The Traxxas Stampede XL-5 is the newest brushed motor version of this popular RC monster truck. Discover the major upgrades and changes to the chassis, transmission, drivetrain, suspension, and engine of the Stampede XL-5.
Since its debut the Traxxas Revo 3.3 has been a favorite of many RC race competitors. Both the Classic Revo and the 3.3 continue to dominate in the off-road monster truck category due to their reliability and performance. The Revo 3.3 improves on the Classic with a bigger engine, better suspension, and lengthened chassis.
Monster trucks excel in rough off-road terrain but can handle most any surface. Spewing dirt, climbing rocks, and doing jumps off ramps and hills make monster trucks an RC favorite. Of all the 1:8 and 1:10 scale Ready-to-Run nitro monster trucks on the market, About.com readers favor these few by a wide margin.
This 4-wheel drive monster truck with reverse has improved strength, adjustability, and ease of maintenance. It has two suspension modes including 3.75 inches of ground clearance in "Rumble Mode" and multiple adjustable features for fine-tuning for different types of terrain.
The Savage X features a 4.07cc big block engine, 2-speed transmission, and 4 wheel drive. A chassis redesign provides a 5mm lower center of gravity than previous Savage designs and easy access to key components such as the gear box and differentials. Check out the specs and features on this Ready-to-Run nitro RC.
In the 1:8 scale RTR nitro monster truck arena, HPI, DuraTrax, Team Associated, OFNA, and Kyosho each have a powerful entry.
Traxxas pits its 1:10 scale monster trucks against the slightly larger 1:8 Scale models from Team Losi, HPI, and others.
Previous monster trucks have boasted impressive appearance, speed, and agility. However, the Duratrax research team assessed the factors that others failed to acknowledge and compensated for the lack of adjustability, difficult maintenance, and high roll over tendency of monster trucks.
What caught my eye about the HPI Savage LE was that it had a three speed transmission. There's nothing like hearing a nitro engine shifting through the staight aways, especially three times. See what comes with the HPI Savage 25 Limited Edition RTR Nitro RC Monster Truck.
The Traxxas 1:10 scale electric RC monster truck known as the E-Maxx comes Ready-to-Run and is what a monster truck should be: 4-wheel drive.
The Stampede, one of the many off-road RC trucks from Traxxas, is an electric RC monster truck that lives up to the Traxxas reputation for quality.
