RC trucks are a lot of fun. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced driver, there’s nothing like the excitement of speeding around a track at high speeds. If you’re looking for the best ready to roll RC trucks out of the box, without any modifications necessary, then you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will take a look at 5 trucks that are sure to get your heart racing!
What to look for in Ready To Roll RC Trucks?
When looking for a great ready to roll RC truck, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
The first is the size of the motor. A brushless motor will generally be faster than a brushed motor.
The second is the type of battery that the car uses. LiPo batteries tend to be more powerful and longer lasting than other types of batteries, so they will usually give your car faster speeds and longer run times.
Upgraded suspension, adjustable shocks, waterproof electronics, and stability management are also important features that many hobby grade RC cars come equipped with.
With all of these factors in mind, here are five best ready to roll RC trucks on the market:
1. Traxxas Slash 4×4 Ultimate Edition
The Traxxas Slash Ultimate is an amazing RC truck. Its fun to drive, waterproof, and fast! The truck comes with a Velineon VXL-3s brushless motor and electronic speed controller. Both of these components are made to reach extreme speeds of 60 miles per hour (or more.)
I love the Traxxas Slash model because you can bash it around, roll it over, crash it, and it keeps on driving.
I also like the Slash because it comes equipped with Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) built in. Stability management helps keep the truck under control on wet surfaces or on loose gravel/dirt.
The Slash Ultimate comes with just about every upgrade part Traxxas has to offer. It has upgraded and adjustable shocks, a heavy-duty drive shaft, a better steering servo, and heavy-duty suspension arms.
So if you are looking for a performance-tuned Traxxas Slash, the Ultimate version is the way to go.
Traxxas Slash 4×4 Ultimate
- Velineion 3500 brushless motor
- Velineon VXL-3s electronic speed controller
- Metal components
- TQi 2.4 GHz transmitter included
- Waterproof steering servo
- Does not come with a battery
- Does not include a charger
- Upgraded parts are expensive to replace
2. Arrma Kraton 1/8 Scale 6S
The Arrma Kraton is a blazing fast monster truck/truggy hybrid, and it can reach speeds of 60 miles per hour. In order to reach max speeds, you need to install the high-speed pinion gear and use a 6S LiPo battery. I like this truck because it comes with the optional pinion gear needed for high-speed driving. You don’t have to search around to find it.
The Arrma Kraton comes with Spektrum brand ESC, brushless motor, servos, transmitter, and receiver. I really like Spektrum electronics and have used them for years. They are reliable and well known throughout the RC industry.
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’s low profile and sleek design. This helps keep the truck on all four wheels and won’t tip over as easily as something like the Maxx or X-Maxx.
Arrma Kraton 6S
- Spektrum electronic components
- Waterproof receiver box
- Ready to Run out of the box
- Spektrum 4074 2050Kv Brushless Motor
- Spektrum SLT3 2.4GHz 3-Channel Radio
- Batteries not included
- Battery charger not included
- 1/8 Scale is big for beginners
3. Traxxas Ruslter 4×4 VXL
The Traxxas Rustler is fun and fast stadium truck. The Ruslter 4×4 VXL is an upgraded version of the Rustler model and comes upgraded performance parts.
The truck is equipped with a Velineon 3500 kV brushless motor and a Velineon VXL electronic speed controller. The brushless motor will provide excellent power and a longer life compared to a chepaer brushed motor.
So, If you are looking for a fast race truck that has many upgraded parts installed, the Rustler VXL is a great choice!
The Rustler VXL is also waterproof. The ESC, motor, receiver box, and steering servo are all designed to get wet and not short circuit. (That doesn’t mean you can fully submerge the truck!)
Waterproofing is great feature for your RC truck because you can drive in the rain, snow, or muddy conditions. Weather won’t stop you from running a few batteries on a weekend!
Finally, the Ruslter VXL is so powerful that is comes equipped with a wheelie bar and self-righting technology. That means you can punch the throttle without fear of flipping your car over. If you do flip your car over, the self righting technology will flip the car back onto all four wheels. You no longer have to chase after your truck if you flip it over. I love that!
Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL
- Velineion 3500 brushless motor
- Waterproof electronics
- Self righting technology
- TQi 2.4 GHz transmitter included
- Failsafe receiver technology
- Does not come with a battery
- Does not include a charger
- 4×4 models have increased maintenance costs
4. Traxxas X-Maxx
The Traxxas X-Maxx is a big, powerful, and fast RC truck. It comes with a brushless motor and can reach speeds of up to 60mph.
The X-Maxx is a completely new design featuring the most cutting-edge brushless motor technology. For nearly unstoppable monster truck enjoyment, huge 8-inch tall wheels, long-arm suspension, and big ground clearance dwarf the terrain.
The sheer power and durability of the engine are matched by the 8s 30+ volt dual LiPo muscle’s endurance. With brutal force and quick precision, the speed-tuned 1200XL Big Block motor drives X-Maxx beyond your expectations.
This is a beast of a machine that’s sure to provide hours of fun.
Traxxas X-Maxx
- Velineon VXL-8S ESC
- Velineon 1200XL brushless motor
- Metal parts and upgraded components
- Self-righting technology
- TQi 2.4GHz radio
- Expensive
- Battery and charger not included
- Not meant for beginners
5. Traxxas E-Revo VXL Monster Truck
The Traxxas E-Revo VXL is a fast and powerful RC truck. It comes with a brushless motor and can reach speeds of up to 70mph.
Widely known as the younger sibling of the X-Maxx, the E-Revo is still a big and powerful machine. It uses the same drivetrain and suspension components, but in a smaller package. This gives it the power to reach speeds of up to 70mph. The E-Revo also features a new body design that’s been optimized for aerodynamics.
E-Revo’s VXL-6s power system now produces more tire-scorching motivation than ever before, thanks to a strengthened motor. This is the most punchy and reliable high-voltage VXL power system ever, with sophisticated microprocessing and design.
Traxxas E-Revo 1/10 Scale
- Velineon VXL-6s ESC
- 2200kV brushless motor
- Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)
- TQi 2.4GHz Radio System
- 4WD Maxx-Duty drive train
- Advanced suspension design
- Batteries not included
- Battery charger not included
- Advanced component layout
- Expensive
Final Thoughts on The fastest RC Trucks Out Of The Box
So, if speed is what you’re after, these are some of the fastest RC trucks available. All of them come with brushless motors and can reach speeds of over 50 miles per hour. Some can even hit 70 miles per hour!
So, whether you’re looking for a fast and powerful RC truck to bash around or one that’s built for racing, these are some great options to consider.