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Our Verdict
The crawler everyone compares everything else to. Portal axles, two-speed transmission, locking diffs, and a Defender body that looks incredible on the shelf or the trail. It won't win any speed contests at 10 mph, but it'll walk up obstacles that leave other rigs stuck.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Portal axles give it serious ground clearance
- +Two-speed transmission plus locking diffs for technical terrain
- +The Land Rover Defender body is gorgeous
- +Aftermarket for scale accessories is enormous
- +Sealed electronics handle creek crossings without issue
Cons
- -Pricey for a brushed crawler
- -Slow. 10 mph.
Performance Profile
Traxxas TRX-4 Defender
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Best For
The benchmark scale crawler. Best mix of capability and realism you can buy.
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Overview
The Traxxas TRX-4 Defender is a 1/10-scale 4WD brushed crawler priced at $499.95 MSRP. It has a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 10 mph. It weighs 7 lbs and measures 22.06" long. The electronics are waterproof-rated. Battery: 3000mAh 2S.
Full Specifications
Performance
Top Speed10 mph
Drivetrain4WD
Motor TypeBrushed
Dimensions
Length22.06 in
Width9.28 in
Height10.16 in
Wheelbase12.28 in
Ground Clearance3.14 in
Chassis
Weight7 lbs
Battery3000mAh 2S
Features
WaterproofYes
How It Compares
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