Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed vs Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger & LED Lights

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The Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed is a much more expensive and advanced RC truck than the Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger & LED Lights. The Unlimited Desert Racer is a brushless, 4WD truck that comes with LED lights factory-installed, while the Slash 4x4 is a brushed, 1/10 short course truck that includes a battery and charger, as well as LED lights. The Unlimited Desert Racer is faster and more powerful than the Slash 4x4, and would be better suited for experienced RC drivers.

RC Trucks Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger & LED Lights Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed
Summary
Rating
Review Rating Not Rated
Review Rating 100%
Rank
#55
#41
Length 22.4 Inches (568mm) 27.32 inches (694mm)
Front Track 11.65 Inches (296mm) 13.57 inches (345mm)
Rear Track 11.65 Inches (296mm) 13.57 inches (345mm)
Center Ground Clearance 2.83 Inches (72mm)
Weight 5.86lbs (2.66kg) 13.4lb (6.1kg)
Height (overall) 7.60 Inches (193mm)
Wheelbase 12.75 Inches (324mm) 16.53 inches (420mm)
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" black and silver Split-Spoke
Wheel Diameter 2.2 Inches (56mm) Outer
Speed Control Type XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
Motor (electric) Titan 12T 500 (12-turn) 2200kV
Overall Drive Ratio 19.23 (stock, out-of-box) 17.89
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 Shaft driven 4WD
Steering Dual-Bellcrank with Integrated Servo Saver Dual bellcranks with ball bearings
Radio System TQ 2.4GHz (2-channel) TQi 2-channel transmitter with 6533 TSM receiver
Body ProGraphix, Traxxas Slash
Skill Level 1 5
*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 iD
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
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 $329.95 $799.95
Used Price $230.97 $559.97
Sale Price $296.96 $719.96

RC Trucks Descriptions

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

The Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushed 1/10 Short Course RTR Truck w/Batt & Charger & LED Lights is a radio-controlled truck that can reach speeds of up to 30mph. It comes with a battery and charger, as well as LED lights for nighttime driving. This truck is ready to race right out of the box and is sure to provide hours of fun.

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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