm 1/5th scale 817mm x 480mm

Weight w/o fuel

12.6kg

27.9 lb

9.6kg

21 lb

9.6kg

21 lb

Chassis type

Extra-rigid aluminium monocoque, black anodized with dirt guards, extended roll cage and adjustable front skid plate bumper Extra-rigid aluminium monocoque, Gunmetal Main Chassis (#87477) Extra-rigid aluminium monocoque, gunmetal anodized

Chassis material

4mm 6061 T6 aluminium alloy 4mm 6061 T6 aluminium alloy 4mm 6061 T6 aluminium alloy

Chassis braces

Orange anodized SS aluminium Orange anodized SS aluminium Gunmetal anodized aluminium

Engine

HPI Fuelie 26, air-cooled 2-stroke (#15405) HPI Fuelie 26S, air-cooled 2-stroke (#15403) HPI Fuelie 23cc, air-cooled 2-stroke

Engine size

26cc 26cc 23cc

Starter

Pullstarter Pullstarter Pullstarter

Pipe/Muffler

High Flow Tuned Muffler (#15483) Aluminium Tuned Pipe, standard muffler included (#86690) High Flow Tuned Muffler (#15483)

Fuel Tank

700cc for long run times, up to 45 minutes 700cc for long run times, up to 45 minutes 700cc for long run times, up to 45 minutes

Transmission

Enclosed transmission with all-metal gears and 19T top gear Enclosed transmission with all-metal gears Enclosed transmission with all-metal gears

Drive train

2WD with Heavy Duty Dogbones (#86610) 2WD with Heavy Duty Dogbones (#86610) 2WD

Differentials

Viscous type, 4-gear with Aluminium Alloy Diff Case (#87568) Viscous type, 4-gear with Aluminium Alloy Diff Case (#87568) Viscous type, 4-gear internals, sealed

Clutch

8000 RPM Clutch (#15448) 8000 RPM Clutch (#15448) 8000 RPM Clutch (#15448)

Brake

Vented dual steel disk Vented dual steel disk Vented dual steel disk

Bearings

Complete set of rubber sealed bearings Complete set of rubber sealed bearings Complete set of rubber sealed bearings

Suspension

Double-wishbone, extra-wide track suspension, long-travel rear suspension brace Double-wishbone, extra-wide track suspension, Rear Shock Tower Brace (#87551) Double-wishbone, extra-wide track suspension, lightweight suspension arms

Sway bars

Sway Bars fitted (#86618) Sway Bars included (#86618) Optional (#86618 Sway Bars)

Shocks

#87561#87562 VVC/HD Pro Shock Set, externally 5-way adjustable, 95mm (front) and 100mm (rear) travel #87561#87562 VVC/HD Pro Shock Set, externally 5-way adjustable, 95mm (front) and 100mm (rear) travel 4 long stroke oil-filled coilover externally 5-way adjustable shock absorbers, 95mm (front) and 100mm (rear) travel

Turnbuckles

Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable

Radio

HPI TF-10, FM 3-channel steering wheel radio None included HPI TF-10, FM 3-channel steering wheel radio

Failsafe

Electronic adjustable failsafe, standard feature of receiver None included Electronic adjustable failsafe, standard feature of receiver

Steering servo

SFL-10MG2 high torque servo (24kg-cm @ 6.0v) (#80597) with Aluminium Final Gear (#80598), Aluminium Steering Arm (#87280) and Metal Gear Steering (#80584) SFL-10MG high torque servo (25kg-cm @ 6.0v) with Metal Gear Steering (#80584) SFL-10 high torque steering servo (25kg-cm @ 6.0v)

Throttle servo

SF-4 throttle/brake servo (6.5kg-cm @ 6.0v) None included SF-4 throttle/brake servo (6.5kg-cm @ 6.0v)

Receiver battery

3000mAh 6v Ni-MH with AC charger (#2018) Optional with 3000mAh 6v Ni-MH & AC charger (#2018) 3000mAh 6v Ni-MH

Radio box

Enclosed radio box for protection of electronics. Easy access with charging jack for receiver pack. Enclosed radio box for protection of electronics. Easy access with charging jack for receiver pack. Enclosed radio box for protection of electronics. Easy access with charging jack for receiver pack.

Wheels

Outlaw 8-hole 3-piece beadlock wheels for no-glue tyre installation Super Star 3-piece beadlock wheels for no-glue tyre installation Super Star 3-piece beadlock wheels for no-glue tyre installation

Beadlocks

Heavy Duty Beadlocks (#3272) front and rear Heavy Duty Beadlocks (#3272) front and rear Heavy Duty Beadlocks (#3272) on rear, standard beadlocks on front

Tyres

Desert Buster Tyres with Heavy Duty Inner Foam HPI Dirt Busters HPI Dirt Busters

Bodyshell

Baja 5T-1 bodyshell, pre-painted black or white, pre-trimmed Clear Baja 5B Pre-Cut Bodyshell (#7560) Pre-painted Baja 5B Buggy Body, your choice of three colours: gray, blue, red

What You Need

8 AA batteries, petrol/benzine fuel, 2-stroke engine oil, fuel mixing bottle 2-channel transmitter, throttle/brake servo, petrol/benzine fuel, 2-stroke engine oil, fuel mixing bottle, polycarbonate paint, 6v hump-type battery pack (#2018), RC battery charger 8 AA batteries, petrol/benzine fuel, 2-stroke engine oil, fuel mixing bottle, RC battery charger

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