Ideal Wheather Condition

[PanzerLoco]

I totally abused my Torro Schwimmwagen last summer (RIP-2024.)
Lost track of time under +35 Celsius (95F.) + riding on asphalt.
The result was ''overstressed electronic/Motor overheating'' (i guess)
In comparison It was -25 Celsius (-13F) yesterday (QC,CAN)

Obviously wet, damp, moisture must be avoided.
But in term of temperature;
What is the range that is recommended by the manufacturer?
Is extreme cold must be avoided?
I always restrain to use my tank under cold temperature
Cheers!! PZ Loco

[Tanker1966]

Cold temps are good for the electronics, except your batteries may drain faster. Plastic can become more brittle. So I wouldn't bash into things with it. If there is snow on the ground and you have metal tracks, then you need to set the tank outside for a few minutes to acclimate it or the snow will stick to them and can bind up causing drivetrain components to brake.

[Roaming Gnome]

Cold temps are good for the electronics, except your batteries may drain faster. Plastic can become more brittle. So I wouldn't bash into things with it. If there is snow on the ground and you have metal tracks, then you need to set the tank outside for a few minutes to acclimate it or the snow will stick to them and can bind up causing drivetrain components to brake.

a little non-stick spray on the tracks does wonders too

[Rubicon99]

I totally abused my Torro Schwimmwagen last summer (RIP-2024.)
Lost track of time under +35 Celsius (95F.) + riding on asphalt.
The result was ''overstressed electronic/Motor overheating'' (i guess)
In comparison It was -25 Celsius (-13F) yesterday (QC,CAN)

Obviously wet, damp, moisture must be avoided.
But in term of temperature;
What is the range that is recommended by the manufacturer?
Is extreme cold must be avoided?
I always restrain to use my tank under cold temperature
Cheers!! PZ Loco

I run them in temps up 115 degrees Fahrenheit (air temp, ground temp is MUCH hotter) and down to sub zero. The newest generation of electronics have no issues, batteries though can have issues depending on type used. I typically run older NiHM styles in my tanks as these are very stable and largely not effective by hot and cold when it comes to the battery make up. LIpo and Li-Ion needed to be monitored a bit more.

The three harshest things to run your tank in are thick sticky mud, soft soil with small rocks and grass. Light silty dirt/sand and snow doesn't usually cause issues as long as you drive with some due diligence.

The above are just basic guidelines as each tank drives and handles terrain differently than from others. One might be great in sand another not so much kinda thing. What tank I would run on say grassy terrain I would not run on sandy terrain. It's part of the fun finding what works best and where.

[SoCalBobS]

While we're on the subject of weather, recently someone told me they'd heard that all metal tanks, such as Matos, get so hot in the summer heat that the electronics get fried. I don't think this is true, but if it's happened to someone here let us know! I've had my Mato Sherman out in the Anza Borrego desert and didn't encounter any problems.

[tank_me]

I've had my Mato PZ3 out in the Texas sun in summer, but it's running a Clark TK80 so I'm sure that's not a fair comparison.