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Our Top Choice
Traxxas Stampede 4X4 Monster Truck
Traxxas is a leading brand name in the remote-controlled vehicle industry. It’s trusted to deliver products that are innovative and designed for maximum personalized fun.
Solidly built. All-terrain design. All-weather design. Easy to drive. Really fast. A lot of power. Good control. Durable.
It only comes with a car cigarette lighter charger.
Electric
Assembled
Brushed motor
1/10th
Shaft-driven, direct drive 4WD
Best Value
Redcat Racing Everest-10 Rock Crawler
Redcat Racing is committed to the delivery of exceptional RC racing experiences through products that are fun, fast, and affordable. It backs this with its awesome customer support.
Tough construction. Easy to drive. Fun to drive. Waterproof electronics. Waterproof controls. Great control. Good range. Room for upgrade. Affordable. 4WD.
It’s a bit slow, especially if you want to race with it.
Electric
Assembled
Brushed electric motor
1/10th
4-wheel drive
Axial Yeti XL 4x4 Monster Buggy
Axial has grown quickly to become a known name in the RC industry. With several awards that are proof of the quality of its products, the brand continues to aim for more.
Fun to assemble. Good-quality materials. Easy to customize. Compatible with most standard stick packs. Waterproof receiver. Realistic scale detail.
Not suitable for users new to RC truck assembly.
Electric
Kit - assembly required
Brushless 4-pole motor
1/8th
4 wheel drive
Tamiya Ford High-Lift Truck Assembly Kit
Tamiya’s products are among the very best available in the world. With over 300 quality products that include high-performance RC vehicles, it’s clearly striving to be the best.
Realistic scaling. Quality materials. Fun to build. Quick access battery compartment. All-terrain design. Durable.
This is not a ready-to-drive RC truck. It requires assembly.
Electric
Kit - assembly required
540-brushed type
1/10th
4-wheel drive
Top Race Remote Control Rock Crawler
Top Race knows how important it is to have great RC products, so its design and development teams are constantly looking for ways to improve its products.
Sturdy build. Realistic scaling. All needed batteries included. Good battery life. Drives easily on most terrains. Easy to control. Durable. Affordable.
It does not come with rechargeable batteries.
Electric
Assembled
Dual motors
1/18th
4-wheel drive