Feigao Vs. Leopard

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  • Fruity
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2009
    • 147

    #1

    Feigao Vs. Leopard

    Guys, I am just after some feedback on the Feigao motors vs the Leopard ones, the main difference I can see is the Leopard are 4 pole motors.

    What I would like to know is anyone who has had experience in dirrect comparison situations - are the leopard any stronger, push a bigger prop? run cooler? better made?

    I have run a few Feigao's and they are ok, probably good for the money, but I do not consider them to be very Strong.

    The size I have run most is 9XL, and compared to the SV27 motor, I think it is less tourquey. The SV27 motor is 6pole, does this relate directly to the torque?

    Any info is gretly appreciated.

    Thanks...Tim.
  • forescott
    Hopelessly Addicted to RC
    • Nov 2009
    • 2686

    #2
    Are you comparing 36mm motors? Most guys running leopards are using 40mm motors. Typically a motor with more poles will have more torque. Which sv motor are you speaking of? The older version 1500-1600kv or the newer 1800kv motor in the sv-27R?

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    • 6sHyper
      <<<Surfs up!
      • Jan 2011
      • 597

      #3
      I too am interested to hear the thoughts of some people who have direct comparisons, i'm running a feigao 10xl on 6s in my 32" cat and getting 60mph so i am impressed with the feigao, and max temp recorded was 130 after a good long run.

      I debated getting a leopard but seems to me for very little extra you can go castle, and i've had great results with castles in my truggies so i got one for my boat!

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      • Fruity
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2009
        • 147

        #4
        Scott, well the comparison is not exactly apples & apples, the 36mm feigao vs the 40mm leopard, does the 4mm dia make much differnce, does the no. of poles make much difference.

        The SV motor is the old one, I no longer have it I cooked it on 6S, I have no real data on any comparisons I have made, but the original SV motor in mySV27 felt strong and very punchy. The 9Xl in the same boat was not as tight or punchy, top speed was almost the same.

        Note: speed control was not standard, it was a watercooled 150 amp version running on 6S.

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        • Make-a-Wake
          FE Rules!
          • Nov 2009
          • 5557

          #5
          The 4074 leopard is probably twice as powerful as a 3674 Feigao of the same kv............
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          • marko500
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2008
            • 861

            #6
            I also was running a Feigao 10xl on 4s in a Bittburger cat. We have switched it out for a Leopard 2200kv motor but won't be able to give you feedback for another couple months. All the water around here is frozen solid. I've been running a Leopard 2200kv in a PT Stealth hydro and am VERY happy with it. Tons of power, runs at about 85-90 degrees. I personally think it matches up pretty close with a Neu 1515 1y performance wise (no hard data just mine and others observations) BUT I have only run it about 7-8 times so we will have to see how it compares and holds up in the long run.

            Mark

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            • Fruity
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2009
              • 147

              #7
              Mark, 4074 or 4082?

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              • marko500
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2008
                • 861

                #8
                The cat and the hydro are both 4074 2200kv.

                Mark

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                • CornelP
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2009
                  • 745

                  #9
                  I did some testing in my H&M Intruder with a Leopard 4074 and a Feigao 8XL, both running 5S. I know it's not a direct equivalent, but speed wise they were identical, the only difference was the temperature. Feigao was too hot to touch (did not have my temp gauge) and the Leopard was completely cold...

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                  • 6sHyper
                    <<<Surfs up!
                    • Jan 2011
                    • 597

                    #10
                    Originally posted by CornelP
                    I did some testing in my H&M Intruder with a Leopard 4074 and a Feigao 8XL, both running 5S. I know it's not a direct equivalent, but speed wise they were identical, the only difference was the temperature. Feigao was too hot to touch (did not have my temp gauge) and the Leopard was completely cold...
                    thats 37683rpm on the feigao which is alot, mind you i'm running the 10xl on 6s which is 37029rpm but the highest temp i have had on my infrared is 130, mind you its nice cold water right now. ahaha

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                    • Fruity
                      Senior Member
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 147

                      #11
                      The RPM is high but not rediculous, I run 9XL's on 6S in a maritomo without any problems, also same in SuperVee 27, although it was WAY too much power for the SV.

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                      • DISAR
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Aug 2007
                        • 1072

                        #12
                        I think the Leopards are stronger. I had compared a Feigao 580L with a 4074 and the feigao was not even close to the 4074, speed and temperatures wise. The 4074 is stronger, can deliver more power with lower temperatures.
                        Twin Cat 135, Sprintcat40 (single-twin), DF 35", Maritimo, Mean Machine, SV 27
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                        • cacofonix
                          Senior Member
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 240

                          #13
                          hi there

                          i have tested both on my Synchron
                          for about 2 years, i'm running a Feigao 8Xl , 4S and Hydra 120

                          i was quite happy even if motor T° was alway too high for me.

                          in september, i bought a Leopard 3674 , kv is 2200, i just replace motor, no change to lipo or esc .

                          on first run i use same prop : X445 mod

                          what i can say is : incredible !!!!!

                          i never push throttle over 60% .........
                          i test other props and result is same

                          so now i have transfer all stuff in a LIZARD hull, and it fit well for me

                          if you compare specs:
                          Leopard 3674 = 2400w max
                          Feigao XL = 1500w max

                          herve

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                          • 6sHyper
                            <<<Surfs up!
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 597

                            #14
                            Originally posted by DISAR
                            I think the Leopards are stronger. I had compared a Feigao 580L with a 4074 and the feigao was not even close to the 4074, speed and temperatures wise. The 4074 is stronger, can deliver more power with lower temperatures.
                            thats like comparing apples to oranges though, lol

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                            • 6sHyper
                              <<<Surfs up!
                              • Jan 2011
                              • 597

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Fruity
                              The RPM is high but not rediculous, I run 9XL's on 6S in a maritomo without any problems, also same in SuperVee 27, although it was WAY too much power for the SV.
                              i'd like to see video on that cause thats ridiculous rpm, i would think it must haul some serious ass!

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