Tamiya Arocs 3348 Tipper [Painted Red/Silver] : 56361

Description

Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3348 6×4 Tipper – Painted Red/Silver – 56361

The Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3348 Tipper – 56361 combines the impressive functionality of Tamiya’s 1/14 scale Arocs tipper with the added benefit of a factory pre-painted cab and tipper body.

This special version is an excellent choice for builders who want a professional-looking finish without having to paint the large cab and truck bed themselves. The striking red and silver colour scheme perfectly suits the heavy-duty appearance of the Mercedes-Benz Arocs.

Underneath, you still get all the engineering that makes the standard Arocs 3348 such an impressive RC truck – a 6×4 drivetrain, twin driven rear axles, 3-speed transmission, metal ladder-frame construction and the option of a fully powered tipper bed.

Factory-Painted Red & Silver Finish

The standout feature of the 56361 version is its pre-painted bodywork.

The Mercedes-Benz cab comes factory finished in red, while the tipper body receives a contrasting silver finish, giving you an impressive scale appearance without the considerable job of painting these large components yourself.

Some smaller components and details may still require finishing during assembly.

Optional Working Tipper Body

This isn’t simply a scale replica of a tipper truck – the bed can be made fully operational.

Install the separately available Tamiya Tipper Truck Actuator Set – 56545 and the truck bed can be raised and lowered remotely, creating a realistic working tipper function.

The bed itself uses a strong metal subframe with resin panel sections, combining scale appearance with the strength required for powered operation.

Heavy-Duty 6×4 Drivetrain

The three-axle chassis features Tamiya’s robust ladder-frame construction using aluminium side channels and resin cross members.

A TR Mighty-Tuned 35T motor provides the power, driving both rear axles and giving the truck the low-speed performance suited to a heavy-duty tipper.

Built-in differential gears allow smooth cornering while maintaining the realistic twin-driven-axle layout.

Working 3-Speed Gearbox

Tamiya’s mechanical 3-speed transmission is another major feature of the Arocs.

With the appropriate multi-channel radio equipment and gear-shift servo fitted, the transmission can be shifted remotely from the transmitter, adding significantly to the scale driving experience.

Realistic Heavy-Duty Suspension

The Arocs uses metal leaf-spring suspension with built-in coil springs, providing a durable setup suitable for the tipper chassis.

Dedicated rear tyres, rear fenders and taillights further distinguish the Arocs 3348 from Tamiya’s conventional tractor units.

Specifications

• Scale: 1/14
• Length: 576mm
• Width: 190mm
• Height: 267mm
• Drive Configuration: 6×4
• Cab: Factory pre-painted red
• Tipper Body: Factory pre-painted silver
• Chassis: Aluminium side channels with resin cross members
• Truck Bed: Metal subframe with resin panels
• Motor: TR Mighty-Tuned 35T
• Transmission: 3-speed gearbox
• Drive: Twin driven rear axles
• Differentials: Built into rear axles
• Suspension: Metal leaf springs with built-in coil springs
• Detailed injection-moulded Mercedes-Benz Arocs cab
• Separate side mirrors and visor
• Dedicated rear tyres, fenders and taillights

Optional Motorized Tipper System

For powered operation of the tipper bed, add:

Tamiya Tipper Truck Actuator Set – 56545

This allows the truck bed to be raised and lowered remotely, transforming the Arocs into a fully functioning RC tipper.

Multi-Function Control

For even greater realism, the truck is compatible with Tamiya’s separately available Multi-Function Control systems:

• MFC-03 – 56523

These can provide additional lighting, sound and vibration effects, creating a much more immersive scale truck experience.

Required to Complete

To complete and operate the Tamiya Arocs 3348 Tipper 56361, you will require:

• Suitable 4-channel or greater radio system
• Steering servo
• Gear-change servo
• Forward/reverse electronic speed controller*
• 7.2V battery pack
• Compatible battery charger
• Transmitter batteries
• Modelling tools and assembly equipment
• Paint/finishing supplies for any components requiring additional finishing

*A separate conventional ESC is not required when using a compatible Tamiya MFC system that provides motor speed control.

Please note: The 56545 Tipper Truck Actuator Set is sold separately and is required for powered operation of the tipper body.

Tamiya Part Number: 56361

The Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3348 Painted Red/Silver is a fantastic choice for anyone wanting a highly functional 1/14 scale working truck while avoiding the biggest painting jobs. With its factory-finished bodywork, twin driven rear axles, torquey 35T motor, working 3-speed transmission and optional powered tipper mechanism, the finished model has both the looks and mechanical features to become a real centrepiece of any Tamiya truck collection.