R/C Buyer's Guide: Traxxas
By: Tim Gluth
Get to Know the Traxxas Lineup of Radio-Controlled Cars, Trucks & Boats
While it always hasn’t been the case, Traxxas has become one of the bigger names in the radio-controlled vehicle hobby. Their durable chassis construction and eye-catching car and truck designs capture the imaginations of many would-be and veteran R/C enthusiasts.
The first hobby-grade radio-controlled truck that I purchased was a Traxxas Slash 4x4. As soon as I drove it, I became a fan of this brand. Whether you’re looking for your first R/C machine or are making additions to your fleet, Traxxas offers a variety of models for all ages and skill levels.
With vehicles ranging in size and scale from 1/18 to ⅛-scale, Traxxas has a radio-controlled machine for any type of use. Getting their start in off-road racing, they have grown and expanded to all areas of the hobby, offering not only on-road and off-road vehicles but also R/C boats and a quadcopter.
Along with their expansive “vertical” growth, Traxxas has a knack for expanding their product lines outward by repurposing tried and true platforms and chassis setups and outfitting them with new bodies and exterior details.
If you’re new to the hobby or are on the hunt for a new toy to add to your collection, here is a guide to help you learn about the massive lineup of radio-controlled vehicles that Traxxas offers.
What You’ll Find on All Traxxas Models
- 2.4GHz radio systems
- Waterproof/water-resistant electronics
- Brushed or brushless motors
Buggies
Traxxas Bandit (1/10 Scale, Electric)
- Bandit - $169.95 to $199.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Bandit VXL - $339.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
Stadium Trucks
Traxxas Rustler (1/10 Scale, Electric & Nitro)
- Rustler - $169.95 - $209.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Rustler VXL - $279.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Rustler 4x4 - $319.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Rustler 4x4 VXL - $419.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Nitro Rustler (with TSM) - $355.95
- Nitro engine
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Monster Trucks & Off-Road Trucks
Traxxas Stampede [Model & Platform] (1/10 Electric & Nitro)
- Stampede - $209.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Stampede VXL - $359.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 2-wheel motor
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Stampede 4x4 - $319.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Stampede 4x4 VXL - $469.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Bigfoot - $215.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Bigfoot No. 1 - $245.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Classic Bigfoot styling
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
Traxxas T-Maxx (1/10 Scale, Nitro)
- T-Maxx Classic $429.95
- Nitro engine
- 4-wheel drive
- T-Maxx 3.3 - $519.95
- Nitro engine
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Traxxas E-Revo (1/16 & 1/10 Scale, Electric)
- 1/16 E-Revo - $189.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- 1/16 E-Revo VXL - $269.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- E-Revo 2.0 VXL Brushless - $599.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Updated body, wheels, and tires
Traxxas Jato (1/10 Scale, Nitro)
- Jato 3.3 - $459.95
- Nitro engine
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Traxxas Summit (1/16 & 1/10 Scale, Electric)
- 1/16 Summit VXL - $265.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Summit - $499.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
Traxxas Hoss 4x4 VXL (1/10-scale, Electric)
- Hoss 4x4 VXL - $479.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Traxxas Maxx (1/10-scale, Electric)
- Maxx - 549.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stablity Management (TSM)
Traxxas X-Maxx (Larger Scale, Electric)
- X-Maxx - $929.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Traxxas TRX-4 Scale Trail Rig (1/10 Scale, Electric)
- TRX-4 Land Rover Defender - $469.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Cruise-control
- Remote-locking differentials
- TRX-4 Tactical Unit - $449.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Cruise-control
- Remote-locking differentials
- TRX-4 Ford Bronco - $469.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Cruise-control
- Remote-locking differentials
- TRX-4 1979 Chevy Blazer - $519.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Cruise-control
- Remote-locking differentials
- TRX-4 G 500 4x4 - $399.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Cruise-control
- Remote-locking differentials
- TRX-4 Traxx - $549.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Cruise-control
- Remote-locking differentials
- TRX-4 Sport - $359.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- TRX-4 Chassis Kit - $395.99
- Full TRX-4 chassis
- Brushed electric motor, ESC, and steering servo
- Select your own body
- TRX-4 Sport Kit - $299.99
- Full TRX-4 chassis
- TRX-4 Sport body
- Brushed electric motor, ESC, and steering servo
Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer (1/7 Scale, Electric)
Unlimited Desert Racer - $759.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Scale details throughout
Short Course Trucks
Traxxas Slash/Slayer [Model & Platform] (1/16 & 1/10 Scale, Electric & Nitro)
- 1/16 Slash 4x4 - $179.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Slash - $199.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Slash - $239.99
- Brushed electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Slash OBA - $289.95
- Brushed electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- On-board audio
- Slash VXL - $319.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Slash VXL (with TSM & OBA) - $419.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Slash 4x4 - $319.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Slash 4x4 VXL - $399.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Slash 4x4 Ultimate - $529.99
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Traxxas iD Power Cell battery
- Nitro Slash - $385.99
- Nitro engine
- 2-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Slayer Pro 4x4 - $489.99
- Nitro engine
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
On-Road Cars
Traxxas XO-1 (1/7 Scale, Electric)
- XO-1 - $799.95
- Brushless electric motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Traxxas 4-TEC (1/10 Scale, Electric)
- Ford GT - $279.99
- Brushed motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Ford Mustang GT - $279.99
- Brushed motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- Ford Fiesta ST Rally - $289.99
- 4-TEC Brushed Chassis (without body) - $225.99
- Brushed motor
- 4-wheel drive
- 4-TEC Brushless Chassis (without body) - $375.99
- Brushed motor
- 4-wheel drive
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Boats
Traxxas Blast (1/10 Scale, Electric)
- Blast - $159.95
- Brushed electric motor
Traxxas Spartan (1/10 Scale, Electric)
- Spartan Race Boat - $429.95
- Brushless electric motor
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Traxxas M41 Catamaran (1/10 Scale, Electric)
- M41 Catamaran - $479.95
- Brushless electric motor
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
Image credit: Traxxas
