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

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There are several key differences between the LaTrax 1/18 Desert Prerunner 4WD Electric RTR and the Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger. First, the LaTrax is a four-wheel drive vehicle while the Traxxas is only two-wheel drive. Second, the LaTrax has a brushless motor while the Traxxas does not. Third, the LaTrax comes with a lipo battery and charger while the Traxxas does not. Finally, the LaTrax has a top speed of 25mph while the Traxxas has a top speed of 30mph.

RC Trucks LaTrax 1/18 Desert Prerunner 4WD Electric RTR Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#5
#56
Front Track 6.73" (171mm) ­ 11.65 Inches (296mm)
Height (overall) 4.61" (117mm) ­ 7.60 Inches (193mm)
Length 12.16" (309mm) ­ 22.36 Inches (568mm)
Rear Track 6.73" (171mm) ­ 11.65 Inches (296mm)
Weight 26.06oz (739g) ­ 5.86lbs (2.66kg)
Wheelbase 6.44" (164mm) ­ 12.75 Inches (324mm)
Center Ground Clearance ­ 2.83 Inches (72mm)
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
Wheel Diameter ­ 2.2 Inches (56mm) Outer
Speed Control Type ­ XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
Motor (electric) ­ Titan 12T 500 (12-turn)
Overall Drive Ratio ­ 19.23 (stock, out-of-box)
Differential Type ­ Hardened Steel Bevel, Sealed, Limited Slip
Gear Pitch ­ 32
Chassis Structure/Material ­ Molded Tub / Nylon Composite
Drive System ­ Shaft-Driven, Direct Drive 4WD
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
Included Batteries ­ Traxxas 7-cell NiMH battery with iDTM
Details
Brand LaTrax 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

This ready-to-run LaTrax Desert Prerunner comes equipped with everything needed to start having fun with RC, right out of the box! That includes a 2.4GHz radio system for interference-free control, plus a waterproof electronic speed controller. You also get a powerful motor and a set of durable all-terrain tires. And thanks to the advanced 4-wheel drive system, the Desert Prerunner is ready to take on any terrain imaginable.

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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