Bullhead
Model Number: 58089
Released
13-Nov-90
Drive
4 Wheel Drive & 4 Wheel Steer
Suspension
8 Coilover Shocks (without function)
Chassis Description
Plastic Bathtub Design
Body Type
Highly Detailed ABS Plastic
Motor
Twin 540 motors
Original Price
26800 Yen
Width
380mm
Length
436mm
Height
370mm
Tread Front
270mm
Tread Rear
270mm
Ground Clearance
55mm
Weight
4450g
Scale
1/10th
Tires
front:165/110mm
Rear:165/110mm
Based on the Clodbuster, this truck has virtually identical running gear to the Clod except for aluminium reinforcement plates on strategical places in the chassis tub, and most plastic parts are moulded in different colours. It is also topped off by a 'love it or hate it' USA type big rig truck body. These trucks come with American flags, an amazing decal set, and look even better with the hop up option light set fitted. Watch you don't roll it though, all that lovely chrome might get damaged!! (Description originally entered by stulec52)
Reviews
70mph_bullhead
this was the first tamiya i had ever purchaced
love the way these things look! the red tub chassis,all the chrome,and most importantly the body!the body actually has a peterbilt cab but a kenworth hood and it looks alot like the real monster truck super pete.
appearence
running:the stock steering isnt very good but by mounting the servos on the axels and cutting the steering limiters it makesit turn very sharp,the motors are the same,notvery good stock but when modified motors are installed it runs fast.
overall i have to say this is my favorite tamiya model yes,even over the sand scorcher.it combines the best features of the clod and adds great colors and a awesome body.
DanielSchenstrom
At the same time I got my first real R/C car (a Manta Ray) my brother decided to get one. And this was the one he got.
The Bullhead was impressive even in unassembled form, those huge tires was about as high as my car.
Assembly was easy, me and my brother constructed it together. It was quite a long time ago, 11 years, but I remember thinking some of the turnbuckle shafts (and the plastic bits on the ends of them) being a bit on the weak side for the job they had to do. However, when built and run they never posed any problems.
Driving
Well, driving it was certainly different than my Manta. It's a bit clumsy and the tall body makes it very top heavy causing it to topple over rather easy. For a car that seems like it will conquer just about any terrain thrown at it it is rather a delicate car. You'll have to practice a lot before you can drive it with any real skill. It won't break when you crash it but there's a lot of nice chrome that will get scratched real quick.