2023 RC Trail Crawler Shootout - Gen9 vs. trx-4 vs. SCX10 III vs. CrossRC

[@RCReviewChannel]

Redcat Gen9 - alnk.to/h6CMgju Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Bronco - alnk.to/gzSvjSh Traxxas TRX-4 RTRs - alnk.to/1C45WyU Axial SCX10 III - alnk.to/b7v0UCV CrossRC AT4 EMO - www.crossrc.us/shop/at4-emo-4wd-rtr/

[@junjunmulleda5467]

Great review. I think your trail shoot outs should be a regular thing on your channel.

[@lstruggy]

I’m waiting for my red gladiator as we speak 🎁😊❤️‍🔥

[@DampActionRC]

Excellent shootout, they all look really fun and capable.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, since this filming, I've been playing with each truck and enjoying it more. I made a video for each since each one is worthy.

[@PhilipCockram]

Great shootout . Nice footage . All fantastic trucks in their own ways .

[@RCReviewChannel]

Rrright? These are all worthy machines in this category.

[@jasonmclean8744]

@@RCReviewChannel 077y0⁹⁹⁰0

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

Need to do this again with the vanquish RTRs

[@SnarkyRC]

The Gen 9 may be a good descender but, I still prefer the Ascender.

[@stephaneboudreau1088]

Great video review, love the shootout format. It would be great to do one for the entry level crawlers, I'd be curious how the new Enduro Utron compares.

[@estebanmarquez6636]

That gen9 is $225 on the redcat website right now. That's a crazy good value

[@jjm2948]

It’s why I purchased 4 of them

[@ryurc3033]

Started with a redcat e10, and an ecx barrage gen1 6 years ago. Then got a vattera ascender. But Have had trx4 for 4 years. Originally bought it when the "kits" first came out. Mostly due to the fact it will take big brushless power out of the box, and is super durable, and the performance was there. However I also have an extremely modified scx10ii, old style 3 gear, mamba x/3800 kv slate motor, stainless high clearance links, Holmes shv800 servo, Brass c-hubs, droop desert lizard shocks....no matter how I shim the rear differential it has a tendency to eat pinion bearings, and destroy ring gears. absolutely a beast, but not the most reliable.

[@andrewrichey7374]

I love your testing grounds, Yep we’re here my friend. Love watching your reviews, and I just love watching the truck work on your testing grounds super cool still watching it is 6:09 PM Thursday evening. Well back to watching just want to come and say 👍👍😎

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah that was really cool, 👍👍😎 This is my passion I love it, nice slow controlled crawling, I’m never in no hurry when I’m out tiny Truckin yeah

[@FarmerFpv]

Excellent shootout. Some skillful driving. The driver made them all look really good.

[@RCReviewChannel]

You know.... that is very, very true. Great driving and very consistent. Randy the Builder drove them all. After the first car, I decided he should drive them all since he was smooth and great baseline for these cars.

[@delamotte1995]

Can you please tell me what you used to cover the four holes in the spare wheel cover of the TRX4 Ford Bronco 2021?

[@markcole6475]

I have the TX4 and SCX3 ….and the flagship Cross RC ….all 3 perform well but each have their pros and cons! Leaning towards the flagship Cross as being the best out of the Box performer …slight mods to each makes them even better!

[@haroldsbeaver206]

Great Video! Where are you testing your vehicles?

[@cynthia6389]

I like my Traxxas 6×6.

[@sonarfleet2375]

Excellent video. I love the k5 blazer 1979. Now I know that is the same orange bronco, just change the shell. I don’t know which buy now.

[@MrRumple99]

Love your videos, always great, calm & descriptive. I'm looking for recommendations for a budget builders kit, best bang for the buck, that scale hard bodies are available afterwards or come with it.

[@islandrevo]

Great review!! Thanks

[@RCReviewChannel]

Much appreciated.

[@coreymckenzie8945]

I thought I left a transmitter on watching test 3 . That buzzing alarm in the background had me confused trying to find the source

[@RickyD1968]

Awesome Video !!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rc412scaler]

Scx10iii Gladiator is hands down the BEST out of the box crawler I have ever bought. I put ProLine BFG Krawlers with some plastic beadlocks off of an RGT, reinforced the panhard mounts, and added some aesthetic mods. That's it. It's freaking perfect.

[@rc412scaler]

Aside from having to flip the portal gears to stop the clicking 😭 looking back, it was a very easy task lol

[@GrimJerr]

Somehow that Gen9 looks better sitting in this group than on it's own. I am liking it more now, but I still think it's a 1:8 or 1:7 scale by body dimensions

[@RCReviewChannel]

True. The door panels are just a little big proportionally. But it's got its nice details.

[@NTX_RC]

How does the Emo Bronco body compare to the Traxxas 79 Bronco body? Is it close to same size?

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah I like that bronco, really like the black one they have that would be my choice it was a nice climb

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Sweet Review!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Rrrrrright? We got lucky and came up with some good insight on these vehicles.

[@andrewrichey7374]

That cross RC looks more like Chevy blazer that front grill yeah I thought it was a bronco at first. As always appreciate you sharing will watch for the next one until then peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍😎

[@JonR35]

That gen 9 body is deff growing on me now

[@RCReviewChannel]

Looks good in the group. May we'll shorten the doors and side panels to fix the scale a bit.

[@glen7162]

Gladiator is real impressive of all scx10 series, as usual your doing good comparison to our rc hobbyist out there my friend thanks a lot. On my own opinion the best is the VS4 10 PHOENIX the looks, functions, durability man amazingly Beautifully made and engineered.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, the VS410 PHoenix would definitely do well in this company.

[@Fatt_Tony]

My 21 bronco is still where it's at.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Nice. Any mods?

[@Fatt_Tony]

@RCReviewChannel just a steering servo upgrade and a pro scale light kit. I'm taking it slow, I don't want to overspend by buying too much too quickly.

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

Great vid, looks so fun

[@ConditionZero76]

Great content as always Francess, enjoyed watching all 4 trucks, they are all very capable trail trucks and a blast to drive!! I tend to lean toward Axial so the Gladiators more in my wheelhouse, it's nice to see Redcat come out with a fresh look I only wish they would have scaled their doors and body panels a little better " maybe some paint and or stickers in the right spot can shrink them down a bit "...... Thanks 💯

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you very much! Yeah, we'll see what we can do with the Redcat.

[@ConditionZero76]

@@RCReviewChannel can't wait to see it 👍🏼

[@HachiKunRacingDevelopmemt]

Where was this? Looks like a rad spot!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Linda vista Park in Cupertino, CA

[@andyb9994]

I'm a Traxxas fan but all did great, I would say whatever rig someone buys they will be ready for the woods, trails and some rocks.....great review of those rigs!!!

[@aussierc0612]

Great videos! Love the channel! Can I ask what you use to film with and what do you use to edit your videos? Thank you.

[@RCplamodel]

Thank you for introducing me to a great car! It's a great video.~~~^_^

[@HoundStuff]

Nice work on the video and comparison!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. Comparisons are always hard and our weather has not cooperated. But we're happy with this result and the video has mad us appreciate each video more.

[@fishnrc294]

Looked like Marty was trying to get the attention of Cowboy in the SXC 😂

[@RCReviewChannel]

no doubt

[@TheAmericanUhate]

I wish the Phoenix had been included in this shootout test lol

[@ConditionZero76]

The Phoenix is a Great kit, these are all RTR and I don't think the Phoenix has a 2 speed tranny ,I believe the vfd has the 3 position overdrive and 2x4 4x4 option ,lil different comparison than what he has here...

[@chrismorgan9290]

Still loving my gladiator

[@RCReviewChannel]

Lucky. It's a good, balanced machine for sure.

[@earacing1991]

I’d love to see a review on a gellande 2 that fj body is just something else

[@fishnrc294]

What is the travel of each? I would’ve like to have seen a Element in the mix they are in my option one of the top Crawling brands.

[@RCReviewChannel]

All have 90mm shocks except for the Redcat Gen9 which has 97mm. The Element RC doesn't have portals or a 3rd drivetrain channel. Soo it's a bit simpler. The Element RC Knightrunner is a good vehicle.

[@ToGrimmToWin]

​@@RCReviewChannel I'd love to see element make a portal conversation kit for the elements. The new chassis transmission with ifs and portals would look good with a 2022 bronco body

[@rc412scaler]

Wow, I thought for sure the trx4 would win the 2nd gear race. I was not expecting that.

[@anthonytuccillo6274]

Great comparison! 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. Helps owners and potential buyers learn more about the vehicles for sure.

[@michaeldorich4485]

A great comparison.

[@V8chump]

With a little TLC some of these trail trucks can get within striking range of a comp truck. Biggest disadvantage to having a scale body/bumper is approach angles and getting caught in your body/fenders

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very true.

[@V8chump]

@@RCReviewChannel Francis you should try proline Baja pro X 1.9s in predator compound! Don’t even use the stock foam! I’d love it if they fit the 21 bronco

[@surfside75]

With modification... bumper mount flip, cut body to get the bumper tucked, bumper delete is an option. You can also with some trucks change to a thinner bumper.. ❤RCcrawlers

[@lordsanityfree]

The CrossRC has a turning radius to make a stock Gen7 shake its head.

[@specter6633]

You need to test em stock

[@RCReviewChannel]

True, but those become quickly useless because of huge tire differences. A spec tire test is better.

[@ryurc3033]

@@RCReviewChannel completely agree. It takes out at least one major factor. Especially when the stock tires just aren't up to par.

[@PatisserieRoyale]

Could you do a review of rebel rc vs trx4 bronco?

[@regno78]

Bronco 2021 wheel base is 12.8"

[@ShadeTree_RC]

whats ur thoughts on the rgt tracer and challenger rigs fran ?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Oh man, that actually looks good. Fully modded out of the box. I'll see if I can get one.

[@flat-out]

Buddy Why didn't you add the TRX-4 Chevy K10 to spice things up with its long wheelbase like the Gladiator but with higher ground clearance and 2.2 wheels/tires.

[@vcsnero]

I got the AT4, TRX4 (defender), SCX3 (kit). I like the trx the most. I drive alot on pavement so the open diff really makes a difference. AT4 had some QA issues which disappointed me, but it was all fixable. I made a tray so I could mount a short 3s battery on top of the motor of my AT4, sits kinda high, but it fits under the stock body.

[@RCReviewChannel]

higher speeds and pavement really call for open diffs.

[@RabbiJesus]

Noice.

[@jerkdale23]

Where the gmade

[@timjohnson9406]

Why would you consider 1st gear a race? First is for crawling so the slower should win.

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's not so much a race but a comparison of their speed and gearing.

[@andyb4796]

GEN 9 is really disapointing.

[@thomasconnolly7452]

I agree but I think I still want one.

[@ConditionZero76]

I only see 2 somehwat disappointing things, #1) the body proportion is a tad out of spec #2) Redcat keeps raising their prices . Otherwise I think they did a really good job updating the chassis, axles ,etc with the new gen 9 scout truck...👍🏼💯

[@getshifty4882]

@@ConditionZero76 If you measure the body with blueprints for an actual Scout 800, they're extremely close. Got mine this weekend and checked. If you look at some Scout 800s in real life, they look oddly proportioned.

[@thehomefront1905]

The Rock Socker is better than all of these and much cheaper, don't know you're trying to sell people more expensive cars that are not as good.