The 10 Fastest RC Trucks You can Buy In 2024

RC Trucks may be bigger and heavier than most RC cars, but that doesn’t mean they are slow! In fact, many high-end RC trucks are faster than some RC cars. RC trucks have large suspension, big tires, and can go places that a RC car can’t. In this post, we will cover the our picks for the top 10 fastest RC trucks you can buy in 2024.

How To Buy The Fastest RC Truck?

When shopping for the fastest RC trucks, you want to make sure the vehicle is equipped with (at least) the following specifications:

• Brushless Motor
• Four-wheel drive train
• ESC capable of running a 3S Lipo Battery

At RC Tech Tips, we are big fans of Traxxas, Arrma, and Red Cat RC trucks. They produce some of the best RC trucks on the market and have many different configurations available.

You can sometimes find two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions of each truck, and each brand will offer brushless or brushed versions.

However, if you are looking to buy the fastest RC trucks and want max speeds, we recommend that you pick up the model with a brushless motor and run at least a 3S LiPo battery.

Simply put, if you want the fastest RC truck, you have to run a 3S LiPo battery at minimum and a high quality brushless motor.

Some trucks, like the Arrma Kraton 8S, runs with two 4S LiPo batteries. This allows the truck to run on a 8S power system. So if you want one of the most powerful RC trucks, the Arrma Kraton 8S is an absolute beast!

Brushless motors are higher performing than their brushed counterparts. Also, try to find a truck that runs on a 3 cell or greater lipo battery.

Don’t forget to research if the truck comes with adjustable components like suspension or ride height. I like to have adjustable shocks on my stadium trucks because it allows you to control the stiffness of the suspension. When hitting jumps, the rear suspension can be tuned to launch the truck in a flat trajectory off the jump. This is a must have if you want to start racing your trucks.

Alright, enough talking. Lets dive into our top ten picks!

Traxxas Slash 4×4 Ultimate Edition (60+ MPH)

The Traxxas Slash is one of the fastest RC trucks on the market and almost every RC enthusiast will own one at some point in their RC career.

It is built on a solid platform and is great for beginners and advanced drivers alike. My first truck was a Slash 4×4, and I still drive it today.

The Traxxas Slash Ultimate can take a serious beating and keep on driving! I really like driving it because it comes equipped with Traxxas stability management. This stability control feature helps keep the truck under control on loose surfaces, which helps you keep the truck on all four wheels.

One thing to consider is whether you want adjustable shocks on your RC truck. The Slash Ultimate comes with upgraded adjustable shocks that will help you tune your RC truck’s suspension.

Most Slash models do not have adjustable suspension. So if you are looking for a performance-tuned Traxxas Slash, the Ultimate version is the way to go.

Traxxas Ruslter 4×4 VXL (60+ MPH)

The Traxxas Rustler is another blazing fast RC truck. The Ruslter 4×4 VXL is the souped-up version in the Rustler lineup and comes with many upgraded parts.

The truck is equipped with a Velineon 3500 kV brushless motor. The Velineon motor will provide extreme power, a long lifespan, and low maintenance requirements. If you are looking for max speed, you will save money in the long run by getting a car that comes with a brushless motor rather than upgrading it later.

One of the key ideas of this post is go brushless if you want a fast RC truck.

The Rustler VXL also has a waterproof receiver box. This is a really great feature because your electronic components must be protected if you plan on driving in the rain, snow, or muddy conditions.

Finally, the Ruslter VXL comes equipped with a wheelie bar and self-righting technology. That means you can punch the throttle without fear of flipping your car over. However, if you do flip your car over, the self righting feature will flip the car back onto all four wheels. You don’t have to worry about running after it to flip it over yourself. That’s awesome!

Traxxas X-Maxx (50+ MPH)

The Traxxas X-Maxx is a 1/6 scale 8S beast of an RC truck. It is the ultimate monster truck and very few brands can compete with it.

This truck can hold two 4S LiPo batteries, which allows it to run on 8S. The motor and ESC are center mounted to help distribute weight evenly across the chassis. It has a plastic frame and many plastic components. But, plastic doesn’t mean cheap. Plastic is flexible and helps keep the truck in one piece after hitting jumps or crashing.

The Traxxas X-Maxx can reach speeds of 50 miles per hour, but you have to install the included smaller spur gear to reach max speeds. I like that Traxxas includes the smaller spur gear for drivers who want to maximize the truck’s top speed.

If you are looking for a giant monster truck that can take a beating and keep on rolling, The X-Maxx will be one of the fastest RC trucks in your lineup!

Traxxas E-Revo 1/10 Scale Monster Truck

The Traxxas E-Revo is a 6S capable monster truck that is packed with performance components and can reach a max speed of 70+ miles-per-hour. It comes equipped with a Velineon VXL-6s ESC and a 2200kV brushless motor.

This truck can hold two LiPo batteries in a 14.8V or 22.2V configuration.

the E-revo can hit 40+ MPH with two 14.8V LiPos and a 16/46 pinion/spur gear setup.

To hit 70+ MPH, you must use two 22.2V LiPo and use the 20/46 pinion/spur gear setup.

The Traxxas website lists this truck as a skill level 3 with a two 14.8V LiPo and a 16/46 pinion/spur gear setup. Traxxas bumps the skill level up to a 6 with the two 22.2V LiPo and use the 20/46 pinion/spur gear setup. A skill level 6 doesn’t necessarily mean this truck is its not beginner friendly, but it is designed to reach extreme speeds with a specific battery and pinion/spur gear setup.

With most Traxxas vehicles and RTR kits, you will need to purchase your own LiPo batteries, charger, and transmitter batteries to get this monster truck rolling.

Arrma Kraton 1/8 Scale 6S

The Arrma Kraton is a high performance truggy/monster truck hybrid, and it is capable of reaching speeds of 60+ miles-per-hour. You will have to install the included high speed pinion gear and run a 6S LiPo battery to reach maximum speeds.

It comes equipped with Spektrum ESC, brushless motor, servos, transmitter, and receiver. I am a big fan of Spektrum electronic components and use them in my Blade helicopters.

This truck is great for bashing in the dirt and hitting jumps. It is known for being very sturdy and can take a beating.

I like the Kraton because it has a lower profile, which means that it won’t tip over as easily as something like the Maxx or X-Maxx.

Arrma Senton BLX 4X4

The Arrma Senton is a short course truck that has speed, style, and durability. Many Amazon reviewers comment that the Senton can flip, crash, and rollover and keep on trucking!

Many people want a truck like the Arrma Senton BLX to bash around their local RC track or BMX park. The Senton won’t let you down. It has enough speed to hit jumps and a sturdy suspension to absorb the landings.

I like the Arrma Senton because it also uses Spektrum electronics. It comes equipped with the ARRMA BLX100 electronic speed controller that is capable of handling a 3S battery pack. It is waterproof so you can drive it in snow, rain, or mud without worrying about shorting out your truck.

I think one of the cons to this truck is the Arrma eco system isn’t quite as large as Traxxas. Odds are that you won’t be able to drive to your local hobby shot and find replacements parts.

Redcat Shredder XTE

The Redcat Racing Shredder is a HUGE 1/6 Scale monster truck. It is built on a strong plastic frame that will give and flex as it rolls through rough terrain or hits big jumps. It is comparable in size to the Traxxas X-Maxx, but has a much lower price tag. You can reach speeds of up to 40 MPH with the Redcat Shredder.

Being a 1/6 scale truck, you will be able to power through tall grass, over larger rocks, and through rough debris much easier than a 1/10 scale truck.

When you look at the Shredder, you will notice a lower profile body and chassis design. I think the design makes the Shredder look really cool.

The Redcat Shredder comes equipped with the following:

• HobbyWing 80Amp ESC
• the High Torque 1300kv Brushless Motor
• Hexfly 15kg Metal Gear Servo
• Brushless Motor
• Large read wing

Finally, It has big bore oil filled shocks for that provide stability through the roughest terrain.

Redcat Landslide XTE 1/8 Scale Truck

The Redcat Racing Landslide is a 1/8 scale monster truck comes assembled and ready-to-run out of the box. I like this truck because Redcat added adjustable suspension, a 1920kv RC-550 brushless motor, and a four wheel drive train.

4×4 trucks have a much easier time powering through loose dirt and grass than compared to a rear wheel drive truck.

With the Landslide, everything is adjustable. You can customize the following:

• Suspension and shocks
• Ride height
• Toe angle
• gear differentials

I think this truck is perfect for bashers who want a truck that can tackle rough terrain.

So if you want to go off road, hit jumps, power through the back yard, or do high speed runs, the Redcat Landslide is a the perfect option for you.

Most Amazon reviews like the Landslide’s performance and reasonable price. You get a really great truck for the money.

Laegendary Thunder Monster Truck

The Laegendary Thunder is a 1/10 scale monster truck. The Thunder is our budget pick if you want a nice RC truck that can reach an impressive 40+ miles-per-hour.

Don’t let the price fool you. This truck comes packed with many impressive components

• Oil filled metal shocks
• two different body shells
• a 2S 5200 mAh LiPo battery
• Four channel 2.4GHZ transmitter
• Brushless motor

The Laegendary Thunder can handle the beach, rocks, sand, and grass, and once you find an open road, you can open up the throttle and see how fast this truck can go!

According to the Laegendary website, you can run two RC trucks at the same time without worry of interference. This is all thanks to the digital transmitter.

There are also replacement and upgraded parts available to hop up your truck if you are looking for better performance.

To reach high speeds, you may consider upgrading the ESC, motor, and LiPo battery to a 3S platform.

CROBOLL 1 14 Scale RC Truck

The CROBOLL truck is a small 1/14 scale RC vehicle that is great for beginners. It does not have all the advanced parts and components that some of the other trucks on our list have. However, it does come with everything you need to get up and rolling. It has a battery, charger, transmitter, and the truck is fully assembled.

This truck features

• Adjustable metal pull rods
• 1.7KG torque, 3-wire steering servo
• wrenches and tools
• extra body pins

The CROBOLL truck is the cheapest and smallest truck on our list. The first thing you will notice is the affordable price tag. So why is this car so cheap? Is it poor quality or going to break?

Judging from the Amazon reviews, many people really like this truck. It is a truck you would purchase for someone that is new to the sport and doesn’t have much experience driving RC cars. We think this is a great truck for beginners that want to do some off road driving and experience the speed of a nice RC truck.

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10 Fastest RC Trucks in 2024 Conclusion

Wow! This was a huge list, and we had a blast testing all of these trucks! So, which truck is right for you? It all depends on your experience level, what type of driving you will be doing, and your budget.

There are trucks on this list that can reach speeds of 70+ miles per hour, but you will have to pay a bit more for that level of performance.

My favorite truck is the Traxxas Slash. This may be because it was my first RC truck. So, that is my top pick. From my experience, you can’t go wrong with a Slash or Rustler. Each model is a blast to drive, and they are FAST!

If you are looking for a more affordable option, the RedCat Landslide is a great option too!

I hope you enjoyed this list and can find the perfect truck for you! Happy driving!