Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed vs Traxxas 1/10 Summit 4WD RTR Monster Truck w/TQi

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The Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed has a higher top speed and is more powerful than the Traxxas 1/10 Summit 4WD RTR Monster Truck w/TQi. The Unlimited Desert Racer also has LED lights installed, while the Summit does not. Both trucks are four-wheel drive and ready-to-run right out of the box, but the Unlimited Desert Racer is better suited for off-road racing while the Summit is better suited for monster truck action.

RC Trucks Traxxas 1/10 Summit 4WD RTR Monster Truck w/TQi Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#82
#41
Length ­ 22.17 inches (563mm) 27.32 inches (694mm)
Center Ground Clearance ­ 4.76 inches (121mm)
Weight ­ 11lbs (4.98kg) (w/o batteries), 12.7lbs (5.75kg) (with batteries) 13.4lb (6.1kg)
Height (overall) ­ 12.6 inches (320mm)
Wheelbase ­ 14.84 inches (377mm) 16.53 inches (420mm)
Overall Drive Ratio ­ 18.67 (stock, out-of-box) 17.89
Differential Type ­ Bevel Gear, Sealed, Limited Slip
Gear Pitch ­ 32-Pitch
Drive System ­ Shaft-Driven 4WD Shaft driven 4WD
Steering ­ Bellcrank Dual bellcranks with ball bearings
Radio System ­ TQi 2.4GHz (4-channel) TQi 2-channel transmitter with 6533 TSM receiver
Skill Level 2 5
Front Track 13.57 inches (345mm)
Rear Track 13.57 inches (345mm)
Ground Clearance 2.27 inches (58mm)
Height 10.29 inches (261mm)
Front Shock Length 5.28 inches (134mm)
Front Threaded Shock Length 5.28 inches (134mm)
Rear Shock Length 6.3 inches (160mm)
Rear Threaded Shock Length 5.55 inches (139mm)
Tires (pre-glued) 134mm x 57mm BFGoodrich KR3 replicas
Wheels dual diameter 40mm x 56/81mm
Speed Control Velineon VXL-6s
Motor (electric) 2200kV
Transmission Direct-drive with Torque-Biasing Center Drive
Front Differential Type Sealed, 4-gear
Rear Differential Type Locked spool
Center Differential Type Sealed, 4-gear (1M weight oil)
Chassis Structure / Material Inverted composite tub
Brake Type Electronic
Servo 2075X Metal Gear
Top Speed (stock gearing) 4s LiPo - 30+ mph, 6s LiPo - 50+ mph
Battery Compartment 181mm x 46mm x 56mm
Details
Brand Traxxas Traxxas
Prices
MSRP $499.95 $799.95
Used Price $349.97 $559.97
Sale Price $449.96 $719.96

RC Trucks Descriptions

Traxxas 1/10 Summit 4WD RTR Monster Truck w/TQi

2.4GHz Radio This is the Traxxas 1/10 Summit 4WD RTR Monster Truck with TQi 2.4GHz Radio. This ready-to-run Summit comes fully-assembled with honored features like a three-speed transmission, high-torque digital steering servo, waterproof electronics, and detailed facsimile tires. The TQi radio system keeps you in complete control with cutting edge 2.4GHz technology. The receiver remembers your driving profile and adjusts automatically for lap-after-lap driving perfection. summit's unique shaft-driven 4WD system features an extra-wide driveshaft that's reinForced with heavy-duty dogbones.

Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed

This is the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck with LED Lights Factory-Installed. Ready to race right out of the box, the Unlimited Desert Racer comes fully assembled with a TQi 2.4GHz radio system, Velineon brushless power system, and painted and decaled body. Just add batteries and fuel! When the sun goes down, the LED lights built into the roll cage come to life for continued off-road action.

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