LaTrax 1/18 Desert Prerunner 4WD Electric RTR RC Truck vs Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger

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Both trucks are electric and RTR (Ready to Run) RC Trucks. The LaTrax has 4WD and the Traxxas Slash has 2WD. The LaTrax is a desert prerunner truck and the Traxxas Slash is a short course truck. Both come with a battery and charger.

RC Trucks LaTrax 1/18 Desert Prerunner 4WD Electric RTR RC Truck Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#29
#56
Length 12.16" (309mm) ­ 22.36 Inches (568mm)
Front Track 6.73" (171mm) ­ 11.65 Inches (296mm)
Rear Track 6.73" (171mm) ­ 11.65 Inches (296mm)
Weight (with battery) 26.06oz (739g)
Height (overall) 4.61" (117mm) ­ 7.60 Inches (193mm)
Wheelbase 6.44" (164mm) ­ 12.75 Inches (324mm)
Wheel Diameter 1.38" (35mm) (Outer) ­ 2.2 Inches (56mm) Outer
Shock Length (front/rear) 2.36" (60mm)
Ground Clearance 0.59" (15mm)
Motor (electric) 370 Brushed ­ Titan 12T 500 (12-turn)
Transmission 10T Pinion / 60T Spur
Gear Ratio (internal) 2.5
Overall Drive Ratio 15 ­ 19.23 (stock, out-of-box)
Differential Type Hardened Steel Bevel (Ring and Pinion) ­ Hardened Steel Bevel, Sealed, Limited Slip
Gear Pitch 0.5 Mod. ­ 32
Drive System Shaft-driven 4WD ­ Shaft-Driven, Direct Drive 4WD
Battery Tray Dimensions 102mm x 35mm x 18mm
Included Batteries 7.2V NiMH with Charger 4 "AA" (Transmitter) Videos Hide Videos Show Videos RC Fun for Under $130 | LaTrax Prerunner - Powered by Traxxas! Whether you're a beginner in RC or a seasoned pro, the LaTrax ... ­ Traxxas 7-cell NiMH battery with iDTM
Center Ground Clearance ­ 2.83 Inches (72mm)
Weight ­ 5.86lbs (2.66kg)
Shock Length ­ Long (front), XXLong (rear)
Tires ­ Traxxas 2.2" Pre-Glued with Foam Inserts
Tire Diameter ­ 4.31 Inches (109.5mm) (front and rear)
Wheels (front/rear) ­ 2.2" Split-Spoke, Green or Orange Beadlock
Speed Control Type ­ XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
Chassis Structure/Material ­ Molded Tub / Nylon Composite
Steering ­ Dual-Bellcrank with Integrated Servo Saver
Radio System ­ TQ 2.4GHz (2-channel)
Body ­ ProGraphix, Traxxas Slash
Skill Level ­ 1
*Battery Tray Dimensions ­ 165mm x 49.5mm x 23mm, 25mm
Included Charger ­ Traxxas 4-amp DC Peak Detecting Fast Charger
Details
Brand Traxxas Traxxas
Prices
MSRP $149.95 $299.95
Used Price $104.97 $209.97
Sale Price $134.96 $269.96

RC Trucks Descriptions

LaTrax 1/18 Desert Prerunner 4WD Electric RTR RC Truck

This is a Radio Controlled (RC) Desert Prerunner 4WD Electric truck. It is ready to run (RTR) out of the box with a pre-painted and decaled body. It includes a 2.4GHz Radio System, Waterproof Electronics, and a 7.2v NiMH Battery & Charger. This truck is great for off-road racing and bashing.

Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger

If you want to experience the cutting edge of RC truck performance, the Slash 4x4 is the truck for you. The Slash 4x4 combines the best elements of the Slash 2WD and Stampede 4x4 to create a whole new level of fun. With a low center of gravity, a narrow width, and a wheelbase of just 11.2", the Slash 4x4 handles like no Other. And, of course, it comes with the high-performance Traxxas Velineon brushless power system and the TQi 2.4GHz radio system.

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