VEHICLE TYPES 2026-11-04
RC crawlers: what fits your driving?
RCCritic is research-led: we use maker data and published sources. We have not done hands-on tests yet.
Choose a crawler for slow lines over rocks, roots and a small obstacle course. This group puts trail control ahead of a speed headline.
Do not treat a crawler as a jump truck. Keep it off public roads and check permission before using a trail.
Which scale and space should you plan for?
Small 1/24 rigs can use an indoor obstacle course. A 1/6 SCX6 is physically much larger; use the actual length and weight before planning a trail.
What battery and extra items will you need?
Small RTR crawlers can include a LiPo and USB charger. Larger models often need a separate pack and compatible balance charger.
RTR means ready-to-run. It does not guarantee a drive battery, charger, wall power supply or transmitter batteries. Each model page has a separate-purchase list.
Which models span the listed prices?
From current RTR listings with a supported USD price: lowest, middle and highest maker list price. This is a price rule, not a driving assessment.
What does the filtered catalogue show?
| Model / exact code | Scale | Type | Drive | Motor | Maker list price / USD | Battery | Charger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRX-4 BroncoTraxxas / 92076-4 | not published | Rock crawler | 4WD | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| SCX24 Base CampAxial / AXI-1219 | 1/24 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $119.99 | Yes | Yes |
| SCX10 III Base CampAxial / AXI03027 | 1/10 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | not published | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| Ascent-18 High SteerRedcat / Ascent-18 brushed | 1/18 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $129.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Enduro SE Sendero RTRElement / 40107 | 1/10 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $439.99 | not published | not published |
| SCX24 Ford Bronco V2Axial / AXI00006V2T5 | 1/24 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $149.99 | Yes | Yes |
| SCX24 Dodge Power WagonAxial / AXI00007T1 | 1/24 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $159.99 | Yes | Yes |
| SCX6 Jeep JLU WranglerAxial / AXI05000T2 | 1/6 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushless | $999.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| UTB10 Capra 4WSAxial / AXI-1543T1 | 1/10 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $449.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| UTB18 Capra 4WSAxial / AXI-1750T1 | 1/18 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $249.99 | Yes | Yes |
| TRX-4M Land Rover DefenderTraxxas / 97054-1 | 1/18 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | not published | not published | not published |
How fast are these vehicles?
Speed figures below are maker claims with their stated setup. If no supported claim was captured, we show “not published”; they are not measured results.
- TRX-4 Bronco: not published
- SCX24 Base Camp: not published
- SCX10 III Base Camp: not published
- Ascent-18 High Steer: not published
- Enduro SE Sendero RTR: not published
- SCX24 Ford Bronco V2: not published
- SCX24 Dodge Power Wagon: not published
- SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler: not published
- UTB10 Capra 4WS: not published
- UTB18 Capra 4WS: not published
- TRX-4M Land Rover Defender: not published
Can you increase battery cells later?
Only if the exact ESC, motor and vehicle manual allow that cell count and pack size. A compatible connector alone is not enough. Read the battery guide.
Which sources support this page?
Use the exact model code when checking a maker page. The read date is a record of our research, not a promise that a listing stays unchanged.
- Bronco maker documentation Current retail listing not confirmed
- Traxxas TRX-4 Ford Bronco 92076-4 official parts list Current retail listing not confirmed
- Scx24 maker documentation
- scx24-base-camp official instruction manual Age recommendation: not for children under 14; this is not a toy. Adult charging supervision.
- Base Camp maker documentation
- Redcat maker documentation
- Element Current maker documentation
- Axial SCX24 Ford Bronco V2 maker specifications Exact package AXI00006V2T5. Maker list price is the USD list-price record for this variant, read 2026-11-04. RTR/RTF means assembled; check the separate-purchase list.
- Axial SCX24 Dodge Power Wagon maker specifications Exact package AXI00007T1. Maker list price is the USD list-price record for this variant, read 2026-11-04. RTR/RTF means assembled; check the separate-purchase list.
- Axial SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler maker specifications Exact package AXI05000T2. Maker list price is the USD list-price record for this variant, read 2026-11-04. RTR/RTF means assembled; check the separate-purchase list. The older Axial brand page has conflicting availability wording; Horizon’s current product data marks this listing as not discontinued. Check the live maker before ordering.
- Axial UTB10 Capra 4WS maker specifications Exact package AXI-1543T1. Maker list price is the USD list-price record for this variant, read 2026-11-04. RTR/RTF means assembled; check the separate-purchase list.
- Axial UTB18 Capra 4WS maker specifications Exact package AXI-1750T1. Maker list price is the USD list-price record for this variant, read 2026-11-04. RTR/RTF means assembled; check the separate-purchase list.
- Traxxas TRX-4M Land Rover Defender maker specifications Official maker parts list read through the web reader on 2026-11-04. Current product route returned 405 after a legacy route returned 404. Current listing, package contents, dimensions and price remain unconfirmed.