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Hallo everybody. Can anyone tell me why this difference in Mato Tiger 1 tracks and Taigen Tiger 1? Taigen tracks are thicker.... the Right hand....

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The Taigens are actually visually closer to real than the MATO ones.


Why are they different? Costs for molds, castings, to ensure that they are not interchangeable.

I’ve actually been “researching” this topic for my Tiger. I’m no expert but I know the look I’m going for. I have three different manufacturers metal tracks to compare and here’s my opinion. I think the Mato are closer in appearance because of the finer looking detail. The Taigen tracks are a bit large looking to my eyes especially when comparing to photos of original tanks. The viewing angle can change appearances so I looked at tons of photos! On the Mato tracks the little parts that stick out the sides are a bit too small but think for general appearance Mato looks more authentic. Although the Mato horns don’t have the hole in them like Taigen. Heng Long isn’t bad but Mato wins in my book. I’m still waiting for my Mato sprockets to arrive then I’ll post pics of my new weathered tracks



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I confirm they are not compatible. Both require own brand sprockets to run right. The idler can be shared though so can be road wheels to some extent. Mato sprockets are not compatible with Taigen gearbox shafts. I like Mato sprockets for the screw cap. The rest comes in better quality from Taigen.
Mato road wheels without bearings are terrible. Mato idlers with the hole are unusable on anything but Mato tensioner. I dislike the hole too. And the bearing inside is no consolation.
Mato gearbox is pretty good actually.


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?k my friends thank u. So i keep Mato Tiger tracks and not replace with Taigen ones. I m telling that because i m going to sell Taigen Tiger 1

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Taigen tracks are full hole pin eyes, Mato are not.
Taigen are better all over

Although.....i drive the Mato one and u can drive it and runs very very well.......!!!

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Mato track pins are not as good. Very difficult to get out. Sometimes they go out themselves from driving and scratch the hull and bend.


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I sure hate to hear that because I really like the overall appearance of the Mato tracks compared to the other brands I have.

I found out tonight that Mato Tiger tracks DO fit Heng Long drive sprockets perfectly. I didn’t think they would work but I stand corrected.