Big Squid RC Unboxes & Tests the Traxxas XRT [Video]
By: Tim Gluth
My friends at Big Squid RC got their hands on the Traxxas XRT and have put together some great overview and action footage of this machine. If you're a fan of large-scale R/C bashers that offer plenty of performance and fun, you'll want to take a look at the following videos.
Unboxing the Traxxas XRT
Back-yard Bashing the Traxxas XRT
Traxxas XRT Specs:
- Length (including wing): 31.41 inches (798mm)
- Front Track: 23.43 inches (595mm)
- Rear Track: 23.43 inches (595mm)
- Ground Clearance: 1.93 inches (49mm)
- Weight:
- 19.70 pounds (8.94kgs) - without body
- 21.03 pounds (9.54kgs) - with body
- 23.87 pounds (10.83kgs) - with body & two 4s 6700mAh LiPos
- Height:
- 10.15 inches (258mm) - ride height
- 12.12 inches (308mm) - full droop
- Wheelbase: 18.9 inches (480mm)
- Shock Length (front): 6.79 inches (173mm)
- Shock Length (rear): 6.79 inches (173mm)
- Tires (Pre-Glued): 7.4 x 4.0 inches (188mm x 102mm)
- Wheels: 4.3 x 5.7 inches (110mm x 147mm)
- Speed Control: Velineon® VXL-8s
- Motor (electric): Velineon® 1200XL Brushless with heat sink and dual fan shrouds
- Overall Drive Ratio: 20.6:1 (20/50 motor pinion and spur gear)
- Differential Type: Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip
- Gear Pitch (Spur and Pinion): Module 1.0
- Chassis Structure/Material: Composite Nylon Tub
- Brake Type: Electronic
- Drive System: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Steering: Bellcrank
- Radio System: TQi™ 2.4GHz Transmitter with TSM® receiver™
- Servo: Torque: 365oz. Speed: 0.17 sec/ 60 degrees(6.0V)
- Top Speed: 60+ MPH with two 4s LiPo batteries and included optional gearing
- Skill Level: 5
- Battery Tray: 186mm x 51mm x 44mm
- Required Batteries: 4 “AA” (transmitter) and 4-cell LiPo battery (x2)
Priced at $999.95, the XRT will be available for purchase through Traxxas and its dealers. Visit traxxas.com to learn more about this massive R/C basher.
Image credit: Big Squid RC
