VEHICLE TYPES 2026-11-04
Short course & buggies: what fits your driving?
RCCritic is research-led: we use maker data and published sources. We have not done hands-on tests yet.
Choose this group for dirt circuits, a prepared track or a flat open yard. Short-course bodies cover the wheels; buggies and stadium trucks use a different body and tire layout.
Check the track class, tires, motor and battery rules before buying. A general-purpose RTR may not meet a racing class.
Which scale and space should you plan for?
Small GROM and Mini-T models need less space than the long Baja Rey. A scale label alone cannot tell you whether a car fits your track.
What battery and extra items will you need?
Some mini packages include their battery and charger. Larger RTR trucks often need both; the table keeps the exact package separate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slash 4X4 VXLTraxxas / 68386-4 | 1/10 | Short course | 4WD | Brushless | not published | not published | not published |
| Slash 2WDTraxxas / 58034-1 | 1/10 | Short course | 2WD | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| Typhon 223S BLXArrma / ARA4306V4T1 | 1/8 | Buggy | 4WD | Brushless | $339.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| SENTON 223S DSCArrma / ARA4303V4T1 | 1/10 | Short course | 4WD | Brushless | $339.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| MOJAVE 4SArrma / ARA4404T1 | 1/8 | Short course | 4WD | Brushless | $549.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| Mini-T 2.0 brushlessLosi / LOS-1056T1 | 1/18 | Stadium truck | 2WD | Brushless | $229.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Baja Rey 2.0 Ford RaptorLosi / LOS03046 | 1/10 | Short course | 4WD | Brushless | $549.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| MOJAVE GROM 223SArrma / ARA2304T1 | 1/16 | Short course | 4WD | Brushless | $229.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| TYPHON GROM 223SArrma / ARA2306T1 | 1/14 | Buggy | 4WD | Brushless | $209.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| Rustler 2WD BrushlessTraxxas / 37454-4 | 1/10 | Stadium truck | 2WD | Brushless | $299.95 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
| Reflex 14B Gamma RTRTeam Associated / 20179 | 1/14 | Buggy | 4WD | Brushless | $324.99 | No — separate purchase | No — separate purchase |
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.
- Slash 4X4 VXL: not published
- Slash 2WD: not published
- Typhon 223S BLX: 50+ mph with 3S LiPo; maker claim
- SENTON 223S DSC: 35+ mph on 2S; 50+ mph on 3S, maker claim
- MOJAVE 4S: not published
- Mini-T 2.0 brushless: not published
- Baja Rey 2.0 Ford Raptor: not published
- MOJAVE GROM 223S: not published
- TYPHON GROM 223S: not published
- Rustler 2WD Brushless: 40+ mph on 2S; 60+ mph on 3S, no gearing change; maker claim
- Reflex 14B Gamma RTR: 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.
- Slash4 maker documentation Current retail listing not confirmed
- Slash2 maker documentation Current retail listing not confirmed
- Slash 58034-1 maker model page Indexed maker evidence; does not establish current retail availability
- Typhon maker documentation
- Arrma SENTON 223S DSC maker specifications Exact package ARA4303V4T1. 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.
- Arrma MOJAVE 4S maker specifications Exact package ARA4404T1. 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.
- Losi Mini-T 2.0 brushless maker specifications Exact package LOS-1056T1. 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.
- Losi Baja Rey 2.0 Ford Raptor maker specifications Exact package LOS03046. 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.
- Arrma MOJAVE GROM 223S maker specifications Exact package ARA2304T1. 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.
- Arrma TYPHON GROM 223S maker specifications Exact package ARA2306T1. 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. Maker weight entries conflict (with/without battery); weight is not published here.
- Traxxas Rustler 2WD Brushless maker specifications Product page opened successfully on 2026-11-04. The storefront says “As low as” for the unbundled model; verify color and bundle price before ordering. Older BL-2s packages are different.
- Team Associated Reflex 14B Gamma RTR maker specifications Maker MSRP is $324.99; its lower MAP and selling price are different. This is 20179, not the 20179C battery combo. Weight is marked varies.