Which One Should YOU Buy? - FMS FCX18 LC80 vs FCX18 K10 Detailed Comparison

Thinking about buying the FMS FCX18 LC80 or K10 and can't decide which one to get, hopefully this video will help you decide. We're comparing the FMS FCX18 Chevy K10 and the FMS FCX18 Toyota LC80.
They're both ready to run mini crawlers with both hard bodies. Both feature a 2 speed gearbox, portal axles, 180 brushed motor, all-in-one ESC and receiver with 4 channel transmitter. Let's see how they compare and which one is better straight out of the box.
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[Specification]
Body - Chevy K10
Chassis - FMS FCX18
ESC - All-in-one 40amp ESC & Receiver
Motor - 180 Size Brushed Motor
Remote Control System - FMS 4 Channel 2.4Ghz
Servo - FMS 13g Metal Geared Servo
Battery - FMS 7.4v 2S 5C 900mAh Lipo Battery Pack
Body - Toyota LC80
Chassis - FMS FCX18
ESC - All-in-one 40amp ESC & Receiver
Motor - 180 Size Brushed Motor
Remote Control System - FMS 4 Channel 2.4Ghz
Servo - FMS 13g Metal Geared Servo
Battery - FMS 7.4v 2S 5C 900mAh Lipo Battery Pack
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[@DoubleADay]

I do wish we could get these comparisons with aftermarket tires and wheels. It is the upgrade that almost everyone does and makes the biggest difference in performance

[@DoURC]

Yeah totally agree, but the point of this video was out the box comparison. I'll be doing an upgraded comparison soon. 👍

[@summerhillcinema7006]

Awesome video!! Been trying to find a video of this exact comparison, and this did not disappoint!! Cheers

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much and glad it was helpful 👍

[@jackharlow977]

This is a perfect comparison. Ive had the lc80 for a while now :) great truck! Hope to get the k10 soon, love the bigger size

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much, glad it was helpful. 👍

[@nodnarbsuahdlef]

You gotta make some merch that says "nice!" On it, always cracks me up when you get over an obstacle you say nice ha

[@DoURC]

🤣🤣🤣 That's a brilliant idea 👍

[@scaleworksRC]

Very nice comparison! I was surprised to see them both struggle in the last bit, but I'm still learning about what 1/18 scale crawlers can handle. Hard choice, but I think I'd go for the LC80 as well.

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Yeah uphill in sand is hard work. Even tenth scale rigs can struggle in sand, as they just dig in. I definitely prefer the LC80. 👍

[@josecanedo007]

Nice comparison 👌

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍

[@Truck-This-56]

I like the longer weel base I have 1/18 trxm4 bronco and f150 and I have 1/24 jeep yellow one

[@DoURC]

I think the K10 actually performs better than the LC80 out the box, so yeah it's more down to personal preference. I enjoy mudding mostly, so a shorter wheelbase is better for me. 👍

[@chiplarkin4069]

I just bought the FMS FCX18 K10. It takes about 10 minutes to get the body off if you want to work in it. And the screws are tiny and you better have a very gentle touch or you will strip the plastic. Also, not many not upgrade options other than tires. I wish I would have bought a Traxxas.

[@DoURC]

That'll be the same maintenance wise for a Traxxas too, as mini crawlers everything is tiny and TRX4M is all plastic too. There are upgrade options for the FCX18, as they share the same axles as the FCX24. TRX4M has been out longer than FCX18 so has more parts. 👍

[@RabbiJesus]

Did you have a stock LC80 or did you strip your down for the vid?

[@DoURC]

I had a stock LC80 I hadn't done anything with yet. I've got 3 of them, grey us stock, blue and yellow are upgraded. 👍

[@nriyo3]

What is a great sand and rock tire upgrade for this?

[@DoURC]

For sand I'd say you want more like a mud tyre, as you want more of a paddle, deep tread design. Whereas for rocks you could have a different tyre style. I really like the LGRP Black Labels on the rocks. The Injora Swamp Claws are a good tyre too. 👍

[@sandytoes8535]

Where can I get metal drive shafts for the k10?

[@DoURC]

I believe RCAWD and Injora do some. If you buy from RCAWD I have a discount code you can use in the description. 👍

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[@Hemlck]

I’m not that familiar with the real k10 but this fms model looks out of proportion to me…the truck bed looks a bit too long?

[@DoURC]

Yeah I'm not very familiar with it either, but yeah the scale to me seems a little off. It's something FMS seem to struggle with sometimes. I much prefer the LC80. 👍

[@JT-6s]

Nah, I grew up with a K10 and those proportions aren’t far off. K10’s had huge beds. So called 8’ beds, but in actuality bigger, because they could swallow a 4x8’ sheet of plywood with plenty of room to spare. Ever since, beds have shrunken more and more in favor of cab space, which the K10 had very little of.

[@JT-6s]

What is off, is the wheels. This model has more of a lifted look with oversized tires.

[@Hemlck]

@@JT-6s fair enough…I suppose I am comparing to modern trucks like you say, which have more cab and less bed👍👍

[@NatesRCclips]

The real k10 is BIG ! Really NICE VIDEO 🎉🎉🎉

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[@DoURC]

You lost me sorry? 🤣😬

[@Patricklane37]

I say Traxxas raptor

[@DoURC]

I think that's a little bigger, although very awesome. 👍😎

[@flat-out]

How about the Redcat Ascent 18 brother? That one I'll get.

[@DoURC]

I was thinking about it, but it looks a bit fugly if I'm honest! I've just picked up the SCX24 Power Wagon and will be getting the CR18 Evo which I prefer the look off. Want to try the FX118 Katana too. 👍

[@RabbiJesus]

@@DoURCagreed. It’s no pleasure to look at like these are.

[@janoravec2563]

I made the mistake of getting the LC80 , it ran for 3 days since November, first the drive shafts just exploded, i changed them for metal ones, then the gear box gears got stripped, allof them , and after that was fixed the receiver caugt fire. For me it is never more FMS , worse RC I ever had.

[@DoURC]

That's no good. I know a few people have mentioned they've had issues, which is a real shame. I've got 3 LC80's and had no issues except the power switch, which was my own fault for submerging it. If you've seen my videos I've not been easy on them. I'd go so far as saying I put my rigs through a lot more than most KZbinrs. I think the main downside to mini crawlers is they are more fragile, as they're not built like tenth scale rugs. I'll be honest, my most reliable mini has been my SCX24, tougher than my trx4m and fcx18's. 👍

[@janoravec2563]

@DoURC my SCX 24 has been through he'll and back without any issues, so was my TRX 4 M m it is just the FMS junk that is always broken, here in Poland it is even hard to find a service that would accept it. They mostly refuse to work on Fms rigs.

[@RabbiJesus]

A K10 doesn’t dwarf an LC80. I’d say if the LC80 is a 1:18, then the K10 is a 1:16

[@DoURC]

Yeah it does seem a different scale tbh. I hope they do some different bodies this year for the FCX18 as well. 👍

[@Dave12354]

U know its a good day when dourc uploads😅

[@DoURC]

🤣 Thanks very much 👍😁

[@BlackCreekRC]

lc80 just a good lookin rig!

[@DoURC]

Looks great doesn't it 👍😎

[@chevy208.3]

The k10 is great my son loves it but we did break differential gear with in 1 week. Fms did come out with metal ones! Ordered them was hard to find parts so mixed and matched for now but it’s running great and a lot of fun.

[@DoURC]

Yeah I had issues with my gears after a few runs too. I've got the FMS metal gears but haven't fitted them yet. 👍

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[@MysticRiverRC]

Great review! Thanks for the in depth look!

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much, glad it was helpful. 👍

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[@oupekha]

Which one has a realistic movement and spring?

[@DoURC]

You tell me what you thought from watching the video? 🤔👍

[@oupekha]

@@DoURC Good question I think LC80

[@DoURC]

@@oupekha I think the K10 actually has nicer suspension movement due to the extra weight. But I prefer the LC80 overall. 👍

[@joshc3576]

i agree the lc80 is much better, im a bit fed up of american pickups. now what i want is a 1/18th suzuki jimny haha with lift kit 😂. looking forward to the updgrade vid tho mate

[@DoURC]

That would be cool 👍😎 Upgrade video will be out Wednesday, it didn't quite go to plan! 🤣😬

[@yekit485]

Same here, get bored of these boxy looking American trucks. Hope they will gv us a Hilux version, or Suzuki jimny would be great.

[@DoURC]

@yekit485 Yeah, a Hilux, Patrol, Jimny or a Disco would be awesome 👍😎

[@RCplamodel]

A great video!! 'FMS FCX18 LC80 vs FCX18 K10 Detailed Comparison!!!~~~' Thank you for showing me this beneficial comparison video!~^^

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much and thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@GARYU-S44]

I always watch your videos 😄 I'm looking forward to this as well my friend🫡👍🤝

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎

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