Traxxas Hobby RC Car, Truck & Motorcycle Models & Kits

Traxxas Radio Control Cars, Trucks, and Boats

RC (or Radio Controlled) car ownership and operation is an avocation for many hobbyists. Traxxas offers on-road and off-road cars and trucks, both 2-WD and 4-WD, as well as boats and buggies in their line of RC vehicles. Using state-of-the-art systems and advanced technology, implementing both electric and nitro-powered vehicles, Traxxas radio control cars, trucks, and boats offer different models such as the VXL, TRX-4, and Nitro cars and trucks.

What are some benefits of the Brushless motors?

Among the many attributes of the advanced brushless motor are:

• Higher speed range - No mechanical limitation imposed by brushes
• Less maintenance as there are no brushes
• Higher efficiency, as there is no voltage drop across brushes
• High output-power to size ratio
• Longer operational usage on a full charge

How are Traxxas RC cars powered?

The Traxxas electric vehicles come equipped with Power Cell battery packs. Nitro-powered models have a charger and a battery. The charger comes with the EZ-Start electric starting system. The only other external accessories needed are AA alkaline batteries for the radio system. Some examples of Traxxas RC vehicles that take a charger or battery are the Traxxas 36054 The Stampede XL-5 Truck, the Traxxas RTR 1/10 Rustler with Water Proof XL-5 RTR and 7 Cell Battery with Charger, and the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer Rc Race Truck.

What is the radio in Traxxas RC cars?

The Traxxas TQ transmitter is the "radio" in "radio control." This transmitter comes equipped with a pistol grip design. The trigger is used to control the vehicle's speed, as well as a wheel on the transmitter which controls the vehicle. Using proportional control, operators can regulate the throttle and steering over a long range by way of a 2.4-Ghz radio.

What is the Traxxas 8s X-Maxx vehicle?

The Traxxas 8s X-Maxx is almost 30-inches long, 14-inches high, and just over 21-inches wide. Sitting on eight-inch high tires, it comes with a variety of features. Some of these features include:

• Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
• Self Righting Feature
• Shaft Drive 4 WD Feature
• VXL-8s Waterproof Electronic Speed Control

What does RTR stand for in RC cars?

RTR stands for "Ready To Run" in radio-control-car terminology. As opposed to some units where the operator puts the unit together piece by piece, coming in a kit, RTR cars come fully assembled. All that is required for immediate use is an initial charge of about 30 minutes and batteries for the radio system. If you want to begin operation of the vehicle quickly, or you don't want to build the vehicle yourself, select an RTR vehicle.

What are some Traxxas RC car options?Some of the common Traxxas vehicles are the Traxxas TRX-4 Tactical Unit, the Traxxas E-Maxx Brushless: 1/10 Scale Electric Monster Truck, the E-Revo truck such as the Traxxas E‑Revo Brushless, and the Traxxas Slash 4x4.Content provided for informational purposes only. eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by Traxxas.