The $150 Traxxas TRX-4M - Everyone else is playing Checkers.

The small scale crawler market has a new player, and while everyone else is playing checkers, Traxxas is playing chess. The long list of cool features, options, low price, and accessories already make the new Traxxas TRX4M a compelling choice for your next small-scale crawler. I think they've got a winner on their hands.
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[@tlheingrunst]

The only bronco that is 1 affordable 2 reliable lol

[@shuster1921]

Amen😂🤣

[@JrokkShenanigans]

Ahahahaha right!? Not just the bronco.. All 3 of my company Ford transit vans have blown transmissions at 60k miles

[@coryflint7122]

💯😆

[@tlheingrunst]

@@JrokkShenanigans bummer, proves quality has gone way downhill. Sad really. I have 3 fords 71 bronco, 04 350 4wd , 03 f150 2wd stepside. Nothing major so far. Still have no plans on ever parting with them.

[@jakbparish]

Same for Land Rovers, and I love Land Rovers.

[@toddstephens2030]

Looks great! I'm deep into full scale and 10th scale but run my scx24 all winter. This would be a great companion for it, absolutely love the green defender body.

[@scalebuildersguild]

They're great for indoor use!

[@truerc]

Great video. I especially liked the accurate scale info you provided based on wheelbases. Excellent addition👍 I may pick one up if they offer some other makes.

[@xtyano440]

Great review Matt! very detailed and well explained! cheers!

[@_Sphaxz_]

It'll be interesting to see what they end up doing about alternate wheelbase options since these two bodies are the ones on the 12.8" wheelbase on the full size TRX4. I'm looking forward to the one I have on order to show up.

[@jessedeldonno8985]

Thanks for the great content! I have been wanting to get a D110 hardbody for my 1/10th rig to give it a more scale appearance, but the fact that I could just get the TRX-4M for about the same price a tenth scale body makes it a very hard choice. Good work once again!

[@RCTNT]

Nice intro on this. The way they vertically mounted the servo on axle was unusual - looks like cms but drives like ams, perhaps. I like it! Mind you, that torque twist at 14:44 hints at tuning maybe being useful here. I'll make my own foams for this thing, I reckon. Nice review, Matt, thanks.

[@DoubleDownDBo]

Great review! Not a big Traxxas fan but they really nailed it with these new 1/18 scales, beautiful trucks. Definitely going to be picking up both of these.

[@ScaleCustomCrawlers-SCC]

Both bodies look gorgeous,Traxxas did a great job at scaling these two . As i started this hobby and my KZbin channel based on smaller scale trucks(1/12-16) but hard bodies only(so i could work with) , i think these will fit perfectly to my collection.While the 24th scale is not for my liking,the 1/18 scale is much more appealing to me. I would love you to make the Bronco body "your own",whatever that means!In SBG we trust!

[@barneymiller7894]

24th scale rigs look dead on scale with 1/20th scale model kit hardbodies 👍

[@Nr-tb2hp]

Great review. Your videos are always very informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@pwrofgrayskull]

I enjoy your product release reviews. I was stoked to see you got this one. Well done! I hope to see future videos with these rigs. 👍✌️

[@scalebuildersguild]

More to come!

[@SlooDon]

Great running footage Matt! Thanks for the review.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@benfisher3695]

So stoked to see the bronco upgrade series! I’d be interested to see the max torque output with the crawl gearing and a maze speed with the speed gearing.

[@toddanderson1506]

FYI: For the drive shaft pin issue, 1/2 inch heat shrink works great to secure the o ring.

[@fartdonkey8290]

Heat shrink (not melted) on drive shafts, shocks, pretty much anywhere to help keep dust out

[@microcrawlerclub]

As always amazing review and run video. Very excited for the 11th and get this bad boy to Micro Moab in sugarhouse park here in Salt Lake City Utah. It’s like running on a commercial set with the current minis. So it should be a good day to use some PTO!

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Great review as always Matt, trucks look great, think I like the bronco a little more as it seems a little lower, always good on a crawler. First hop up, front wheel weight, then wheels and tyres. Top job, love the channel. John

[@Rokstardad82]

Been waiting for this to come from you ! Thanks for getting it out even with all the mayhem mayhem lol 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! My wife hasn't seen me except for meal times for weeks!

[@FYRC15]

Great to see finally!

[@VeNoMouSPRiME3230]

WOW ! the 1/24 scale was cool but this has captured my attention. So the smaller one for my grandson and the larger one for me! ...lol once again a great review ! Thanks for all your info!

[@QuinnsRC]

Pretty awesome little trucks. They'll be hard to get a hold of for a while, I'm sure! Nice review as usual.

[@draper2310]

Great video! 👍🏼 keep it up

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Matt I do appreciate the Traxxas content man, thanks!!! And Josh even likes it!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@knightmare4385]

Really enjoyed seeing this video, looking forward to picking up the bronco next week. Good to see the capabilities before buying. 👍Thanks

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad I could help! Have fun!

[@tonyg315]

Been waiting for this video! That defender looks so good. Going to have to grab a few for my kids and myself

[@scalebuildersguild]

Great Christmas presents!

[@user-tc2jl7xs5s]

I like the scale details that are included. And they seem to run pretty well.

[@johnfiler6448]

Really excellent review of the Traxxas TRX-4M vehicle. Looks a good vehicle for detailing. Thank you & Stay Safe.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching! Stay safe to you too!

[@oahurc]

Great video! Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

What a wonderful review . My first rc crawler was the traxxas trx4m Ford F-150 High Trail, only got that 3 weeks ago ,but the defender will definitely be my next 1/18 truck . Thank you for sharing your excellent review and for inspiring me to order this crawler 👍....Harry

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@88davidw]

Wow finally a review of the TRXm! Excellent review of course. Both look great. I had the same thoughts as you about the bushings. Interest to know if you prefer the Defender or the Bronco… I’m undecided 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mikes062]

Hopefully it won’t be too long before there’s a Chevy body, I’d like the k10 but a Blazer would be cool too

[@ddavidson0404]

Same here... that's why I don't know for sure if I want to buy the defender or wait and see if they come out with a chevy... or the sport wld be nice

[@barneymiller7894]

FMS sells the 1/18th Square body chevy shell from their K10 RTR individually 👍

[@EvaderKMP]

Can't wait to get both!

[@mikeduckworth6691]

Thank you for sharing. They look great. Have a good one

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@enochbaker1801]

Great video as always

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Looking forward to watching the future vids on the Bronco upgrades. Pre-ordered my Blue Bronco yesterday from my LHS.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Enjoy!

[@allterrainrc2024]

Thank you so much for making this video, it has really helped me a lot to decide what crawler to get. Me and my son love Defenders!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad I could help!

[@jdsrcs8061]

Awesome!!!! Just a few more days!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@ddavidson0404]

Love the video... All your videos are great... baht wait to get me one of there's... wonder if traxxas will come our with other models later.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Not that I know of, but I have no idea! Thanks for watching!

[@robgoffroad]

I have one reserved at the local HS... looking forward to picking it up next week! Oh btw, hilarious -- when you said, "hey Siri..." my phone responded and came back with the same answer.

[@robsadler7094]

Nice looking trucks and another great video!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@dmonhuntr75]

Nice. I'm looking forward to being able to buy these shocks to try on my WPLs.

[@BlindGuyRc]

I do like this one. Little bigger. Hard body is great. Love that it's waterproof. I have really thought about giving one of these to my 7 year old step son haha. I have yet to own a traxxas trx. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I wonder if they are going to release a 10th scale streight axle. Great work man.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

+1 for the straight axles! 👍

[@mattabe86]

Can’t wait to add one to the collection

[@tomandrews5392]

Great looking rigs ...really like the Defender my self ...

[@KearSki]

I see that tamiya blazing blazer-y lookin- thing behind you. Also, I almost regret getting a rc4wd blazer body kit instead of waiting for one of these, but I can't wait to see what the aftermarket does with these.

[@TheWright1]

Be nice to see an interior and all Traxxas accessories! I think this one is pretty cool

[@redlinetrailrc8862]

Nice video man, I find that I don't need to keep up with scale RC news much anymore, I just keep an eye out for you! You seem to have 'em all :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

That is a true compliment! Thanks for watching!

[@gatorrcgames]

Good video man! I am currently working on my scx24 jeep. It is getting a bunch of treal upgrades. It will be interesting to see how these do with aftermarket upgrades and how they perform against the scx24s.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

The 1/24 scale micro rigs, on a tight, indoor course, will be hard to beat but the 1/18 mini scale will dominate everywhere else!

[@Flippa-rv6xd]

You always make the best soundtrack choices for your driving vignette’s

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@twain772]

My FRIEND or loaner rig is a danchee ridgerock, I stick a 2S lipo in it and let them go. The ridgerock is perfect for kids and beginners in RC. Of course it is not a completely stock rig so they dont get frustrated when it wont climb things so I put on some modified canyon trail knock-offs on it and they are a pretty decent tire.

[@Pnwski]

Best review of these yet! Been eyeing these up since the release and see one or two in my near future. They did a solid on the scale. love the 1/18. I do wish you could mount the servo to the chassis. I know "performance" isn't as great, but just something about a axle mounted servo on a "scale" rig just seems off.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you like them!

[@shuster1921]

Great Review Matt!! I dig these little un's, but I'm too blind to see the tiny parts, and working on them is a pain. Still Kool!!

[@adamargue999]

Since the bodies are multi piece I’d like to see you take the top off the bronco and print an interior with a cage. Both of them look awesome can’t wait for my defender!

[@MrRyanAnderson]

Best TRX-4M review. Nice job.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you liked it!

[@tonygregg6957]

They look superb, I wish they made a 1/10 like that. I've never seen a Defender on the road in any of those colours, I just wish they'd gone with more scale colours, if that makes sense. I'm thinking get the Bronco and then paint up a Defender body when they come out. Awesome work on the driving section.

[@pwrofgrayskull]

The intro made me laugh out loud, thank you for that. 👍✌️

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

What upgrades and modifications? YES

[@AndyRC]

Nice..tks for this review. I pre ordered mine a few weeks ago. I can't wait. Just wish they released it earlier. Lol. You should go brushless and throw some brass on it. Oh and out a winch. Oh and of course customize the crap out of the body.

[@sunriserc1033]

I'm stoked on this release. I ordered 2 myself. I can't remember what color Defender...either grey or green and the red Bronco. Can't wait to pick them up. Just checked out the Traxxas site. Oh boy do they have a lot of accessories. I say you just do everything offered by Traxxas. That's a nice conservative start.

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

These seem to be great rigs and highly detailed. I think I’ll have to pull the trigger if they make a 79 bronco version.

[@MeachPango]

you are like the joe scott of the rc world with the way that you act (thats a compliment).

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@HobbyPerfeXion]

Sweet rigs! Inner fenders, interior, lights would make these killer. Great thoughts on the bushings vs. bearings - probably spot on with that one.

[@toddanderson1506]

I have the Eazy RC Bronx chassis plate with inner fenders on order! It should be interesting to see if I can get it to fit the TRX4M Bronco as it is the same wheelbase. Hopefully I will be able to install a full depth interior.

[@HobbyPerfeXion]

@@toddanderson1506 sweet!👍🏼

[@V8chump]

@@HobbyPerfeXion the light kit looks awesome too. And for only $25 it’s not too bad

[@HobbyPerfeXion]

@@V8chump nice! And affordable...who woulda thought?😆

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Matt, brother, at $150 USD can't ask for much more (add some inner fenders and bearings and the price starts to climb)! I think this is the perfect combination of price vs features (not something I normally say about Traxxas). Not a big fan of 1/24 scale, just not very versatile. With 1/18 scale though, indoors or out, you have yourself a competent crawler. My Losi MRC is highly modified but this is an easy, inexpensive may to get into a mini crawler. Really, a home run by Traxxas (not something I say very often, as well)! 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's such a good price, I think Traxxas worked really hard to produce these in time for Christmas!

[@michaelavery4427]

With a little trimming black disposable coffee cup lids are a perfect size for inner fenders. I use hot glue or shoo goo

[@RawstreamRC]

This is a very affordable very capable rc, highly recommended! We have 9 on our micro mountain course, great video!! ❤❤

[@scalebuildersguild]

Awesome! I agree!

[@flynnstone3580]

12:00 we didn't have these as kids, we would ride our bikes through mud puddles. But we did have the Cox 049 airplanes on a string. You lucky kid.😆

[@chibiskyrc]

I've been looking forward to these since the announcement! I'm wondering how that D110 will stack up to the RC4WD 1/18 Gelande D90

[@DustyFingersRC]

Great video 👍🏼 What made you choose the Bronco to upgrade?

[@Sysiphos]

What I'd most like to see is actually how much of the accessories you can remove from the defender 😆 I really didn't think about getting a small-scale crawler before your and HD's videos but this seems very competitive to tamiya CC02

[@mikebird8290]

Hi Matt thanks for sharing this GREAT looking well made truck with us. I really do like it sir . One of each for me also. Take care Sir. Hope you are having a great week. 🇬🇧🇨🇦🕊️✌🏼🤙🏼

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching! An early Christmas present for you!

[@mikebird8290]

@@scalebuildersguild From what I'm seeing Christmas is going to be expensive. All them AMAZING items coming on the market at the moment (LOVE IT!) 🇬🇧🇨🇦🕊️✌🏼🤙🏼

[@roken2278]

Great truck I’ll think about getting one.

[@MeatSleeve]

I’m waiting for the blazer and c10!

[@ReadySetRC]

Great overview👍 Curious to see what additional releases Traxxas will do with this platform. 6x6, mud truck, monster truck🤔

[@duramarks]

How about some Trax like the 1/10

[@brandonchayka4009]

These are awesome. Probably going to wait till after the holidays because the vanquishes wheel of fortune deal has me buying wheels lol.

[@Iam-sq9tr]

I ordered the metal ball ends for the links and a set of treal bead locks for my bronco. I cant wait.

[@AV8R_1]

It's awesome that the bronco comes with KM3 tires. I'm going to order the red one. Because I have a red bronco all built up, on KM3 tires!! I was going to get the 1:10 scale, but these little guys are even more fun in my opinion. I have the 1:18 jeep from axial, and I love them! I think I'm actually going to pick up both of these models, but my bronco will definitely be red!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Small but mighty, is what I would say! Thanks for watching!

[@rcgeordiecrawler2710]

Since the day it was announced i have had a Black Bronco on order with a local hobby shop, but because i live in the UK it wont get shipped to me estimated Dec 28th 😢. Really looking forward to get my hands on it 🤙🏻🤙🏻. Awesome video as always Matt. I do really like the look of the Defender 🤔🤔, maybe have to treat myself AGAIN 😂😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

It'll be a belated Christmas gift for you! Thanks for watching!

[@Ruckus_Crawler]

Wow those look great, looking forward to getting that defender! Good to know about the bearings or lack there of lol, I'm almost 40 and still send them through the mud 🤣

[@ryurc3033]

20 Years ago I had something like 60 1/25-1/24 model cars.custom airbrushed paint jobs with 4 layers of wetsanded clear coat....so much of my childhood spent with a Dremel, cutting up little cars, making the coolest looking things I could. when the 1/24 scale rc stuff came out, I had already committed to 1/10 with something like 8 crawlers. I like the idea of 1/18 scale ,for some model options for bodies, but so much more expensive to find (obviously I have a problem),but. Unfortunately slowly been selling off the things. Nothing more I would like than to have a couple of 1/24 monster truck kits to put custom hard bodies on. Budget restrictions last few years mean I have to prioritize more. I hate adulting. But I will keep watching your videos, and hopefully the world can hold together, and we can all keep playing with tiny trucks.

[@justinv584]

Smells good in here 🤙

[@toddanderson1506]

It would be interesting to see a comparison between the TRX4M Bronco and the 1/18 Eazy RC Bronx! It seems that the TRX4M is more on the performance side and the Eazy RC Bronx is more on the scale detail side in some ways. It would be interesting to combine the best features of each. It seems the proportions of the Eazy RC Bronx, i.e. the wheel well size and shape are more accurate. I will definately be getting a bronco with alternate color bodies and maybe the defender.

[@douglaselliott8298]

I wasn't interested in the 1/24 scale hoo-haaa, but this 1/18 has my attention. Traxxas's price point is genius. Very attractive to penurious newcomers to the hobby as well as adult relatives looking for a winning Christmas present for a pre-teen. Reliable as I know Traxxas products to be I hope they sell boat loads of em'.

[@scalebuildersguild]

penurious! Impressive word! Yes... it's definitely a great price and just in time for Christmas!

[@ryanstrunk87]

Top button fresh my dude!

[@kevinoxley5898]

My Bronco goes almost everywhere, which is nuts for I/18th scale. Bought the headlight/tail light and two extra batteries and another another USB fast charger. It is fast too! Lights have daytime running lights,Headlights,Tail lights with breaking,reverse lights, and hazard lights. Great bang for the buck and fun!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you like it!

[@wxlterX]

How long it the batterylife?

[@markskielliott5962]

Think for when I get one I’ll keep the upper plastic links and replace the lowers with some nice stainless ones. Little bit of brass on the front axle where available, wheels, tyres, I’d chop up the defender whilst keeping the double cab but make a flat bed and finally one of those furitek brushless systems.

[@robinkesterlives]

I'd like to see a general overhaul with basic upgrades to one, then a major upgrade overhaul customization. I have my eye on a pair of these to goof around with, and they are in stock locally. GAS is real lol :D

[@robinkesterlives]

Well, I just got back with $350 worth of TRX4M and accessories. And I have one on order from Traxxas. help. lol.

[@robinkesterlives]

I own 3 now. I've got a stock one, a hopped up crawler, and a new one I am planning on going frame rails/suspension mods. Help indeed. lol

[@butterknife_mtb_rc]

Nice, one of the Land Rovers that or the new axial Capra 1/18 is going to be my next rig, need a trail rig that’ll do some crawling, Capra is lookin better for what I want to do with it

[@Chucktro]

I bought the defender body (paintless) and the bronco RC (defender sold out). Took a while but was fun to put together. A couple issues: the door handles on the driver side don’t stay, gonna have to use glue. Same with the gas cap, doesn’t want to stay. Lastly the roof rack also most likely needs to be glued. Other than that fun and easy! Make sure you get the bumpers if you switch bodies, each one has its own bumpers for the clipless body!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tips. I've got both trucks already and only doing upgrades to the Bronco. Thanks for watching!

[@Chucktro]

@@scalebuildersguild totally! More of a PSA for other viewers 🙌🏼 love the content!

[@tj86xj]

Just found my kids Christmas gift.. thanks! 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Fantastic! Happy Holidays!

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

The bobble eyes at the start 🤣 probably don't shower very often Matt great intro!. Compared to the WPL RTR I got my daughter to hit the trails I think this is a much better option longer term. More truck for the money

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

This Is awesome !

[@andrewsouthern3517]

I love them, getting one as soon as I get my next paycheque 😂

[@jimbo4203]

Fender flares are definitely coming off my bronco , I noticed they are molded into the body retention clips system and rock sliders but that's easily remedied

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Why would you take them off. Looks bad ass with them

[@jimbo4203]

Function not form, I m going to mod one out and keep one sorta stock

[@d_n_r_rc_racing2449]

Very impressive! I will be getting one of these. I really hope they make a 79 sunset bronco to go with my 1/10 sunset bronco.

[@B1G5L1M]

Took the bronco for a rip yesterday and it definitely needs weight. It's super top heavy.

[@joshmiller7870]

I like how quite they are.

[@chrisperrywv]

Man those outdoor shots looked amazing.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@lonestartex1]

I like to see working brake lights 👍

[@hemitj]

Great video! Wonder what the weight difference is between the two styles? What about the weight Front/Rear bias? Looks like the bronco would probably have less weight in back.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Ukrainian bot spotted

[@RCJEDI]

These look great overall and the details look awesome on both rigs... Shame there's no wipers on the Defender... Still looked great on the run 😎👍

[@brsrc759]

Super badass trucks! And the price is nothing to complain about, that's for sure. What camera are you using? The slow-mo footage looks amazing!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I use the Sony a6500 and a7C. Thanks for watching!

[@brsrc759]

@@scalebuildersguild awesome man thanks for the info! And thanks for the reply, very few KZbinrs reply to their viewers. I genuinely appreciate it 😎🤙🏼