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Our Verdict
This thing is ridiculous and I mean that as a compliment. Nearly 20 lbs, 1/5 scale, and it feels like driving a piece of furniture around your yard. Nothing else in RC has this much presence. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it needs two 4S packs. You'll still grin every time you drive it.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Absolute unit that towers over every other truck at the park
- +Self-righting feature means you never have to walk out and flip it
- +Dual 4S battery setup gives you real runtime
- +Chassis and drivetrain are nearly indestructible
- +Handles puddles, mud, and snow without drama
- +Nothing else turns heads at the park like this thing
- +Resale value holds up well if you ever move on
Cons
- -A serious investment before you even add batteries
- -Two 4S LiPo packs add a significant extra cost on top
- -At 19.84 lbs, carrying it to your spot is a workout
Performance Profile
Traxxas X-Maxx 8S
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Best For
Got the space and the budget? Nothing else comes close to this level of monster truck.
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Overview
The Traxxas X-Maxx 8S is a 1/5-scale 4WD brushless monster truck priced at $1,199.95 MSRP. It has a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 50 mph. It weighs 19.84 lbs and measures 30.67" long. The electronics are waterproof-rated. Battery: 6700mAh 4S x2.
Full Specifications
Performance
Top Speed50 mph
Drivetrain4WD
Motor TypeBrushless
Dimensions
Length30.67 in
Width21.77 in
Height12.4 in
Wheelbase19.07 in
Ground Clearance3.38 in
Chassis
Weight19.84 lbs
Battery6700mAh 4S x2
Features
WaterproofYes
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