Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed vs Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL Brushless RTR Monster Truck w/TSM & TQi

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The VXL Stampede 4x4 Monster Truck from Traxxas is a brushless RC truck that comes with a TQi radio system and TSM. It is ready to run right out of the box and requires no assembly. The Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck from Traxxas also comes ready to run with LED lights installed at the factory. It is a bit more expensive than the Stampede, but it is a larger truck and has more features.

RC Trucks Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL Brushless RTR Monster Truck w/TSM & TQi Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer 4WD Brushless RTR RC Truck w/LED Lights Factory-Installed
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 96%
Review Rating 100%
Rank
#64
#41
Length 19.69 Inches (500mm) / 15.63 Inches (397mm) without wheelie bar 27.32 inches (694mm)
Front Track 13.39 Inches (340mm) 13.57 inches (345mm)
Rear Track 13.39 Inches (340mm) 13.57 inches (345mm)
Center Ground Clearance 2.90 Inches (74mm)
Weight 66.45oz (1.88kg) 13.4lb (6.1kg)
Height (overall) 9.21 Inches (234mm)
Wheelbase 10.83 Inches (275mm) 16.53 inches (420mm)
Shock Length Long (front), XXLong (rear)
Tires Talon 2.8"
Tire Diameter 4.80 Inches (122mm) (front and rear)
Wheels (front/rear) 2.8" Black-Chrome (All-Star)
Wheel Diameter 2.8 Inches (72mm) Outer
Speed Control Type VXL-3s Electronic Speed Control
Motor (electric) Velineon 3500 Brushless 2200kV
Overall Drive Ratio 13.97 (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 TQi 2.4GHz (2-channel) TQi 2-channel transmitter with 6533 TSM receiver
Body ProGraphix, Traxxas Stampede
Top Speed 60+mph**
Skill Level 1 5
Battery Tray Dimensions* 142mm x 48.5mm x 23mm, 25mm
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 $399.95 $799.95
Used Price $279.97 $559.97
Sale Price $359.96 $719.96

RC Trucks Descriptions

Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL Brushless RTR Monster Truck w/TSM & TQi

The Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL is a ready-to-run monster truck that comes with a pre-installed brushless motor and ESC. It also includes a TQi radio system with transmitter, receiver, and servo. The TSM (Traxxas Stability Management) system gives you added confidence behind the wheel, whether you're carving through a turn, ripping through the whoops, or blasting over jumps.

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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