Maxx vs E-Revo 2.0 vs Rustler 4X4 VXL - Traxxas Comparison

[@jasonarnold8102]

I really appreciated his candidness about Traxxas pricing. Very helpful

[@michaelr.4258]

Great stuff man!!! Thank you!

[@Tre_Scatti]

I love my erevo 2.0 I turned it into a bit of a monster truck using stiffer springs and the larger proline trencher wheels. The main weaknesses I see are the center driveshafts, steering servos and the rear tie rods. I upgraded to a single savox servo and it was a great investment

[@seanmathis7971]

For the money and the quality the Rustler is a no brainer! Same chassis as the slash so plenty of aftermarket parts. Super easy to work on compared to the Erevo. Pops wheelies with ease on 3s. Aluminum shock caps and upgraded Aarms and it’s a solid basher! 🤙🏽

[@DUNGSTA]

A good beginner car?

[@pbenzdaillest]

@@DUNGSTA absolutely

[@busybeasfamilyfun1361]

Great comparison video. All the info I needed. I have a Revo 2.0, and am considering downsizing to the rustler 4x4 VXL due to the cost to maintain my revo, and the size of it being an issue. Otherwise I really do love my revo. You said it right when you said that size and cost are really the most important factors. For me it’s been both. Thanks for being a non-biased voice for beginners like me to learn before we buy.

[@Orientalmentor]

My friend has E Revo 2.0 and I got the Maxx. The E Revo 2.0 only last for 10 minutes before broken, but the Maxx is extremely durable. I drove it off a 6 ft cliff once and it survived.

[@starburstbluefire3390]

My erevo battery lasts an hour! Doing extreme jumps yea no wonder you guys are breaking them!

[@dustinfowler7868]

Any of the 3 will put a smile on your face. I've got the maxx(awesome),and the rusty 4x4(fun),torn on the revo 2.0 as I have the o.g revo that started it all, it's nowhere near as durable as the newer rc's even "bullet proofed",but always impressive. I'm currently drooling over the Arrma EXB,probably end up there instead of the revo 2.0. Great video

[@SLowPLaYaH]

So happy to be a simple man. Been running my stock, brushed Stampede for about 9 years and just purchased a stock, brushed 4x4 Rustler and absolutely love it (admittedly, it is a bit slow). I credit my parents for getting me all those junky RC cars growing up, which makes an entry level Traxxas look like a beast by comparison.

[@freddieparrydrums]

That’s true

[@jeffg7044]

You really need a brushless system in your life man. Once you get your first one you can't go back!

[@staccatoglock]

Well said…..VERY well said😎

[@blakeg4166]

Not much of an upgrade at all. Should've bought an arrma or an xmaxx.

[@blakeg4166]

@@staccatoglock VERY badly said.

[@Glowingtomato]

I love my brushless converted Rustler 4x4. It's great for bashing and small enough to be able to run laps on 1/10th scale track.

[@henrycantono994]

how u got a 1/10th scale track?

[@strider5795]

@@henrycantono994probably a hobby shop’s track

[@jaredsheehanjls]

Just got my hands on the revo 2.0 an absolutely awesome truck the handling power is second to none Traxxas ya done it again 👏 👍

[@ll.7927]

Except it breaks every time u drive it lol

[@pewterngold]

@@ll.7927....no it doesn't. Maybe you should learn to drive better? LOL

[@starburstbluefire3390]

I bought the erevo for my birthday it’s awesome! Goes wicked fast, an I love it! Just an awesome rig and glad I bought it! My erevo runtime is an hour! Best remote control car I’ve ever owned, an the most fun out of all of them! Thanks for the review on the other trucks!

[@FreeWaveMusic]

What kind of batteries are you rockin!!?

[@indigochild4664]

@@FreeWaveMusic 5000 mah 3 cell hbu?

[@jonvoogd511]

The maxx is a wheelie poppin machine but the e-revo is too,big time! Stock of of the box, the e--revo is my favorite, but the rustler 4×4 is a great buy at half the price!

[@carreragt006]

Bought myself an erevo and im absolutely loving it

[@starburstbluefire3390]

I did too, the 70 mph one it’s so fast and doing donuts is awesome!

[@freddieparrydrums]

I’m gonna have to go with the wide Maxx, I need something that does everything well :)

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Is it still going strong? Have you broke any parts? Man I’m so split between buying a new erevo or maxx. I’m a light basher, meaning I’m not 1 to thrash my car but I do like speed runs, hill climbing and all terrain crawling. I’m so undecided now can u help me?

[@CaliCoastRCFPV]

I still have my T-MAXX!!! The OG!!!

[@Bziiit.]

I bougtht a brand new one last week ;) fantastic truck, legend!

[@thomastheurich76]

I Have a E Revo Brushless the first one and it's so good RPM True Track in the rear and steel diffs with little modification and thats it it's so good💪

[@burntkat]

I still have mine, as well as the E-Maxx. Both the original versions.

[@stevegabriel6982]

Still have 2 OG T maxx and 3 jatos, kept them this long so don't think they're going anywhere.

[@VestedUTuber]

I still have a Jato myself. It's been heavily modified, though. Dirt guard, rollbar and EZStart delete, single speed transmission swap, ROAR-legal (or at least what used to be considered ROAR-legal before they killed the class) 2.2" wheels, Dynamite Platinum .12 engine and matching high-speed tuned exhaust, RPM A-arms and bumpers, Spectrum radio, center-mounted LiPo receiver pack, modified brakes using short lengths of fuel line as release springs (STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS MOD, THE STOCK BRAKE SETUP IS GARBAGE), ceramic brake disk and a ProLine CrowdPleazer 2.0 body. I know a few of these mods might seem a little weird since they _technically_ reduce performance (specifically the transmission and engine), but this was a racing build. The stock Jato is not a legal setup for racing as two-speed transmissions are only allowed in Nitro MT and 1/8th scale on road Can-Am and Grand Touring, and even the original TRX 2.5 engine is technically a bit too large in terms of displacement (it's actually just a bit larger than .15ci, which is the displacement limit for the nitro 1/10th scale truck class). Plus, the reduced power makes the car a lot easier to drive, which actually makes the car faster around a track in the long run. As for removing the EZStart, I use a starter box. It's almost as easy to use, it saves weight by not needing a big on-board starting system, and it reduces rotational resistance on the crankshaft. That last thing really helps with throttle response. And if you're not convinced that a slower car can be faster around the track, one race (back when I still had the original TRX 2.5 in this thing - it was a club race so the rules were relaxed) I went to had a single RC10GT2 with a Dynamite Mach .12 in it. Everyone else was running JATOs with either the TRX 2.5 or the OS .18MAXX (a popular upgrade for anything running a TRX 2.5 or 2.5R, since it was less temperamental than the stock engines while also providing comparable power). The GT2 eventually crashed out due to a nasty run-in with one of the JATOs, but it absolutely dominated qualifying.

[@Zeiss120]

My E-Revo 2.0 doesn't know its got front tires when running on 6S.

[@borgfpv8418]

My neither.

[@Nate.624]

No doubt!

[@BlvlWmpower]

I love the erevo;

[@RuhdLM]

Lucky, I can’t afford one

[@ernieg3drc120]

Steering is for noobs

[@pewterngold]

I bought an ERevo 2.0 in December. Just an awesome rig with tons of power. Love it. Thinking about going with the Maxx for my next purchase.

[@greggschachterleppc2769]

Did you get the Maxx? Deciding between Maxx v2 and Rustler 4x4. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@pewterngold]

@@greggschachterleppc2769 I have not purchased a Maxx V2. The Rustler is a great platform though. Lots of parts and modifications you can do to really personalize and hop it up. That’s the part of the hobby I really enjoy doing and Traxxas offers all kinds of options for that. Especially with the Rustler. I purchased the 2WD Rustler before the 4x4 version came out and than hopped it up over time. But the 4x4 version is even better. If you want more of a “monster truck” style than go with the Maxx. If you want more of a racer stadium truck that will handle better, go with the Rustler.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Good to see that Pure Tech Racing battery straps on the Maxx.Those are excellent ive had one of those on my AE RC10T since 1993.

[@highfivechaser4119]

Finally a good comparison, thanks man I think I’ll invest in a rustler !

[@ELValenin]

If you haven't already I do NOT recommend to buy traxxas batteries and a traxxas charger. Both are highly overpriced and the batteries are low C rating so they have a high chance to puff soon.

[@tenncutt]

@@ELValenin what batteries and charger do you suggest for the e revo?

[@tenncutt]

Upgrade the wide kit and the metal driveshafts on the Maxx and you spend over $100 more than the e revo

[@ToyotaCamry-re4bl]

@@tenncutt I’m not the person you were asking but I hav e really good experiences with goldbat lipos on Amazon great for the price.

[@johnlangston1257]

I have very nice but like he said drive shafts aren’t the most reliable but they are really cheap and upgradeable and don’t break unless you go crazy

[@SpeedSyko]

E REVO hands down! out of the 3 choices. I had it since it came out. Insane truck, needs a few mods but never had a drivetrain problem. Jumped housed, hit houses, trees people! Lol

[@localhost9674]

U hit people with the rc?! Have u ever scored a strike?

[@aaronlarsen8412]

@@localhost9674 i put a sword on mine and cut someone in half when going off a jump on accident

[@donzokor5312]

@@aaronlarsen8412 Did you get in trouble for cutting them in half?

[@minouverjini8783]

@@donzokor5312 i guess it's an honest mistake

[@KaniZRC]

I bought 6x6, (Infraction,in stock lucky me), kyosho nsx gt3 and red Maxx as my first rc from Amain hobbies. Quick shipping

[@drewncars9505]

I have the mini revo and it’s awesome. The biggest weak point is the chassis. All the suspension is mounted on a tiny tab front and rear. I’ve broke two chassis now and the fix I’ve found is a metal front skid plate to help support the small tab from breaking by mounting it to the tab and rest of chassis. I’ve also worn out two servos as well.

[@fromfin90]

i am considering Max because i like how it looks Edit: i ended up with a secondhand Traxxas Summit, i do not regret.

[@nickmocnik5503]

I did that too. Great decision

[@jack1234098]

Personally the E Revo 2.0 is my favorite

[@tomh7647]

amain: it also depends on your workspace me: works on the garage floor

[@MrLincoln87]

hahaha too true, usually starts out in your lap, then a desk.. then the floor

[@Boss-dr2zk]

Sometimes on the bed🤣

[@rc4lifenl952]

Me2 haha

[@maximciubotareanu5742]

same

[@timsgta]

Having trouble locating my erevo comment from one of your videos, but I just wanted to say that since having the erevo I got from you guys, it has been the victim of front and backflips, cartwheels and just generally janky crashes many times, haphazardly ran it into wooden fences a few times, and oh yeah, ran it up a tree, failing at that particular backflip lol. The truck will take some practice. I've only had it out 3 or 4 times so far. A lot of crashes have been on grass and pavement both. And I see no damage at all yet, except for the body and bottom scrapes of course. It truly is a beast and tons of fun! I havent even istalled my upgrades yet, either! Keep up the good work guys over there at AMain...

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Is it still going strong? Have you broke any parts? Man I’m so split between buying a new erevo or maxx. I’m a light basher, meaning I’m not 1 to thrash my car but I do like speed runs, hill climbing and all terrain crawling. I’m so undecided now can u help me?

[@minouverjini8783]

@@FlashBro-r4w did you end upp with erevo ?

[@FlashBro-r4w]

@@minouverjini8783 brother I haven’t even gotten a new RC car yet. Times are tough. I’m hoping with tax returns season I will be able to 🤞 hehe

[@mikewolff645]

I have the Traxxas Rustler VXL and Absolutely 💯% Love it. I've wore out the clutch n replaced the driveshafts so far. Next I bought the Traxxas TRX-4 and now play with it more than the Rustler VXL. More fun climbing than just speeding around. Both are awesome n fun to play with. Have a safe day

[@gadgetmantwincities]

We have them all and they are all equally fun!

[@borgfpv8418]

I have the Maxx and the 2.0. I prefer the 2.0. If you only can have one... With one do you chose?

[@wyattscheerer6469]

BorgRC I think the e revo that’s what I run

[@RCEV0]

Now thats what I call a proper comparison in detail. You really helped me choose my first RC. Def. The Rustler is the one I need :-) Thanks a lot!

[@maszkalman3676]

Yes i was hesitating beetween the e-revo or the rustler but the e revo is too chunky and eats up soo much more battery with not much more to give only the bigger ground clearance. Plus higher price.

[@jackdaddyslim3895]

I have A Rustler, Maxx, E-Revo 2.0 & X-Maxx and By far my Favorite Is The Rustler 4×4 VXL.. most bang for the buck and its my favorite basher.

[@gunsandcommissions]

e-revo is a great design - swap out the heavy monster style tires for the older version of the pro-line badlands and it's a screamer with a lot less stress on the drivetrain/electronics - add rpm goodies and mip axles and its a great vehicle

[@kjrayofficial]

This video has so much rewatch value!!! 😀😀😀

[@othx9625]

I just love how truggies look, monster trucks don’t do it for me

[@meese1k]

True. Slash is alright

[@Ben.N]

Agree, monster trucks irl look passable but rc ones just look like there's a piece of plastic stuck on top.

[@VestedUTuber]

@@Ben.N That really depends on the vehicle. Early RC monster trucks were just stadium trucks with a body lift, and you still see them from time to time with entry-level models. But the high-riding ones, starting all the way back with the original T-Maxx, TXT-1 and Mad Force, look a lot more like an actual monster truck. The REVO is technically a step backwards in that regard, but it was originally intended as a response to the truggy scene which had just started at the time, and as a result it was actually designed to be a bit of a hybrid between a monster truck and a truggy, with a few added twists as well.

[@smolscale]

I just love how monster trucks look, truggies don’t do it for me

[@sheldonisnumberone]

Othx reverse for me, that’s why I sold my arrmas, I don’t like rumba vacuum low stance look.

[@Gudiksen82]

Thank you for a great and informative video. Looking at a Rustler these days, and even though I also really like the Revo, I will probably save the money so that I can get a TRX4 as well. So Rustler+TRX4 :-) It doesnt add up exactly, but like you said, the Revo takes two batteries etc.

[@gabrieleb5408]

I have a bandit on 2s and i think is absolutely enough, but i m happy that traxxas pushes the limits with these beasts

[@MrDani3lsan]

Nailed it. I have a rustler 4x4 vxl and a jumpshot mt flux. Thing is, the rustler needs space and speed, it is impressive. But a monstertruck at lower speeds and rougher terrain is just more fun, and generally looks more impressive.

[@freshsaladx]

I got traxxas e revo and it has been very nice! I love it but there is some problem... 2 servos they suck.. i changed them to one good 30kg and with metal gears now its much better!

[@jarrettmaltry6305]

ALL E REVO OWNERS MUST HAVE PART 8619 PUSHRODS. If videos mentioning it’s durability due to the pushrods is putting you off they’ve updated them and they’re bulletproof. You’d have to hit a ramp flat out and have a bad landing to break the new rods

[@ReasonablyMotarded]

This is the best video I've ever seen for a beginner entering this hobby. your explanations are stellar man. I have a slash 4x4 vxl on talon 2.8"s I'm checking out the e-revo2.0

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Great! Thanks for watching. If you have any questions, let me know! -Brett

[@DietPizza1]

Just ordered the E Revo. I think I made the right choice.

[@jamesrobinson4950]

You did

[@seanmathis7971]

Till you break something

[@bingcringing]

Gonna break everything

[@ajgreen868]

Should’ve went arrma bro.

[@TylerSaleik]

Owned an e revo 2.0, even after upgraded parts that weren’t crap, still broke easily. Now I have an arrma talion and am never going back to traxxas

[@andyb9994]

With most people it comes down to money, I recommend the Maxx because most of the time that's where you will end up anyway....I don't have a Revo, I have driven them they are very cool, but I'm a huge fan of the maxx, and the Rustler is awesome also...really you can't go wrong with any one of them...

[@robertwren2289]

I have all three, and just bought my granddaughter a pink Rustler 4X4 VXL.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

That's great! What a fun experience to pass down and R/C together. -Brett

[@craiglamb9029]

Surprised how great this video was. You touched on alot of really good points besides just the obvious size and battery/charger considerations. Well thought out comparo. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@EJ-74]

Although I think all 3 are cool the Max is probably the toughest and performs well decent speeds right out the box but the Revo has better stability And probably a better racer and can rip up the parks with the est of the 1/10 If ya want the better basher go with Mini The other 2 are very cool Informative vid Guy's I've been looking into a racer basher type truck I love the Revo well all of them lol but dang it's high then after all the extra batteries - accessories You know ya going to want at leas enough betteries to run 3-4 times lol Very informative vid guy's 🔥👍✌️

[@TraxxasGemini3.3]

Another investment I’d get is this... something to hold the LiPo battery during charging and for LiPo storage... at the very least a LiPo sack big enough to hold your largest battery or better yet a LiPo battery box (BatBox is a good one sold by Amain Hobbies... unless you’d rather make your own if you are do it yourself savvy)... and other investment would be have a set of quality tools as stock ones may not be up to snuff for durability and sometimes, although kinda rare, even with included stock tools you don’t have all the ones you need.... case in point for nitro model users... extra air filter elements, air filter oil, and the biggie... after run oil (even though nitro/glow fuel nowadays says with its new features that after run procedures don’t need to be done for short term storage... a little of the real thing goes a long way in making sure your engine is kept safe and stored happy so next time you fire it up it’s gonna be fine... make sure the tune is good)

[@jackdaddyslim3895]

I have A Rustler, Maxx, E-Revo 2.0 & X-Maxx and By far my Favorite Is The Rustler 4×4 VXL.. most bang for the buck and its my favorite basher.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

I just purchased my Rustler 4x4 VXL few days ago and complaint i have is the body is way more difficult to put on then the Maxx. But i feel the Rustler Handles better.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

I understand. Those bodies can be tricky to get installed correctly in the front. -Brett

[@wantsomecoffe]

Can you do an updated video comparing erevo 2.0 with Maxx v2 ‘with widemaxx’? thx

[@M_AbdullahArif]

Much Awaited video, you just made the decision for these very vehicles, very easy for me.

[@tranfamilymail]

Which one did you end up getting?

[@M_AbdullahArif]

@@tranfamilymail well.. Thanks to the global pandemic, I couldn't come to usa for the summers, otherwise my heart is completely set on the Revo 2.0, although the new Hoss is also very nice but I feel that no other RC comes in the Revo's class.

[@orange1248]

darn would love the Maxx, just an awesome basher, but I think rustler is the way to go, especially witg the parts support where I am at.

[@VestedUTuber]

Ah, TSM. Also known as "don't bother learning throttle control, we'll do it for you". Also... "changing the connector voids the warranty" - literally the only company that actually enforces this, because they want you to use their batteries and theirs alone, even though there are FAR superior options.

[@jgrc73]

1.tsm is superior to human capability when braking. Take what you will from it, but I assume you specify no abs on your 1:1 cars...? At any rate, just turn it off if you dislike it...in addition one can use the 6533 receiver to install cruise control on any rc crawler, is that horrible of Traxxas as well? 2.closed loop systens prevent failure. Again, take what you want from it, but it makes the most sense from a manufacturers point of view. From ours, as “enthusiasts” we obviously use other battery and connector options... If you cut a new arrma rc’s power cord, installed a traxxas connector, then called them for a warranty claim, would they laugh before hanging up?

[@VestedUTuber]

@@jgrc73 "tsm is superior to human capability when braking. Take what you will from it, but I assume you specify no abs on your 1:1 cars...?" TSM isn't ABS. It's a gyro-based stability control system linked to the steering channel - effectively sticking an HPI D-Box or a heading hold unit for a helicopter in the receiver itself. ABS was tried a while back with the Futaba 3PL and 3PK. No one used it so the feature was dropped. "At any rate, just turn it off if you dislike it..." Problem is that Traxxas is using it to justify a massive price hike. I've worked with embedded gyro sensors before, even a 3-axis unit on a breakout board is only $20 and you don't need something anywhere near that high-end for this. I had the same complaint when Losi started loading all their RTRs with AVC (they did that before Traxxas, in fact). "closed loop systens prevent failure. Again, take what you want from it, but it makes the most sense from a manufacturers point of view." Not going to argue against this. The problem is that Traxxas batteries are low-quality garbage being sold for premium prices. For the price of a 2S 5000mAh 20c soft-case pack from Traxxas, you can get a 2S 6000mAh _75c ROAR-approved hard-case_ pack from Turnigy and still have a good amount of money left to put towards second pack. I wouldn't have as much of an issue if Traxxas didn't insist on charging an arm and a leg for stuff that's blatantly not worth the price. People have compared Traxxas to Apple, and with a little market research it's easy to see the connection. I didn't like it when Horizon did it with the new Spektrum SMART series batteries either, although at least they had the common sense to include a separate balance plug in addition to the balance-capable primary plug and to not take the original EC3 off the market in the process. "If you cut a new arrma rc’s power cord, installed a traxxas connector, then called them for a warranty claim, would they laugh before hanging up?" They'll tell you to remove the aftermarket connector before sending the product to them for diagnostics. An electrical connector is just a set of contacts that allow for the quick connection of an electrical circuit, in a case that holds them together. There's very few issues that can actually apply to them and usually such issues are obvious, such as a loose wire or burnt or broken contact.

[@ConspiracyBytes]

avoid the self righting it rips gears like no other

[@jaredsheehanjls]

Thank's for that i was thinking it would be hard on it

[@kamilthegreat2834]

I always thought that. It must be one of those lets give them a feature that gives us more parts replacement money

[@Luis-ic3bm]

Can I take it off or ?

[@VestedUTuber]

@@Luis-ic3bm It's built into the radio system. You don't have to use it, though.

[@kongyiu]

I don’t have problems with the self righting. And if I really rip the gears after 1 year use, then I think it’s worth it. Saved me a lot of walking. Yes, I am lazy!

[@shanebaldwin7929]

At the end of the day it's a hobby, you'll get another truck no matter which one you pick, you will break and fix each one. I have a MAXX and have put a few dollars into it on aluminum caster blocks, aluminum tie rods, proline trencher (3.8s) and a metal spur gear. In my opinion you do not need the Widemaxx with the trenchers on the maxx. It's a night and day difference in stability. If your thinking of going wide, get the tires first, then decide. It is a little more tame for sure, but I tried different pinions as well (20 and 22) and went back to stock in the end. Still great battery life, doesn't get hot (4s), Metal driveshafts will be next when they break.

[@but531]

Very nice explanation for the people they don't know and also i like you said the prices of some parts. Very helpful, very good job. You worth to make videos like this.

[@MF_Doom203]

Threw some sledgehammer tires on my Rustler VXL and things been great solid truck for my area

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Nice! Those are great looking tires. -Brett

[@michaelfraley4660]

Have the Maxx Widemaxx just starting out. Only thing I done is moved the stock mount position to the outer hole handles much better.

[@rickybobby9797]

Just add some fuel tubing to lower the max suspension and you get a much better performing truck. Total Cost: $5 bucks.

[@Daytona89]

best comparison video ever!

[@AlbertaRednecks]

Revo unchanged basically in 15+years long rain the king

[@dr34m3r_]

Revo 2.0 baby! 🤘🏾

[@chrispelletier5424]

Bro your intro is AWESOME

[@TheLDunn1]

Been doing some online research on RC’s (I’m not an expert), but it seems to me that I want the robustness and durability of the Maxx, but in a lower weight layout so it doesn’t have such a tendency to roll when turning.

[@TheLDunn1]

@@bananasstuff3344 I’ll go an take a look. Thx!

[@ggson1338]

Xrt

[@marcusbridges514]

Well I got me a slasher e Revo 2.0 and a hoss love all three trucks traxxas top notch....😎

[@jfolck1886]

The rustler was my first RC car that I got last year. I would love to get a max or a hoss, but finances...

[@stevmstng5165]

I love my maxx. It’s such a tough truck. It takes such abuse and keeps going. Perfect truck for someone getting into the rc hobby. Can’t say enough good things about it. Is it perfect, nope but what is.

[@borgfpv8418]

I love my Maxx too. But the plastic driveshaft just fail on me...

[@chungass448]

Hey remember me? I talked about that buggy i have on the video you did of the budget buggy build. I got it to finally work. The reason it took so long was that when i got my esc and motor combo from hobbywing, it was a used system so it came with a broken motor and i had to buy a new motor that came from china, so it took over a month to get the motor. But hey, at least it works really well.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Awesome, happy to hear it finally arrived and you're up and running! Have fun. -Brett

[@thatoneguy4319]

4:19 I walked my udr over a mile

[@LeoDenman]

I walked an x maxx three miles

[@mariahrusca7347]

@@LeoDenman is this a competition?

[@LeoDenman]

@@mariahrusca7347 duh.

[@gasolinediesel972]

That sounds painful.

[@kongyiu]

I don’t understand why the E-revo is so unpopular. They are saying that it breaks too easily, but mine runs for a year now and everything is still fine. I don’t make big jumps from a skateramp, but 1-2 metres jumps is not a problem. I think the Maxx or the Xmaxx are better for bashing, but the E-revo is not build for that.

[@alanrogers7442]

Well said.

[@sgoulet3333]

Great video! I have a rustler 4x4 looking to upgrade to one of the other two

[@MOTO809]

My E-Revo has never self righted... and there have been at least 20 attempts. I have just resigned to the fact that I may have to walk a 1/4 mile to go get it.

[@joewhite8079]

Put some sledgehammer tyres on my rustler plus aluminium shock caps esc cooler and a dusty dust cover and man this thing is a beast on a 3s 50c lipo I could happily reccomend a ristler 4x4 vxl.

[@STEVOD313]

I put the Hot Racing sway bars on my rustler 4x4 n it handles so awesome I do recommend people to buy the sway bar kit

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Good tip Stevo D! -Brett

[@pauldoyle1864]

I love your indept comparison videos

[@Tireblaster]

Nice comparison for beginners. Great job.

[@borgfpv8418]

Nice vídeo as always Brett! I have Maxx and the Erevo 2.0. Maxx is more durable but is worse to drive and is great for surviving skateparks. The parts for her is harder to find, even at Amain. The rear push rods in the 2.0 are a weak point that is difficult to solve but I still prefer it over the Maxx. Erevo is more versatile.

[@thedubs4388]

I got some heavy duty rods from traxxas fpr my 2.0 that solved it for me they had blue green and red but that was over a yr ago

[@donzokor5312]

Maxx all day long

[@drjavogel]

Another excellent video. Love me my Traxxasessss. Great job Brett.

[@AMGplays_]

Thank you so much, this helped me a lot 😊

[@EXTREMERC416]

Rustler 4x4 Vlx speed graph is missleading stock out of the box 3s stock pinion 42mph (market standard for rtr atm is 50mph+) electronics gets really hot good luck hitting 65mph i think they did this only for advertising"look our truck can hit 65mph and slap it on the box" if you want speed runs anyway get a buggy or a truggy your rustler 4x4 might catch on fire after a few runs when it gets really hot already running on pavement with a 13t(my rustler). Rustler is cardbord maxx is a tank if you are a hardcore basher the choice is yours

[@cactuscat8009]

Well sadly thats true! On the 65 gearing it overheats waaaaaay to quick!🤔

[@dpwood420]

I have a fan in the esc and a fan on the motor and it never overheats with the 17t pinion.

[@RotoRCol]

all traxxas stuff are toys

[@bingcringing]

Honestly

[@TheNazreth]

It does say 40 mph with stock gearing on 3S on the box. I doubt anyone buys a 400$ RC without at least a minimum research... I'm an aware buyer of the Rustler 4x4 vxl. With my budget and the space where I can drive, the Rustler is perfect. Parts are cheap and available everywhere. After 3 months of use I have no issues with it. 3 times the shock caps came off after a heavy crash (I had to put the shocks together and refill the oil, no parts broken or missing), but besides that - nothing. Perfect 1st car for introducing to the hobby. Would buy it again (or Slash, it's almost the same). IF I had double budget and had a bigger place to drive, I would consider the revo. The maxx is not my style.

[@larryfisher3676]

This is why I bought Arrma, Granite. Battery much cheaper say$45 3s. Can get a charger say $30 the car$300..50 mph out the box,,budget people get Arrma.you won't regret it

[@ELValenin]

Hey, sorry but who in the right mind would recommend/buy traxxas batteries??

[@SeleverRyan]

I agree, there are way better brands with cheaper prices

[@basharalchammani]

Very helpful amigo, thanks alot

[@ReadySetRC]

Very good comparison👍👍

[@artistman75]

I have a couple acres to run on including, open grass w/ hills and dips, wooded area, and a creek with a beach with portions that are all sand and other areas which are mostly rock. Which RC would you suggestion?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Nice! Sounds like you have an awesome R/C playground. With all that space and varying terrain, I would recommend the Maxx or the larger E-Revo. They will be the most capable in all the different and uneven terrain types, especially the E-Revo. The Rustler is a great truck, but with the smaller ground clearance and tires, it could get hung up in tall grass. The E-Revo will probably best serve you. -Brett

[@artistman75]

@@AMain_Hobbies How's the clearance of the ERevo? I've started looking at the Stampede, then the Xmaxx (though it cost a mint). When the Maxx came out I thought it was the perfect mix. Though IDK.

[@SeleverRyan]

Pretty high.

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Brett, yet another awesome video man, i could listen to you all day, you’re really knowledgeable everything rc. I’d love to own a traxxas, but they’re too expensive for me right now. Some day man. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@iamlegend5190]

Rustler 4x4 vxl is a beast.

[@jackschoen224]

I don't get why people think these are all 10th scale

[@RCAdventureOfficial]

all my love rc car. thank for sharing good info bro.

[@DanizTV]

I love this guy!

[@EK-np4nx]

Hey! I’m planning to get the E-Revo 2.0 or the Maxx. (The Rustler 4x4 just doesn’t suit me) and I like the E-Revo 2.0 but apparently it has a lot of problems, and it just looks too complicating. (2 servos, where the shocks are, etc.) But it’s a hard choice... and if you’re wondering what my budget is it’s around $650 for just the truck.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Not a bad problem to have Erik. Either way, they're both great trucks. -Brett

[@dingguss545]

Kinda funny that you posted this video while nothing is in stock.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

That will change shortly but the video will last forever. -Brett

[@Buddog33]

Bravo, you guys always do a great job highlighting needs vs cost. REally enjoy your videos!

[@bonham1981]

I've got an issue with my Erevo: I bought it used and it worked fine for a while until I let it sit in a cold place with the batteries (2x 3s original traxxas) plugged in. It wouldn't even turn on and the batteries wouldn't load on a Traxxas charger (at room temperature). I already got rid of those two (recycling) and tried my luck with the other batteries that the previous owner sold as to me well. But after only very little driving (we're talking seconds, not minutes), the red heat LED blinks on the ESC. The replacement batteries are actually hardcase ones, with similar rating (5000mAh, 45C vs 50C traxxas) but significantly lighter (300 g vs 370 g traxxas). And they are connected via an adapter to the erevo. As I understand it you'd want to avoid that usually. The question now is, is the car itself busted or are the batteries just trash? I'm fairly new to LiPo handling. For the better part of about 6 months, the batteries were always charged to max and not really used a whole lot. I only found out about the "storage" setting on my charged yesterday :P. My approach now would be to also get rid of the 2nd set of seemingly faulty batteries, get proper new ones and take better care of them. And hopefully enjoy the erevo as it's supposed to be.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Hmm, car should be ok; do the connectors have rust? I wonder what the red LED is trying to tell us, is it the low voltage cutoff because the batteries aren't holding up? Two new identical batteries would be best for your situation, and recycle the old batteries; who knows what their condition was, or age. With r/c cars that use two batteries, both batteries need to be identical in all respects including their amount of use - you never want to power your ERevo with one new LiPo and one old LiPo. And yes, ditch the adapters because you're playing with fire on a 22.2V r/c car. -Brett

[@bonham1981]

@@AMain_Hobbies Hello, many thanks for your reply. I will give it a try with new batteries. Btw, here in Germany any place that sells batteries has to take them back for recycling, so no worries.

[@jeffrenman4146]

I don't know they seem to break quite often I've never seen anybody go years… But your video is nice and I just purchased a rustler 4 x 4 brushless… Wish me luck I hope it lasts

[@gihonda127]

Good video, I am in the market for a newer truck and the Rustler is right up my alley.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Nice comparison Brett 👍 This video is obviously geared towards newbies so the number one thing I recommend is to NOT use Traxxas batteries and chargers. They are overpriced and inferior to similar lipos and chargers on the market 👍

[@jsingle5583]

What's a good alternative? Thanks! I'm new to this.

[@harrishawker1]

What do u recommend

[@blakehyslop2605]

They are better though. I have them and comparing them to others they have a way quicker discharge rate then the rest and also last longer

[@cindyshields5753]

I'll choose my Zeee 3s lipo battery that's like 55$ and it can make my slash 2wd go 86mph.

[@matthewwilliamsracing]

I love my rustler!!!!

[@gatolocoincontrol2461]

Thanks! Good video. I like the rustler ,just to go out to the park. So battery life is just 20 to 39 min. The most?? :(

[@gruffydd1000]

Brilliant. The first time ever mentioning how long they run for. Appreciate that.

[@rockriverpig]

I like my Rustler 4X4 VXL and got a Hoss (both heavily upgraded). I got a promotion at work and want to treat myself to a bigger Traxxas. Can’t seem to decide between a V2 Maxx or an ERevo 2.0 (not sure if I like Sledge). I live in a city so I run on grass in parks or on asphalt/ concrete. Big air is not my thing either… Really curious about ERevo ,but am afraid it’s a waste of money because it seems outdated. AMain is my favorite place for RC and would love to hear your opinion.

[@massid3774]

the maxx can only take 4s while the e revo can take 6s

[@vinniemartinez6125]

I think I'll buy all 3 for my collection. I own the T- Maxx X-Maxx XRT

[@mxthunder2]

is there an equivalent updated video that compares the v2 sledge, the updated maxx, and the rustler 4x4 ultimate? maybe throw in the xrt for good measure

[@the40735]

The appeal of the maxx for me is the fact I have an x maxx so i have the batteries for it. But if they behave the same I may look at a rustler or the revo.