Looks like a Molex connector but I cannot find what type. The closest I've found have the 'D' and square prongs in the wrong configuration. Does anyone know what type/model connector this is? (From a battery charger for a lawn mower)
this post was submitted on 19 May 2025
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This looks like a match. Thanks! 😀
Used to see these on rc car batteries all the time
Whether or not it's an official name or not, that's definitely the kind that's called a tamiya connector in the RC world. Tamiya is a company that's a long standing favorite in that hobby.
It wouldn't surprise me to see one on a battery charger at all. I know plenty of RC enthusiasts that will use their preferred connector for anything they run across that needs such a thing
That's interesting, I've been doing RC airplanes for 19ish years and have never seen this connector used. What type of RC do you see this used in?
I only know quads (and barely) so I looked into it and it seems that it's popular for RC cars. Makes sense, ground vehicles take a beating so the clip could be helpful and the extra weight matters less
Pretty much exclusively cars. There's a few other types, but tamiya had been using them pretty much since they started afaik.
I had a poke around but couldn’t find an exact match. At face value it does appear to be a molex variant, though.
Perhaps you might have some luck thumbing through the molex catalog: https://www.molex.com/en-us/products/connectors/wire-to-wire-connectors
Tamiya ! They suck and they melt. Don't use them. Dean's are far better
Some would call it .... Tim.
I think I have the same one on my ancient Kyosho RC car for hooking up the battery.
Cut the cord. Install connector of choice. Problem solved.
Pretty sure it’s the Molex connectors I used to use at work. No idea what model it is.
But as others have said, just get a new matching set that meets your current needs (I mean amperes!) and replace. The Molex crimpers are pricey, Btw.