Overview
The Hobbywing XeRun AXE 540L/550 is an RC brushless motor using FOC (Field-Oriented Control) technology for rock crawler and trail driving, supporting linear throttle response, high torque output, and quiet operation. It features a sealed, waterproof and dust-proof design (IP67 standards) and a sensor system designed for consistent rotor-position signaling.
Key Features
- FOC (Field-Oriented Control) brushless system for rock crawlers: super linearity, high torque, and extreme silence.
- "Polarity protection": a chip-type magnetic encoder inside the motor helps guarantee consistency between three phases’ signals and outputs precise rotor position signals.
- Waterproof and dust-proof design (IP67 standards) for use in all-weather and track conditions.
- Intelligent torque output and speed closed-loop control for consistent motor RPM under load.
- 4 poles and 12 magnets with Hobbywing “staggered pole” rotor design for ultra-low torque ripple and smooth low-speed operation with no cogging.
- Built-in high-precision magnetic encoder to provide precise and consistent information to the ESC (more information than standard “hall” type sensors).
- Innovative sensor port and sensor harness: plug-and-screw design with silicone O-ring sealing to help prevent loosening and improve sealing at the sensor connection.
- High driving efficiency for long battery life (FOC sensors provide significant improvements compared to standard brushless setups).
Specifications
540 FOC Motor
| KV options | 1200kv / 1800kv / 2300kv |
| p/n | 30401250 / 30401251 / 30401252 |
| LiPo | 2-3S |
| No-load Current (A) | 0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5 |
| Weight (g) | 175g / 173g / 173g |
| Motor Diameter | 36.0(1.42in) |
| Length (mm) | 48.8mm(1.92in) |
| Shaft Diameter | 3.175(0.125in) |
| Pole | 4 |
- 1/10 FOC brushless motor (Patented)
- Waterproof
550 FOC Motor
| KV options | 2700kv motor / 3300kv Motor |
| LiPo | 2-3S |
| No-load Current (A) | 2.7 / 3.8 |
| Weight (g) | 289g / 284g |
| Motor Diameter | 36.0(1.42in) |
| Length (mm) | 66.2 (2.61in) |
| Shaft Diameter | 5(0.197in) |
| Shaft Length | 16(0.63in) |
| Pole | 4 |
- 1/10-1/8th FOC brushless motor (Patented)
- Waterproof
Compatibility Notes
IMPORTANT: Xerun AXE series is a closed-system. Due to its advanced technology, HOBBYWING Xerun AXE Motor works exclusively with Xerun AXE v1.1 ESC.
Applications
- RC rock crawlers
- Trail and rock crawling (low-speed control)
- 1/10 applications (540) and 1/10-1/8th applications (550)
Maintenance Note
After use in harsh conditions, please dismantle and clean the motor and put some lubricant onto the bearings.
Manuals
For product support, contact support@rcdrone.top.
Video
Details

The AXE motor uses a patented “staggered pole” rotor design intended to reduce torque ripple for smoother operation.

The XeRun AXE motor line comes in 540 and 550 sizes with multiple KV options to match different rock crawler setups.

The XeRun AXE FOC brushless motor setup is designed for efficient driving to help extend run time in RC builds.

The XeRun AXE system is designed for all-weather and track conditions with a sealed ESC and motor to help keep water out.

The XeRun AXE 540L/550 motor features a built-in high-precision magnetic encoder for consistent feedback to the ESC.

The XeRun AXE sensor harness uses an O-ring sealed, screw-together connector to help keep the plug secure in dusty or wet conditions.
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