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TowerPro MG946R
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TowerPro MG946R

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*Spec is estimated from brand data.

Technical Specifications

Last Updated: 2026-09-13
Identity
Brand TowerPro
Category Hobby
Performance
Torque
6.0V 180.54 oz-in
4.8V 145.82 oz-in Average
Speed
6.0V 0.17 sec/60°
4.8V 0.20 sec/60° Below Average
Running Current
5.2V0.170 A
Stall Current ≤1.2 ATop 10%
Physical
Weight 1.94 ozAbove Average
Dimensions L 1.602 in
W 0.776 in
H 1.689 in
Case Material Plastic / Aluminum
Drivetrain
Gears Aluminum
Gear Spline/Teeth 25 T estimate
Rotation Mode Positional
Rotation/Support Dual Bearings
Control & Signal
Modulation Digital
Rotational Range 180°
Pulse Cycle 20 ms
Pulse Width 1000-2000 µs
Neutral Position 1500 µs
Dead Band 1 µs
Refresh Rate 50 Hz
Angle Sensor Potentiometer
Control System PWM
Programmable No
Electrical & Environment
Operating Voltage 4.8–6.6 V
Power Source Direct
Regulator Type Direct
Temperature 0–55 °C
Certification CE | ROHS
Idle Current 0.010 A
Connectivity
Connector S
Wire Length 320 mm
Origin
Country of Origin Taiwan

Disclaimer: Most data is sourced from the manufacturer. Some data is sourced from our loyal community and with the help of AI. We aim for accuracy but are not responsible for inaccurate information.

Class Comparison

TorqueAverage
Stronger than 35% of 869 Digital Standard servos at 4.8V
SpeedBelow Average
Faster than 12% of 860 Digital Standard servos at 4.8V
WeightAbove Average
Lighter than 75% of 1826 Digital Standard servos
Stall CurrentTop 10%
Lower draw than 96% of 416 Digital Standard servos

Performance Analysis

Shaft Power 1.35–1.96 W
Power Density0.935 W/in³
More power-dense than 16% of 1660 Digital Standard servos
Torque Density2.6513 oz-in/g
Stronger than 39% of 859 Digital Standard servos
Torque-to-Volume Ratio69.45 oz-in/in³
Denser torque than 28% of 868 Digital Standard servos
Speed-to-Weight0.09091 (1/sec·g)
Faster than 24% of 850 Digital Standard servos
Speed-Torque Trade-off29.16
Better balanced than 53% of 854 Digital Standard servos
Current-per-Torque Ratio0.0082 A/oz-in
More efficient than 90% of 240 Digital Standard servos
Idle-to-Running Current Ratio0.059
No-Load vs Stall Current Spread7.06
Voltage Range Width1.8 V
Wider voltage range than 40% of 1311 Digital Standard servos
Dead-Band-to-Pulse-Width Ratio0.0010
Finer dead band than 87% of 351 Digital Standard servos

Notes

There are endless replicas of this popular servo. Check for the TowerPro logo if you're looking for the genuine product.

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Reviews (5)

  • RTD

    January 20, 2015

    Application(s): Hexapod Robot Leg

    Comments: Really good, strong

  • tyrone

    August 8, 2013

    Application(s): 1/10 offroad truggy steering servo

    Comments: Worked great till the servo case cracked at the mount points and fell apart. Plenty of power and torque but the case is made of cheap plastic and is brittle. For the price they are good but just mount them really securely. Speed and torque are high and it centres well will no jitter. It wont compete with a top of the line branded servo but is one quarter the price of name brand servos with similar performance. Maybe I just got a bad one. Bottom line: Ok for 1/10 bashers but not for anything larger or for racing.

  • Albert Scuttlebutt

    March 14, 2013

    Application(s): Sail arm servo on RG65 class model yacht

    Comments: Powerful, good self centering, and the right price for a servo that is frequently in contact direct with salt water.

  • canurasli

    January 9, 2013

    Application(s): Humanoid robots

    Comments: I can't drive it yet :S there're a lot of difference with the others. And i can't find anything about this servo on web

  • shabin701

    September 8, 2011

    Application(s): Rudder and elevator for 60 funfly plane

    Comments: Good power and centering, very satisfied with it in this low price

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