--- product_id: 74289011 title: "Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-105 (japan import)" brand: "kato" price: "€ 36.92" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Kato" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74289011-powered-motorized-chassis-kato-11-105-japan-import store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # No batteries needed - manual power Strong motor with high pulling power Precision 1:160 scale Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-105 (japan import) **Brand:** kato **Price:** € 36.92 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚄 Unlock your layout’s full potential with KATO’s powerhouse chassis! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-105 (japan import) by kato - **How much does it cost?** € 36.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74289011-powered-motorized-chassis-kato-11-105-japan-import) ## Best For - kato enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kato brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Power:** Self-propelled motorized chassis—no batteries required, just pure mechanical strength - • **Economical Excellence:** Cost-effective alternative to pricey locomotives without sacrificing quality or fun - • **Scale-Perfect Precision:** Authentic 1:160 N scale for true-to-life modeling - • **Versatile Compatibility:** Easily adapts to multiple shell types (F3,7,9, FB) for personalized layouts - • **Customizable Performance:** Add weight to unlock full pulling potential—pulls up to 7 cars smoothly on tight curves ## Overview The KATO 11-105 Powered Motorized Chassis is a finely engineered 1:160 scale model train base designed for serious hobbyists. It features a strong, self-powered motor that requires no batteries and delivers impressive pulling power when weighted properly. Compatible with various shell types, it offers a customizable and economical solution for enhancing model train layouts with smooth, reliable performance. ## Description Suitable for the following scale(s): N Scale Review: Works great - Exactly what you would expect from kato Review: Use your imagination. - Great little motors and very strong. A lot of buyers complaining about pulling power. You have to add 13 grams of weight. (flatten out fishing weights with double face tape) for them to show their true strength. The only difference from the 105,106,107 units are the style of trucks, all have same motor. F3,7,9 shells are easiest to adapt along with FB units. Just cut the back off, next to ladders with hobby saw, shorten front half and sand / fit carefully, pack with shims. Restores the crappy running or dead trolleys to nice runners. Still perfecting a way to add lights. With the price of locomotives going sky high these days, they are a economical alternative. Very fun to see the result. The vid shows FA & FB modified units pulling 7 cars and a Caboose,1/4 throttle, 4.5 volts. On a 8.5in radius!! smooth as silk. Sorry for the test paint job LOL. Stick with the two wheel cars, less resistance. Most all the Japan cars are black so they take paint for the American look. These two will pull 6 Beer can tankers or 70 ton ore cars with cabooses easy. My mini / pocket line system is growing fast. Have a bigger layout, now its getting neglected. ## Features - This item is NOT a toy and is intended for modelling use - Scale - 1:160 (UK Models 1:148) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0003KCPGY | | Additional Features | Portable | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Batteries are Included | No | | Battery Description | Not required | | Best Sellers Rank | #324,625 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #26,054 in Hobby Remote & App Controlled Vehicles & Parts | | Brand Name | Kato | | Color | Black | | Customer Package Type | Not FFP Certified | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (197) | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years | | Educational Objective | Model building and assembly skills development | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 1.18 x 4.33 x 3.15 inches | | Manufacturer | KATO | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1000 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 11-105 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | 11-105 | | Model Number | 11-105 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Operation Mode | Self-Propelled | | Power Source | Manual Powered | | Scale | 1:87 Scale | | Size | 3 cm | | Theme | Car | | Toy Vehicle Form | Car | | UPC | 743181070652 772223241217 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-105 (japan import) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BgmC1VKGL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What bodies can i use on this? i would like to run a gp38 or 40 body if possible** A: A street car body or a very small 0/6/0 or 0/4/0. I used a dock side and it worked very well. Very little modification. Adding MTL couplers is a problem. I used dummy knuckles. **Q: Is the Kato 11-105 driven on one truck or two** A: Electrical pick up seems to be both trucks, but only one truck drives the train. **Q: Re: Kato motorized chasses 11-103 through 11-107, which is more powerful? also shortest vs. longest? where bodies available? Thanks.** A: Hi , it is different of these unit number to be installed the power unit . So , it is not the powerful , but the type to be the making trains . The 11-103 is used to light , small trains , for example B trains shorty . In N Scale , it needs not to be the powerful . I think , It is difficult to be changed from the train of 11-103 to the unit of 11-107. The speed is from power pack . **Q: What are the dimensions, Length,width, height. & truck spacing ?** A: 58mm long x 15.3 mm wide . 32 mm center to center of the trucks . 15.9 mm high , if you search this on a popular online auction site they show pictures of it with the measurements . you'll probably need to look at several listings to find the seller that shows pictures . when I purchased several of these here Amazon had the best price ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great *by C***Y on February 15, 2026* Exactly what you would expect from kato ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use your imagination. *by S***T on March 26, 2024* Great little motors and very strong. A lot of buyers complaining about pulling power. You have to add 13 grams of weight. (flatten out fishing weights with double face tape) for them to show their true strength. The only difference from the 105,106,107 units are the style of trucks, all have same motor. F3,7,9 shells are easiest to adapt along with FB units. Just cut the back off, next to ladders with hobby saw, shorten front half and sand / fit carefully, pack with shims. Restores the crappy running or dead trolleys to nice runners. Still perfecting a way to add lights. With the price of locomotives going sky high these days, they are a economical alternative. Very fun to see the result. The vid shows FA & FB modified units pulling 7 cars and a Caboose,1/4 throttle, 4.5 volts. On a 8.5in radius!! smooth as silk. Sorry for the test paint job LOL. Stick with the two wheel cars, less resistance. Most all the Japan cars are black so they take paint for the American look. These two will pull 6 Beer can tankers or 70 ton ore cars with cabooses easy. My mini / pocket line system is growing fast. Have a bigger layout, now its getting neglected. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the price, why not? *by P***Y on July 25, 2025* I use this mostly for testing track electrical continuity. Typical of anything made by Kato, it runs great, but is also very fast. Ridiculously fast, in fact. It is very lightweight and therefore does not have much pulling power. On an incline it will not pull even a single car, but add weight and it should do better. Not sure what I will use it for beyond zipping around my layout, but for the price I couldn’t resist. Also, the Rapido couplers it comes with are kinda useless for modern N scale rolling stock. ## Frequently Bought Together - Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-105 (japan import) - Kato 11-107 Driving Unit For B Train Shorty Commuter Train 2 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74289011-powered-motorized-chassis-kato-11-105-japan-import](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74289011-powered-motorized-chassis-kato-11-105-japan-import) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*