Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer RC 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR w/3S LiPo COMBO vs Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer 4WD RTR Rock Crawler Trail Truck

Put rc crawlers head to head to compare size, weight, and more.

vs

Comparisons

The Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer RC 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR w/3S LiPo COMBO is a great choice for anyone looking for an RC rock crawler that is both capable and reliable. The Chevy K5 Blazer 4WD RTR Rock Crawler Trail Truck is anOther great choice that is slightly less expensive. Both are great choices, but the Traxxas TRX-4 comes with a few more features that make it the better choice for most people.

RC Crawlers Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer 4WD RTR Rock Crawler Trail Truck Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer RC 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR w/3S LiPo COMBO
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 100%
Review Rating 96%
Rank
#52
#51
Requires Battery and charger - see recommended items at bottom
Scale details grille, chrome bumpers, side mirrors, door handles, and wipers LED-ready headlights and tail lights Tinted windows Authentic decal sheet Full Nylon composite wheel wells and floor pans Trail-tuned XL-5 HV Waterproof Electronic Speed Control Fully waterproof design Five drive profiles Sport Mode - forward / brake / reverse Race Mode - forward / brake / no reverse Training Mode - 50% forward / 100% brake / 50% reverse (patented) Trail Mode - forward / brake / reverse / with trail-tuned drag brake in neutral Crawl Mode - forward / instant reverse - no neutral with 100% hill holding brake Traxxas EZ-Set one-button setup Large, efficient heat sink Wide voltage latitude 6-7 cell NiMH (7.2–8.4V) and 2–3s LiPo (7.4–11.1V) Two stage low voltage protection (LVD) Motor Powerful Titan 21T reverse rotation motor with internal cooling fan Precision, preset gear mesh adjustments Motor retention separate from gear mesh Portal Axles Increase ground clearance Eliminate torque twist Steel gears Improve axle geometry and reduce strain on driveshafts Rigid Steel Frame 1.5mm thick steel frame rails increase torsional rigidity Innovative design allows four wheelbase positions (300mm, 312mm, 324mm, 336mm) Adjustable rear shock tower positions for SWB and LWB configurations Bumpers adjust fore and aft Rugged rock rails adjust for width Wire routing clips integrated into frame rails Drivetrain Full-time shaft driven 4-wheel drive Tough 6mm stub axles Steel front CV driveshafts Hardened steel rear axle shafts Remote locking steel gear differentials with cable-actuation Steel gear transfer case Innovative Battery Compartment Hinged battery strap allows quick and easy battery access No pins to lose Accommodates different height batteries Accepts full-size long battery packs Integrated compartment accepts smaller 1/16 scale batteries (with optional strap) Secondary front battery tray accepts smaller 1/16 scale batteries (with optional strap) Transmission Two speed high/low range with remote shifting Dual horizontal shafts Twin friction plate slipper clutch Easily removed for servicing Steering Chassis mounted 2075X metal gear digital servo Superior 45-degree steering angle Direct steering (no servo saver) Steering geometry corrected for bump steer Suspension Front - 3 link with panhard Rear - Triangulated 4 link Heavy-duty rod ends with steel hollow balls 5mm diameter steel link rods with 4mm threaded ends Aluminum GTS Shocks Oil-filled coilover GTS shocks exclusive to TRX-4 chassis Silver-anodized aluminum bodies Threaded bodies with collars easily adjust ride height Silky smooth damping for the toughest trails O-ring cap seal and dual X-ring shaft seals Wheels and Tires Replica chrome wheels with hub inserts Pre-mounted 1.9” Canyon Trail tires with trail-tuned foam inserts Trail tuned S1 rubber compound 12mm steel hex Transmitter TQi 2.4GHz 4-channel transmitter Traxxas Link enabled Telemetry ready #6533 5-channel micro receiver with failsafe Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link enabled models Exclusive Cruise Control feature for extended trail driving Adjustable steering and throttle sensitivity (exponential) Adjustable steering and throttle endpoints High 13ms frame rate and near-zero latency for responsive control Patented O-ring sealed watertight receiver box keeps the micro receiver dry Sealed Ball Bearings Hex hardware with rust-resistant black oxide coating All-New Chassis Design grille, chrome bumpers, side mirrors, door handles, and wipers LED-ready headlights and tail lights Tinted windows Authentic decal sheet Full Nylon composite wheel wells and floor pans Trail-tuned XL-5 HV Waterproof Electronic Speed Control Fully waterproof design Five drive profiles Sport Mode - forward / brake / reverse Race Mode - forward / brake / no reverse Training Mode - 50% forward / 100% brake / 50% reverse (patented) Trail Mode - forward / brake / reverse / with trail-tuned drag brake in neutral Crawl Mode - forward / instant reverse - no neutral with 100% hill holding brake Traxxas EZ-Set one-button setup Large, efficient heat sink Wide voltage latitude 6-7 cell NiMH (7.2–8.4V) and 2–3s LiPo (7.4–11.1V) Two stage low voltage protection (LVD) Motor Powerful Titan 21T reverse rotation motor with internal cooling fan Precision, preset gear mesh adjustments Motor retention separate from gear mesh Portal Axles Increase ground clearance Eliminate torque twist Steel gears Improve axle geometry and reduce strain on driveshafts Rigid Steel Frame 1.5mm thick steel frame rails increase torsional rigidity Innovative design allows four wheelbase positions (300mm, 312mm, 324mm, 336mm) Adjustable rear shock tower positions for SWB and LWB configurations Bumpers adjust fore and aft Rugged rock rails adjust for width Wire routing clips integrated into frame rails Drivetrain Full-time shaft driven 4-wheel drive Tough 6mm stub axles Steel front CV driveshafts Hardened steel rear axle shafts Remote locking steel gear differentials with cable-actuation Steel gear transfer case Innovative Battery Compartment Hinged battery strap allows quick and easy battery access No pins to lose Accommodates different height batteries Accepts full-size long battery packs Integrated compartment accepts smaller 1/16 scale batteries (with optional strap) Secondary front battery tray accepts smaller 1/16 scale batteries (with optional strap) Transmission Two speed high/low range with remote shifting Dual horizontal shafts Twin friction plate slipper clutch Easily removed for servicing Steering Chassis mounted 2075X metal gear digital servo Superior 45-degree steering angle Direct steering (no servo saver) Steering geometry corrected for bump steer Suspension Front - 3 link with panhard Rear - Triangulated 4 link Heavy-duty rod ends with steel hollow balls 5mm diameter steel link rods with 4mm threaded ends Aluminum GTS Shocks Oil-filled coilover GTS shocks exclusive to TRX-4 chassis Silver-anodized aluminum bodies Threaded bodies with collars easily adjust ride height Silky smooth damping for the toughest trails O-ring cap seal and dual X-ring shaft seals Wheels and Tires Replica chrome wheels with hub inserts Pre-mounted 1.9” Canyon Trail tires with trail-tuned foam inserts Trail tuned S1 rubber compound 12mm steel hex Transmitter TQi 2.4GHz 4-channel transmitter Traxxas Link enabled Telemetry ready #6533 5-channel micro receiver with failsafe Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link enabled models Exclusive Cruise Control feature for extended trail driving Adjustable steering and throttle sensitivity (exponential) Adjustable steering and throttle endpoints High 13ms frame rate and near-zero latency for responsive control Patented O-ring sealed watertight receiver box keeps the micro receiver dry Sealed Ball Bearings Hex hardware with rust-resistant black oxide coating All-New Chassis Design
Optional light kits (sold separately) illuminate the trail ahead and provide an authentic appearance. A separate regulated power supply ensures powerful lighting with consistent brightness. TRX-4 Specifications Length 20.62 inches (524mm) 20.62 inches (524mm)
Front Track 9.78 inches (249mm) 9.78 inches (249mm)
Rear Track 9.78 inches (249mm) 9.78 inches (249mm)
Ground Clearance 3.14 inches (80mm) 3.14 inches (80mm)
Weight 6.26lb (2.84kg) 6.26lb (2.84kg)
Height (overall) 10.05 inches (255mm) 10.05 inches (255mm)
Wheelbase 12.28 inches (312mm) 12.28 inches (312mm)
Approach Angle 59 degrees 59 degrees
Departure Angle 47 degrees 47 degrees
Breakover Angle 59 degrees 59 degrees
Front Shock Length 3.54 inches (90mm) 3.54 inches (90mm)
Rear Shock Length 3.54 inches (90mm) 3.54 inches (90mm)
Front Wheels 1.9 x 1.02 inches (49 x 26mm) 1.9 x 1.02 inches (49 x 26mm)
Rear Wheels 1.9 x 1.02 inches (49 x 26mm) 1.9 x 1.02 inches (49 x 26mm)
Front Tires 4.64 x 1.89 inches (118 x 48mm) 4.64 x 1.89 inches (118 x 48mm)
Rear Tires 4.64 x 1.89 inches (118 x 48mm) 4.64 x 1.89 inches (118 x 48mm)
Hex Size 12mm 12mm
Speed Control XL-5 HV XL-5 HV
Motor (electric) 21T Reverse Rotation 21T Reverse Rotation
Transmission 2-speed Hi-Lo, Remote Shifting 2-speed Hi-Lo, Remote Shifting
Gear Pitch 32P 32P
Differential Type 4 Gear, Remote Locking 4 Gear, Remote Locking
Chassis Structure / Material Steel Ladder Frame with Nylon Composite Crossmembers Steel Ladder Frame with Nylon Composite Crossmembers
Brake Type Electronic “Hill Hold” Electronic "Hill Hold"
Drive System Shaft driven 4WD Shaft driven 4WD
Steering Chassis Mounted Servo Chassis Mounted Servo
Servo 2075X Metal Gear 2075X Metal Gear
Transmitter TQi 2.4 GHz 4-Channel Transmitter TQi 2.4 GHz 4-Channel Transmitter
Receiver 6533 6533
Skill Level 2 2
Battery Tray 158.75 L x 47 W x 23/26mm H Requires 158.75 L x 47 W x 23/26mm H Requires
Videos Hide Videos Show Videos Super-Scale RC Blazer | Traxxas Chevrolet K5 Blazer Learn More https
Details
Brand Traxxas Traxxas
Prices
MSRP $519.95 $634.90
Used Price $363.97 $444.43
Sale Price $467.96 $571.41

RC Crawlers Descriptions

Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer 4WD RTR Rock Crawler Trail Truck

The Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer 4WD RTR Rock Crawler Trail Truck is a four-wheel drive rock crawling and trail trucks. It is powered by a 12-turn brushed motor and features a three-speed transmission, full-time four-wheel drive, and lockable diffs. This truck also includes a waterproof electronics system, LED lights, and aluminum shocks.

Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer RC 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR w/3S LiPo COMBO

This is the Traxxas TRX-4 Chevy K5 Blazer pre-painted and pre-assembled Rock Crawler with 2.4GHz TQi Radio System and 3S Lipo Battery Combo. It includes the Trail-tuned XL-5esc Speed Control and brushless-ready 2075X motor for extended range and high-speed power. The waterproof XL-5 esc provides incredible crawling capabilities and smooth operation on any trail. The included 2.4GHz radio system gives you the freedom to go where you want, without worrying about frequency conflicts. The 3s LiPo battery combo gives you the power to conquer any terrain.

Suggested Comparisons