Traxxas: American Power in RC
Here's everything about the American company Traxxas and its best-known models.
By Elite Radio Control teamUpdated 3 min read
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This is one of the best-known brands in the RC world. Traxxas stands out for the high-quality materials and power of its RC car lineup.
Here we’ll go over a bit of its history and the most popular cars it offers today, and we’ll recommend some models so you can choose yours.
If you want to learn more about these models, just pick one from the list below to see all its specs right away.
Traxxas models to choose from
Pick one of the following models to learn more about these great Traxxas vehicles. We give you all the details about them and the best deals so you can get your own.
Traxxas TRX-4
Traxxas E-Revo
Traxxas X-Maxx
Traxxas Summit off-roader
Traxxas Stampede
Traxxas Bandit
Traxxas Rustler
Traxxas Slash
Traxxas XO-1 sports car
Traxxas T-Maxx
Traxxas Slayer Pro 4x4
History of Traxxas
The company was founded in 1986 in Texas, in the United States. Its main idea was to offer ready-to-run RC cars that needed no assembly, or very little work from the customer.
The goal was for hobbyists not to waste time on assembly and just enjoy driving their car.
They started selling them in 1987 with their ready-to-run (RTR) electric buggies. RTR models were the big difference this company found compared with other brands, since its vehicles are ready to run straight out of the box.

In recent years, the company has moved into ready-to-fly model aircraft, helicopters and quadcopters.
The company also sponsors teams outside RC, backing motocross teams, and it runs its own RC car competitions.
What Traxxas RC cars are like
As we mentioned above, Traxxas built its business on offering ready-to-run RC cars, with no time wasted on assembly.
Its electric models are built to run on wet ground, and you can find both brushed and brushless versions. On most models the electronics are waterproofed, so you can cross any kind of terrain without worrying that your scale model will stop working.
Many of the brand’s transmitters also show important information about the vehicle’s status and performance through telemetry sensors, which are very common nowadays.
The brand’s best-known models are the T-Maxx, a truck with a nitro engine. Its electric counterpart, with similar features, is called the E-Maxx.
At a more advanced level are the high-quality Revo models, also nitro-powered, and the E-Revo for the electric version.
The company also has other scale models that mimic real-life race cars, such as rally models.
Why should you buy a Traxxas RC car?
There are plenty of advantages to buying any of this American brand’s RC cars, both electric and nitro. Here are some of the standout advantages over its competitors.
- They come with some of the best motors and engines on the market (electric and nitro).
- Their transmission often has two speeds.
- You can lock the differentials from the transmitter.
- The transmitter that comes with the cars is usually a TQi 2.4 GHz.
- They’re often equipped with the TSM stability system (Traxxas Stability Management).
- The battery chargers are very fast, so you won’t wait hours to drive your car again.
As you’ve seen, the advantages of this brand’s RC cars are many. They may cost a bit more than similar cars from other brands, but we think all those advantages are reason enough to choose these RC vehicles.
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Guides on this topic
- Traxxas Slash: An Electric 4x4 for Any TerrainMeet the Traxxas Slash in its updated 4x4 version. With this electric RC you can tackle any terrain without trouble.
- Traxxas TRX-4: The Classiest RC TruckGet to know the Traxxas TRX-4 and its two versions, plus the best deals so you can get yours.
- Traxxas TRX-4 Defender Review: Is It Really Worth It?Traxxas TRX-4 Defender review: is it really worth it? Hello to all RC car fans! Today we're taking a close look at this scale crawler.
- Traxxas Bandit: The Complete RC Buggy for Extreme FunGet ready for maximum fun with the Traxxas Bandit! This RC buggy has it all: speed, durability and style. Don't miss it!
- Traxxas E-Revo: The Best 4x4 ModelWant to know everything about the Traxxas E-Revo? It's all here, along with the best deals so you can get your hands on one.
- Traxxas Rustler: An Electric All-Terrain RCLooking for a really versatile all-terrain RC? The Traxxas Rustler is for you: you can run it through mud and even snow.
- Traxxas Slayer Pro 4x4: Pure Nitro PowerIf you want to see one of the most spectacular nitro RC cars out there, take a look at the Traxxas Slayer Pro 4x4.
- Traxxas Stampede: The Best Monster TruckThe Traxxas Stampede delivers an amazing driving feel, and you can take it over any kind of terrain.
- Traxxas Summit: A Super Complete RC TruckLooking for an RC truck that can take on any kind of terrain? Here's everything you need to know about the Traxxas Summit.
- Traxxas T-Maxx: Pure Nitro PowerLooking for a nitro RC car? Here it is: the Traxxas T-Maxx will be perfect for you, with incredible power and speed.
- Traxxas X-Maxx: The Giant Monster TruckGet the details on the Traxxas X-Maxx here, along with the best deals so you can get yours.
- Traxxas XO-1: The Best RC Sports CarWant to know all the details about the Traxxas XO-1? You'll find them all here, plus the best deals.
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