High torque: approx 9.4 kg-cm at 4.8V and up to ~11 kg-cm at 6V
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TowerPro MG996R Metal Gear Servo Motor
High-torque metal-gear servo, ~11 kg-cm at 6V, 180-degree, for robotic arms and pan-tilt rigs.
₹649 + 18% GST
SKU: BOTBIT-MOT-02 · Best for: Multi-joint robotic arms and grippers
Overview
About TowerPro MG996R Metal Gear Servo Motor.
The TowerPro MG996R is a full-size, high-torque metal-gear servo that has become the workhorse for robotic arms, pan-tilt rigs and any project needing serious pushing power in a standard servo body. It delivers around 9.4 kg-cm at 4.8V and up to roughly 11 kg-cm at 6V, with metal gears that survive far more stress than plastic-geared servos. It rotates approximately 180 degrees and is controlled with the usual 50 Hz PWM signal.
It is a go-to choice in India because it combines high torque, metal-gear durability and a very reasonable price. The all-metal gear train and dual ball-bearing output shaft handle the loads found in multi-joint arms, steering linkages and heavy pan-tilt heads that would strip a plastic servo.
The MG996R uses the standard servo footprint and mounting tabs, so it fits common brackets and existing designs. It draws significant current under load, so it is meant to be powered from a dedicated 5-6V supply rather than a microcontroller's onboard regulator.
Key features
Why it stands out.
All-metal gear train for durability under load
Dual ball-bearing output shaft for smooth, stable motion
Approximately 180 degrees of rotation with standard 50 Hz PWM control
Standard full-size servo body fits common brackets
Comes with servo horns and mounting hardware
Specifications
Selection facts.
| Type | Metal-gear high-torque servo |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx 55 g |
| Torque at 4.8V | approx 9.4 kg-cm |
| Torque at 6V | approx 11 kg-cm |
| Operating voltage | 4.8-7.2V DC |
| Rotation range | approx 180 degrees |
| Control signal | 50 Hz PWM, ~1-2 ms pulse width |
| Speed | approx 0.17 s/60 degrees at 4.8V; ~0.14 s/60 at 6V |
| Gear material | Metal |
| Dimensions | approx 40.7 x 19.7 x 42.9 mm |
Applications
Where it is used.
- Multi-joint robotic arms and grippers
- Heavy pan-tilt platforms for cameras and sensors
- Steering and drive linkages on larger RC vehicles
- Animatronics and load-bearing moving props
- Legged and walking robot joints
- Any mechanism needing high torque in a standard servo body
Buying guide
How to choose.
Choose the MG996R when you need high torque and metal-gear durability in a standard full-size servo. It is ideal for robotic arms and pan-tilt rigs where a plastic-geared micro servo would strip or stall. If your loads are light, a smaller MG90S or SG90 saves weight, cost and current.
Power is the key consideration: the MG996R can draw well over an amp under load and during stall, so give it a dedicated 5-6V supply capable of the current, and share ground with your controller. Running it from an Arduino's 5V pin will cause brownouts and resets.
Control it with any board that outputs servo PWM: Arduino, ESP32 or a PCA9685 16-channel driver when driving several servos. It ships with horns and screws and uses the standard servo footprint, so it drops into most existing brackets and designs.
FAQ
Common questions.
How much torque does the MG996R produce?
About 9.4 kg-cm at 4.8V and roughly 11 kg-cm at 6V, making it one of the highest-torque affordable standard servos.
Can I power it from my Arduino's 5V pin?
No, not reliably. Under load it draws more than an Arduino regulator can supply and will cause brownouts. Use a separate 5-6V supply and connect grounds together.
How do I control it in code?
It uses standard 50 Hz servo PWM. Connect signal to a PWM pin and use the Arduino Servo library's write() with an angle from 0 to 180, exactly like any hobby servo.
Does it have metal gears?
Yes. The full gear train is metal and the output shaft runs on dual ball bearings, which is why it survives loads that strip plastic-geared servos.
What is in the box?
One MG996R servo with a 3-wire lead, a set of servo horns and mounting screws.
Is it available in India?
Yes, the MG996R is widely stocked across Indian hobby-electronics retailers and is a standard part for robotic-arm builds.
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