For RC fans who think too much power is just a challenge. This monster truck turns dirt, grass, jumps and questionable decisions into its natural habitat.
Money tierPayday splurge
Want Meter4/5
Best forAdults and teens getting serious about RC
Heads upBattery and charger are sold separately
So what does it actually do?
This is the Traxxas Maxx, a 1/10 scale brushless monster truck. Think of it as the little brother of the giant X Maxx: smaller and lighter, but still fast enough that your first full throttle run will probably end with you yelling.
This version has the WideMaxx suspension, which makes it wider and more stable so it lands jumps better and doesn’t flip over every time you turn. The electronics are waterproof, so puddles, snow and wet grass are fair game.
The numbers that actually matter
- 55+ mphOut of the box on a 4S LiPo battery. Traxxas says 60+ with the optional gearing. That’s genuinely fast for something this size.
- 4S LiPoThat’s the battery it needs to hit those speeds. It’s not included, and neither is the charger.
- 10.4 lbsAbout 22.5 inches long. Big enough to bash around a backyard, small enough to toss in a car trunk.
- Stability controlTraxxas Stability Management helps keep it straight when you punch the throttle on loose dirt. You can dial it down once you get the hang of it.
What it really costs
Budget for a 4S LiPo battery and a proper LiPo balance charger before anything else, because the truck does nothing without them. A second battery is worth it too, since a session goes by fast.
After that, expect to replace parts now and then. Bashing breaks stuff, even on tough trucks. The upside with Traxxas is that spare parts are easy to find in pretty much any hobby shop.
Is it worth the money?
Yeah, if you’re going to actually use it. Traxxas isn’t the cheapest brand, but you’re paying for durability, waterproofing and parts you can actually get. That matters a lot more than a few extra mph once something snaps.
If it’s for a young kid who’s never driven RC, this is way too much truck. Start with something slower.
Other options worth a look
Cheaper
Arrma Granite 4×4 3S
A tough, fast basher at a lower price. Less speed, but plenty of fun for beginners.
Same money
Arrma Kraton 4S
Arrma’s 4S monster truck. Similar price and power, a little more race inspired. People argue about Maxx vs Kraton forever.
Splurge
Traxxas X Maxx
The huge one. Way bigger, way heavier, and an absolute unit at the park. Also a lot more money.
Grab it if
You want a fast, tough RC truck that can take a beating and keep going, and you don’t mind buying batteries.
Skip it if
It’s for a little kid, or you just want something to zip around the driveway. A cheaper ready to run truck will do.
Our verdict 4/5
Fast, tough and stupidly fun. Just remember the price you see isn’t the price you’ll pay once you add batteries and a charger.
