RTR Axial SCX10 III vs. Traxxas TRX-4 - Best portal axle trail crawler ready to run shootout review

[@bugsy742]

I’d say the speed run was actually a win as well for the Traxxas in 1st gear as you’d want it to be slower 👍😎

[@Uneek637]

Love my defender. Can't bring myself to get a lighter body since the look of the defender is what got me into the trx4.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly. It's almost best to buy another trx4 for a lighter build

[@Uneek637]

@@RCReviewChannel you read my mind. That is my plan. Maybe build one a little more crawling focused and keeping the defender for the trails.

[@RCReviewChannel]

@@Uneek637 that's why i have four, including the TRX6

[@Uneek637]

@@RCReviewChannel one day. Got my first rc in January, a Rock Rey. Then came the Defender. Next I hope to get the trx6. So good.

[@4theloveofDub]

Couldn't you add brass to the knuckles and stuff to bring the cg down while keeping the body?

[@Waltkat]

For me, the TRX4 chassis kit is orders of magnitude better than the SCX10 III. Not even in the same class. For US$400 you get everything except for a body, and this includes ALL of the electronics (motor, ESC, 4 servos, receiver, and 4-channel TX). It also has a 2-speed transmission and lock/unlock differentials. Best of all, it's a kit. No food that someone else chewed for me. The SCX10-III kit is way over priced for what you get. I don't hate the Axial. I have an SCX10-II and like it, but the TRX4 is a much better value. I just wish I had bought one when I still owned a hobbyshop...

[@chrismunson7899]

Yeah most people probably don't know you can get a trx4 kit I just ordered one myself about a week ago

[@ShenRC]

👍 Nice comparison...I have the traxxas trx sport and I think it's the best crawler trail runner out right now performance wise.

[@thomasgross8289]

I agree I've had mine for over a year, close to two and just now had my first break...stripped the plastic servo arm lol and I beat it like it owes me money and my "maintenance" is running it through a mudpudle on the way in lol

[@DirtyRC101]

Love my Sport as well, but that titan motor/esc setup is gone, hate that high pitch note it does when you drive it. Running a quicrun fusion now and it´s dead silent when crawling.

[@ShenRC]

@@thomasgross8289 yea great rig.

[@ShenRC]

@@DirtyRC101 Yea it don't bother me. maybe your ears are sensitive to high frequency sounds?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup! Performance, value, durability. Now so many upgrade options as well.

[@james...1]

TRX Defender for the win! I got my defender after watching your channel and I'm still getting so much fun out of it. Thanks Francis! The two speed and diff locks are the best. Not only can you trail it but it's great to try things with/without the lockers. I try to crawl without lockers until I get stuck then engage them. Love it!

[@ziggyzbeak]

just like 1/1 truck cheers

[@mtbhux9711]

I ended up getting the TRX4 Blazer edition and all your videos were a big help. Extremely informative and fun

[@noice9709]

Wow! Thanks for the real-world testing and details on all of the strengths and weaknesses. I especially appreciated your Achilles heel vid on the input portal gear. You make it easy for newbs like me to understand the finer points and get a comprehensive and balanced perspective. So much appreciated!!! You never know with online reviews at merchant sites, and too many YT reviewers are just excited about their toy or are probably just saying the nicer things to get popular with sellers.

[@jimsrc2196]

I personally like the TRX4 Bronco . . have had mine for 2 1/2 years now and upgraded it alot for what i do . . Xtra Speed axle housings, bowhouse lcg battery tray, brass installed that is unsprung weight, injora front bumper, modded the grille for a light bar, aluminum wheels, hyrax tires and aluminum front shock mounts . . Powered by a SW4 and a 1800kv Revolver now also and steering from a hitec 7955TG servo

[@thomasconnolly7452]

I got the 79 Blazer for Christmas. New to trail crawlers but think I like the locking diffs and 2 speeds trans. The Axial seems like fewer options for the same money.

[@allmightygreat1892]

Your videos got me into crawling. I was blessed to obtain my first truck recently. Scx10 2 1955 Ford f 100. I started rc 1986 gold tub associated.

[@svendemeyer6278]

I still have an old scx10 but also a tr4. And i still love how the trx performs.. so trx 4 all the way for me

[@willmrx]

Thank you for your reviews. I find your videos to be some of most informative in the RC world. The question I have is , why we all seem to be okay with having to upgrade the servos on most of our RC rigs.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Definitely Not OK and we are trying to change the world as well as we call these things out.

[@repairmanjack9082]

Absolutely the best review on these two trucks ever. love them both I have three Trx4 models. next big purchase is going to be the 10 .3 Gladiator I live the long wheel base. rc review...you rock...🏁

[@RCReviewChannel]

Appreciate it. We weren't sure if this was worth the effort but it's cool it is helpful to people.

[@comeandtakeit5709]

The crawler scene has exploded and these rigs are so capable the bar is set so high that you can really be competitive these days almost by accident man. All these rigs are just flat out legit! Love your content Francis! Keep it up boi!!

[@johnd3579]

I took my Sport out this weekend and crawled with my buddies new SCX10iii. The Axial is a great looking vehicle that does well. The sport is a better crawler but the Axial looks so much more scale than the Sport body. I'm not a fan of the Defender or Bronco bodies from Traxxas. I will probably pick up the Axial but now I need to decide if I want the Gladiator version. Decisions decisions.

[@ShiftersAndLifters]

The dig may have helped on the steep rock attempt. It can essentially act as a full overdrive function for the front axle.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very true. Will have to try that.

[@superdutyscaler6823]

I have a OG scx10 with different Axial bodies for it. Never wanted a newer rig but when the defender came out it caught my eye. I usually rock my scaled out Axial Dingo body becuase I love the look of it, but this video has finally sold me on ordering the trx4 defender!

[@semiprofessional8470]

In a perfect world I'd have them both.

[@DJhunta]

Ditto.

[@jessev4615]

Great video, iv had my defender since they first released it 3 years ago. I bought my axial scxiii kit a mouth ago. I personally favor my scxiii slightly over the defender on the trail, but theres no better truck to pull a trailer with then the defender. Love them both & drive both.

[@zsaxeshed5743]

I've got a sport and a bronco,wouldn't trade em for the world lol

[@RCReviewChannel]

Those two are so good.

[@AngryTurds]

The Broncos looks amazing. I seriously contemplated selling my kids on the black market to finance the orange/red/black version. Shhhh, don't tell anyone. 😉

[@AngryTurds]

Are there ways to mod the trx-4 axles to get a bit more angle?

[@zsaxeshed5743]

@@AngryTurds I put a 10mm widening kit on mine,helped a bit..they have been hard to find since

[@stevemartinism]

New to the hobby. So much was explained. Understand this is a serious hobby.....almost as much as owning my JKU. Thank for sharing.

[@ma-t6949]

I have both and will say that the trx4 is built a little better. The tolerances in the axles and transmission seem to be bit tighter in the trx4. They are both great trail trucks but I find I like my trx4 a bit better and the thing is a tank. Really enjoy the axial though and am really excited to see how far I can push it

[@RCReviewChannel]

Ourt thoughts exactly!

[@brendantate5315]

I have the TRX-4 sport and the defender. I think they are the best. I also have four redcats with two of them being the Gen8Axe and wendigo kit. The kit is the quietest of the lot.

[@BrothrBob]

The Traxxas TRX-4 of course, I own 2X of them as well as the Sport Kit.

[@RCReviewChannel]

love it. We're in 4x

[@spurly48]

How well does the SCX10iii Wrangler body fit on the TRX4? And how does it look? I have a Wrangler Rubicon and I'd like to build a scale model of my full size. But I like the idea of lockable axles and the 2 speed of the TRX4 compared to the fully locked and dig setup of the SCX10iii.

[@4-WHEEL-DRIVE]

even that i'm a jeep guy i like the trx4 defender much better. what i would change to the defender is 2.2 wheels and tires plus a suspension lift kit

[@odys3803]

Main difference is the body, I'd go with the cheaper option and if you don't like it get a different one for those 50$ you saved. TRX4 has several options, even short and long wheelbase.

[@raptor0571]

Just picked up the TRX4 Blazer used today $300. With battery , light kit , rock light kit . Can't wait to use it.

[@BANTAM53]

Thinking Id go with the SCX10.3 but the Gladiator version. :-D

[@BANTAM53]

I now own the JT. SCX10.3 :-)

[@haideraljassani6468]

Thank you definitely after this i will go with trx4 defender

[@shaneclipse97]

Just wanted to mention a few things since I comp w a trx4 and I run comps at the exoplex w exocaged rc who runs a dig unit in most his como vehicles. First thing, driver skill trump's all features and mods hands down. I've seen people buy season winning comp builds from exocaged and then that person comes in last place the next season. Another thing is, the dig unit can be used in more ways then turns and can be used to assist in very steep climbs. When the vehicle would normally fall over backwards or can't get grip to drag itself over a peak, you often can initiate dig quickly on at the failure point and it will "suck" the back end to the rocks allowing it to push slightly further to grab what It needs w the front tires or to allow it to stay planted for he front to reach more of a break over angle before falling over backwards. Now on to the trx4. The reason Traxxas has the truck set up where it only allows the front to be locked and never only the rear, is because by leaving the rear unlocked it's a "poor man's" dig unit. It allows the sliders to make contact and rotate the vehicle around s rock s lot better, or it can be used when trying to ascen a steep hill and will prevent the rear from getting as much traction and throwing the vehicle on its back. Allowing the front to "pull" the vehicle more than it's being pushed by the rear helping use that front weight bias better and keeping the truck planted. There is a proper way to use the lockers and they are not just a gimmick but can be game changing and j can show video breakdowns of me driving and proving it. For some reason it's just not that common of knowledge and idk why unless it's just most people are not on the serious level of comping w a trx4 as others. Anyway great review I just feel the trx4 was a little short changed and that the other version such as blazer or bronco etc should have been used as they are a shorter wheelbase to match the scx 10 and they dont suffer as bad with such high center of gravity. The defender is basically the least capable trx4 of the group imo.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very very good post and I appreciate it very much. Yes agreed on most of what you said. The dig unit on the axial is not that good as it can’t be used under power so it’s not a big help climbing. The TRX4 defender is the best looking but the worst performing of all so I can agree that any of the other versions especially with lighter bodies will be an even better performer.

[@shaneclipse97]

@@RCReviewChannel go to 10min 3 sec mark of this video of joes(I don't own anything w a dig unit to be ablle to present any footage) to see what I mean about using dig in order to climb something too steep for the vehicle. A split second of dig allows the vehicle to lower it's ride height just enough to allow the front to climb. I think a lot of people don't know it can be used this way is why I always try and mention it. I do greatly appreciate your A to B comparisons tho. I feel no one else currently provides the level of direct comparison to the masses in ways that you do and I very much appreciate it when you put in all the extra effort such as the servo tests. I love your technical comparisons! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHqclKycptatr6M

[@TbKDuckk]

Do you use a blazer/bronco TRX4 or the defender?

[@shaneclipse97]

@@TbKDuckk I use a defender base that has been changed to 12.3in wheel base using the trx4 long to short wheelbase kit by Traxxas. It has a custom proline body on it.

[@itskarl79]

Hey, we missed you at the "crawl for the cure" at Bear river lake... The event was pretty fun, 3 decent courses with 100-150 gates each. I met BigSung there, and Neil with the Capra. My friend won an Element Trailwalker RTR in a raffle... We ended up driving back to Arizona and stopped in Yosemite to crawl for an hour. Maybe we can plan an event there in the future. Anyways, get your camping spot reserved early for next year... =) Great video/content as always. Loved Neil's new LCG truck with capra portals, he stole my idea... LOL

[@RCReviewChannel]

Appreciate that man. I heard all about the event as I saw those two dudes right after.

[@BigSungHobbies]

It was a pleasure meeting with you at the "Crawl for Cure". Neil is really dialing in his new LCG truck...it's becoming a monster. Hope to see you at the next year's events!

[@itskarl79]

@@BigSungHobbies For sure! I will have my competition rig next time. I also subscribed to your channel =)

[@BigSungHobbies]

@@itskarl79 Awesome! Thanks for the sub!

[@michaelchoate2810]

Pro tip, thinner shock oil can help your shocks settle faster

[@A304-j9w]

Traxxis 4 blazer .cut body down and mounted .if I'm correct 5.2 swampers .run it in crawl mode.love it.drive around and look for crawls

[@outk2st77]

Which one should I purchase as of today TRX 4 or Axiail SCX10? Is there anything else better than both?

[@EDerable1]

Can't help it, still in love with my trx-4 Blazer😍

[@shawnnordlund3327]

My 4 yo boy loves watching the blazer on RC Sparks!

[@Jrod_FPV]

Nice video as always. But I must point out.... You could remove test 1 "tug of war" and just call it "which vehicle is heavier". It makes the trx4 appear to win a category... When in reality it just means it's heavier, which most people would call a loss in the weight category.

[@seth3000gt]

Someone is an Axial fan.

[@Jrod_FPV]

@@seth3000gt it's me, I'm a fan of Axial! Also I'm a fan of Traxxas. Thanks for noticing 🙂

[@seth3000gt]

@@Jrod_FPV No problem. I do wonder though, how is a tug of war not a tug of war when two vehicles are hooked up to each other and then pull in opposite directions? It could be a Bulldozer vs a mouse, and still be a tug of war...right? Or am I missing something?

[@sfnomad2337]

Great review as usual. Awesome job!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Really appreciate that. Wasn't sure this was going to be very useful but glad Neil and I took the time.

[@coldstne1]

Trx4 all day, thank you for sharing this awesome comparison! Franco

[@GustavoSanchez64]

I think an interesting trx4 to look at is the Mercedes G500. I know it doesn't get much love here in the US but it's a pretty interesting package. It has all the stuff the Bronco and Defender have but it's cheaper and the body is actually a lot lighter than the Defender and also lighter than the Bronco. I tried all variations of the TRX4 at the store and decided on that one because of the scale looks and performance. I ordered some Treal wheels for it and the Class 1 Hyrax, took out the motor/esc, radio, servo and sold it all for a HW 1080/Crawlmaster Sport 550 10T, AGF A80 servo, and Flysky NB4. Plus, it basically has that Jeep profile look that some people miss on the TRX4 only with a Mercedes logo. Ed: Just weighed the body and it's 350g.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup, that one has a body with a similar size to the Jeep.

[@nhojyelbom]

Makes sense why i like mine so much, also has fenders on frame and not the body. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJymnXyBd66UgZo

[@joshr961]

Just got my first crawler and it was the defender trx. Also partial to traxxas as my first rc the traxxas slash ultimate. I was torn on these two but didn't want a new battery etc I'd rather run my traxxas battery's instead of buying more. I had 5 already. Somethings I noted about the axial I really loved. The attention to detail on the body. See through windows etc you also can do to the trx for costs. But overall I don't regret it. The axial also has metal suspension links the short usage to my trx I've decided to get skids as mine are gouged up now. Really they're both great. The tires also bigger on the axial but fixed that by raising the body some and getting bigger tires now. Looks like it has a lift kit compared to stock no tire rub on 125mm outer diameter tires. Plus selectable lockers. Given the extra money sometime I think I may just add the axial to my collection just to have but I love love love My defender. Probably couldn't go wrong with either honestly.

[@willanderson5088]

Awesome videos. I’d love to see them with the same tires and see how close it is. I’ve heard the axial tires are a little lacking. Both amazing either way.

[@RCReviewChannel]

So these two tires are very close in performance. We have some tests with matching tires and the results are about the same.

[@willanderson5088]

RC Review that’s for the feedback. I’ve only got the trx4 and trx6. Looking to branch out to something else soon.

[@jimmyrioux9145]

Trx4 the toyota of the rc crawler world , a reliable and tuff well built beast , by far my #1 go to rig ! 💪 Bring it on 💪😁

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very good analogy. My 2006 Tacoma has 160k miles and runs like a fine watch.

[@nitrofreakmanho]

Good analogy..I painted and fitted an HPI FJ Cruiser body to my trx4 to match my full size FJ👍🏽

[@ziggyzbeak]

yuck toyota

[@nitrofreakmanho]

ziggyzbeak R.C. Sorry that you were born with bad taste, but don’t give up, there’s always hope!

[@ziggyzbeak]

@@nitrofreakmanho your taste is insults to people because they are different than you., maybe hope for you is possible

[@ohwell2790]

Might take advantage of the Amain discount for NOV and get the TRX-4. Did order a spare battery for my Big Foot I have had for tow years. Time to get a crawler. Your videos are the best.

[@jasonlohmann9884]

I am still enjoying my vaterra ascender jk. But I know have trx4 sport tracks. 1st thing i did was change servo and put new beadlocks and tires on with dual foam.

[@MaestroJericho]

Loving my Defender and Bronco. Adding overlanding stuff on the Defender and stripped off the hitch and bumper bar assembley on the Bronco. I got lucky finding a tan Defender and couldn't resist the new blue Bronco which matches my Ranger. I am interested in an SCX6/10 in the future. My old Redcat Gen 8 just felt cheap and ran really rough compared to my TRXs.

[@peternorin8554]

TRX-4 in this matchup, love them. This matchup should have been bronco/chevy vs wrangler and defender vs gladiator perhaps to mimic the weelbase. But I also have to say tho the Element Enduro Sendero is such a great alternative if you opt out of the "semi-bashing" part.

[@koenlaurent9487]

I have both of them. And i do prefer the trx 4, however, i have also a trx 6, witch is my all terrain killer vehicle . I was really dissapointed in the axial scx 10 iii (build kit), it was a horrible build, especially the transmission. Still now i cannot make the car drive smooth, always have a rumbling sound when driving ... The trx 4 is much smoother ( also build kit)

[@jakeedinger4547]

Great video. I hope the paint job on the Traxxs TRX4 is better then the one got. when i opened my box and brought it out i noticed the paint had cracked and chipping off also look like a clear coat is bubbling between the paint and lexan. I called traxxs waiting to hear back form them.

[@RCReviewChannel]

They usually represent with good service.

[@ziggyzbeak]

I have the TRX4 Bronco I want a Defender next. Thanks for sharing this comparison. CHEERS

[@curtishubbard907]

I got the last one yesterday on-line cant wait for it to get here trx4 yea body

[@Corteum]

How long does the battery for each one last? Can you get upgraded/longer-lasting batteries?

[@gregoryfortin4133]

trx4 : with 3s 5000 mah or 2s 7600 mah, and you can run more than 3h

[@BrucePotter]

Imo the pull test goes to the lighter truck as this is beneficial to steep crawling, and the speed test goes to the slower truck which is very much more important than speed. the sxc10 in both cases. In all other cases I'd say they are equivalent. Both nice scale crawlers

[@Acorbisal]

I've a two TRX4, a TRX6 and a Axial SCXII, a comparison between TRX4 and the new Absima Sherpa 3.4 would be interresting! Please can you make a Video between TRX4 and the Absima Sherpa 3.4? Thank you and best regarads! By the way nice video!👍🏻

[@kohsman313]

Still love my gen 8 wish you put that I here

[@CHURCHMISSION777]

Your job is great but i wish you added a drag race in the comparison. Also the battery durability and consumption. I would like to know which one can use little power than the other. Thank you.

[@warbuzzard7167]

Thank you for posting this... I am trying to make a decision and these two trucks aren't cheap.

[@mech0p]

it would be cool to compare how slow they go on the first speed as thats more important than top speed in first imo if you ever do this again.

[@billderas3420]

Removing the interior and rollbar from the SCX10 III does lighten the body significantly to make it more of a performer. Imagine that removing some of the "add-on junk" from the Defender would help performancewise too. Did find that adding the inner fender wells to my TRX4 Sport allowed me to run a shorty pack up front which really helped it go up steep inclines. Great job as usual FC.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I REALLY wish you had included the gen8 axe

[@RCReviewChannel]

Not in the stable anymore. Our Gen8 is heavily modified now. We do have a this though kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHm4dmB5iriFmdE

[@vanlifethetravelinfranksho5611]

I have the defender, love it but those inner fenders make it a bitch to put the body on. So I trimmed them almost to non existence and now the body is much easier to attach. I absolutely love those portal axles. It's rock climbing ability is amazing.

[@jericobueno11]

Subscribed already 👍🏽 i have a defender and would like to upgrade my wheels put a lil weight on it what can u recomend boss thanks!! Shout out from Anaheim calif!🤙🏽

[@thercdude]

Nice comparison video! btw, can you also compare TRX-4 defender with RGT LC70 Rescuer (EX86190). They both almost have the same chassis and build on way cheaper price. But we would like to know the driving experience and quality. Based on my observation so far, RGT have very loose gearing. but lets see from your opinion. Thanks!

[@NaturallyRC]

Sorry if I missed it, but did you mention the advantage of 2-year-old versus brand new tires? My own Canyon Trails were meh at first, but got better with age. After a year, the foams crushed down to provide outrageous traction. 17:50 -- the contact patch size differential is very clear. Just something to consider, to be fair to the Axial.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That’s great feedback. Definitely brand new tires need about three or four battery packs before they break in and hit their peak traction. The TRX four foams are indeed too hard so maybe this old ones are better as they have softened up a bit.

[@DJhunta]

I am getting into the hobby now and these are my choices leaning towards the defender.

[@mikemike9449]

Just got the jeep! Wanted trx4 but I really liked the scale engine cover and drive line. Has very nice electronics. Awesome interior.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on!

[@rcwreck-creation]

I think to compare the weight of the bodies is not really accurate unless you remove the wheel wells from the defender? I also think if you can unlock the diffs on the TRX4 to judge turning radius then the Dig on the axial should also be counted during that test? So technically the Axial has a better turning radius? I really liked this comparison anyways. It really showcases both trucks well! 👍👌

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very good feedback. Got into the details there and that's what it's all about.

[@tonygarcia9596]

Excellent Video... I purchased the Axial Jeep JL because I am an owner of a 2018 Rubicon and I want to showcase it at the Jeep Jam down south this spring. Surprisingly the Landover Rocked. Performance wise 👍🏽. But unfortunately it's not a Rubicon🤪

[@Iamfirebird360]

I'm completely torn on these 2 trucks. Theres features I like and dislike about both. But ultimately I'm leaning towards axial because I really like the spectrum radio. And will probably keep it completely stock.

[@ziggyzbeak]

I have a Red Cat Gen 8 and a Carisma Coyote they both don't do low speed very well at all please recomend a radio and receiver that will modulate slow, I am on a low budget LOL. please help New to crawler trucks . Thank you I also have a TRX4 Bronco and it is awesome.

[@lloyderc]

Love the vid as always. What tires would u recommend for all around use for trx4

[@falkodekkert2627]

Thank you so much for your videos !!!! The best RC crawler reviews I have seen !!!! greetings from germany , Falko

[@MegaBiggerb]

Please Test the Yikong or Amewi RCX10 Crawler...

[@mattsmith429]

Thanks for the review, really loving the Defender

[@TurtleSodadrives]

I love my TRX4, and i have a HPI Venture i use if i wanna go balls to the walls. In regard to the Axial, it looks amazing, and i would love to have one.

[@jason7578]

Great video! What trail did you do all the testing on? Is this in San Diego?

[@NANNIRC]

It would be interesting to see against TRX4 sport.....

[@thomasgross8289]

A sport would school both exept not quite as tight turning

[@RCReviewChannel]

It would be a blow-out. The Sport is just that good since all the high weight is gone.

[@NANNIRC]

@@thomasgross8289 I'm Agree, even if also sport has a remarkable steering angle

[@NANNIRC]

@@RCReviewChannel Thank you for answering. That's why I've made the question... now that I'm a proud TRX4 SPORT owner!!! Ciao

[@hotelhero4193]

Absima sherpa needs brought into this.... It has all the features of the TRX4, with a better jeep body then the axial and is more than $100 cheaper

[@TurncoatTony]

I can't find them in stock anywhere and here in America, the price comes out to 480-540 before shipping(Converting from euros or pounds depending on where you can get it from). In the end, it probably comes out more expensive than either of these but I still think bang for the buck it has the other two beat. That's just like, my opinion, man.

[@jackdaniels7913]

I've owned 5 axial models and ever since HorizonHobby bought them out it's gone down hill so fast it's clear as day from this video my next trail truck will be a traxxas w/ a spare set of tracks just for the snow in Alaska sorry axial you've lost my long time business... 🥃cheers🍻

[@jackdaniels7913]

Ps the original versions were and still are grate but if your buying new get a traxxas you won't be disappointed!

[@mojaverc1585]

Yeah the best axial in my opinion is the scx10 ii

[@jackdaniels7913]

Mine was and still is the ax10 scorpion although it collects more dust now then dirt sadly.

[@crawling86]

Love The crawling course did you make it? or did you find? it or or was it made and you just get to use it? Looks like a great place! You always make videos at my favorite time of the day.🙏

[@quickguesswho]

We went with trx4 kits and bought axial Jeep Cherokee bodies. Couldn’t be happier.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Most excellent choice.

[@shawnnordlund3327]

Definitely want the defender. Just need to save for one. Got my boys, 4 and 6, a couple 1/12 scale inexpensive defender D90’s. Just ordered the metal upgrade axles and drive shafts for them. My wife won’t let me spend on the Traxxas..... 😪 Maybe someone here is sympathetic and will gift me one 😀🤣 I so want to join in with them! Great review!

[@Santoroz]

I think the TRX Bronco, or Blazer would be a closer comparison. I have the Bronco and love it

[@timvanasen6711]

Great job comparing, the Defender has more rtr power butt it's top heavy I prefer the Tactical body my wife has a TRX4 Mercedes G500 I lowered the cg and I have a JLU & JT Gladiator 😎👍

[@machinemant4]

You and your team are the absolute best on the net.no it s and buts about that fact.love your way of speaking very complete and pro vids.keep up the great work you do so well guys

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

They both articulate very well. But I would lean toward the Jeep, the traxxas body is not as finished as the Jeep. Injora I believe has a hard body D110 that is almost a replica of the Traxxas Defender I think would fit the chassis.

[@kliefhamer]

hi, great comparison video m8, im thinking of buying a crawler and i was already leaning to the trx4 but the one with the orange blazer body, i realy like the looks of that, i was even thinking of the scx 24 to get me started in the hobby and it would be a great lockdown hobby to start with. is the blazer version better or worse in terms of aproach angle and depart angle? i like the defenders looks and the exo cage i like the most but it looks so heavy in comparison to the blazer, that just looks heavy and brutal but i think its more stable, correct me if im wrong. keep it up m8 i love your video's.

[@sloanketteringgg]

Get the blazer buddy, you won't regret it. I've had the orange one for over a year and it's been great. Nothing has broken nor have I had to do any upgrades. It's just been a great capable rig right out of the box.

[@nemdrc5386]

Great vid, but I still haven’t seen a out of the box caparison. (With the SCX 2speed set up)

[@RCReviewChannel]

The reason is the scx10.3 does not come with 2-speed out of the box. It's not very good though with 1.5x the speed of first gear. So 5mph top speed becomes 7.5mph.

[@sergioruiz7017]

Awesome video what park is this

[@atdakore]

i bet the gen 8 makes all those spots too.

[@rcwithoutaclue7400]

Can you make a video on cleaning crawlers after use? Or do you all not clean them.

[@ronaldreichenbach3680]

Are the new icon shocks on the scx10 bronco a worth while upgrade for the scx 10 jeep

[@phonk4538]

Nice work on these videos, very thorough and informative. Subscribed :)

[@jeremymiller2340]

TRX4 but... I do love my scx24's I'm leaning towards trying out an axial 1/10 crawler, I'm just not a jeep fan lol, hopefully they will have another body for the new one! Good video brother!

[@mikemike9449]

Axial needs to toss that stupid "DIG" feature. Make the 4x4 selectable to 4x2. Add selectable lockers.

[@tube7577]

Traxxas trx4 is advance chassis design out of the box. Axial need work redesign to make better one maybe scx10.3 2.0? Haha good job 👍

[@andrewhaigh1531]

I'm lucky in having both - the TRX4 has been completely faultless over several 100 miles of very mixed trails - quiet, competent and gets on with the job - a great classic all-round crawler, even if it is best to upgrade that slightly weak steering servo. The Axial? complete failure of the esc/receiver after about 6 hours use - and repairs also showed a fault on the transmitter. The 2 speed gearbox, once activated - and why isn't it from the factory? - needs better spaced ratios, and it is really noisy. This machine does not topple the Traxxas from it's high-ground, and in the case of mine, truly is an overpriced piece of junk. What a shame.

[@RCReviewChannel]

hundred miles, wow!!!!

[@PacoRCysuscosas]

I have a TRX4 Bronco, and I will get a SCX10 III but with gladiator body soon... I like the larger distance and how it looks, but I will keep my TRX4. Trailing is funny with it!

[@delightedcuttz2341]

😊 I've been reinstated in the RC4LYFE Family....Hopefully I won't let the fun hobby go again. First, Thanks for this video I am in the market for a crawler and these Machines are just what I need but hard to choose which one to get first. Traxxas might be my final answer though.