The RC Crawler AMERICANS Wish They Could Have!

At almost half the Price of a Traxxas TRX4 in the UK, the New FTX Centaur Crawler is Better than you think! 2 speed, metal gears, Dig, 25kg winch and more!
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[@TomleyRC]

Did anyone notice my mistake on the length of the Winch? haha... us guys aren't very good at measuring stuff apparently! Win my Crazy Arrma Gorgon: raffall.com/356181/enter-raffle-to-win-a-crazy-arrma-gorgon-hosted-by-phil-harrison

[@jasonwestevans7292]

Thats what she said ....i thought it was bigger😅

[@craigpimlott204]

@@jasonwestevans7292big enough if it fills a pram 😂😂or as chubby says what’s she complaining about ,,they all fit 😂😂

[@rustafar_2354]

@@jasonwestevans7292 There is non bigger than Tomley HaHaHaHaHaHeHeHeHeHe He's a capable 💩

[@Urapunk]

Just blame it on the metric system, us Americans will understand 😂

[@theaamirkhan0076]

❤❤❤

[@TravisMCP]

00:50 It's great to hear this. I literally made a video about this subject about 2 weeks ago. This particular community it is difficult to tell when someone has been sent something and when they haven't because no one in this niche seems to disclose like they are supposed to. Glad to see that you go that extra mile.

[@TomleyRC]

I try to be as transparent as I can be without loosing the flow of the video. It’s easier to be transparent when you have confidence in your own integrity. I have nothing to hide or worry about and it’s nice people notice 😇

[@rozzleshnozzle9793]

This is why we are so fond of Peter the Pointer. A tale of redemption.. Peter the pointer wasn't always a beacon of childish amusement. No, his past was shrouded in a darkness deeper than the forgotten corners of a classroom closet. Once, he was known as "The Claw," a monstrous appendage on the arm of a cruel teacher named Ms. Gnaw. Ms. Gnaw wielded Peter with relish, his crimson paint a chilling reminder of past detentions. He'd seen countless childhood dreams squashed under her bony finger, directed by Peter's unyielding point. Spelling errors, forgotten homework, whispered jokes - all met the cold judgment of The Claw. One day, a particularly rambunctious student named Timmy, in a fit of defiance, launched a spitball. It found its mark, landing squarely on The Claw, staining the red a sickly green. Ms. Gnaw, in a rage unlike any witnessed before, ripped Peter from her arm and flung him into the janitor's closet. Years passed, filled with dust bunnies and forgotten mops. Peter despaired, his cruel purpose seemingly over. Then, one fortuitous day, a cleaning crew unearthed him. They found his story amusing, the injustice he represented a relic of a bygone era. And so, Peter found himself reborn. He was refurbished, his red a cheery fire engine hue, and placed in the eager hands of Phil, a young man with a booming voice and an even bigger passion for RC cars. On Phils KZbin channel, Peter became a symbol of excitement. He pointed at speeding cars, wacky builds, and Phil's collection of motors and esc's. Children, instead of cowering, laughed as Peter directed their attention to the latest epic RC car. Peter, the once dreaded Claw, was finally free. He was a guiding hand in a world of joy, a testament to the power of redemption, and a silent reminder that even the darkest of objects can find a purpose in the light. Now, with each point, Peter didn't just direct attention, he pointed towards a brighter future, a future filled with laughter and the thrill of the RC race.

[@SNELLExSLAK]

You really took the time to write all that about a little pointy finger on a stick.. Legend.

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

Dude how does this epic tale not have more likes? I'm gobsmacked.

[@2strokenojoke]

So when is the film of his origin story going to be made? This is the greatest hero story I have heard in ages. Well done 🫡

[@Christian-ew4eg]

Brilliant !

[@micahwhite7484]

If Simon Pegg and Nick Frost don't buy the rights to this story treatment and make a summer blockbuster epic out of it, I will lose my last shred of respect for the entertainment industry...

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

I got the RGT branded one a couple of weeks back as i wanted the Green one, and have to say its awesome truck with a really good radio, im running mine with a home made 4200mah 2S Li-ion pack as this keeps the weight down over the rear, the body shell feels a little weak but i look after my trucks, yes this is a very good rig, and having clear windows with a scale interior is really showing Traxxas up, well done on you for donating the spare one

[@andydemeo2437]

Thats a great truck, especially for that price. cool video and what a great crawling course.

[@BIGALSEXTREMERCS]

Phil one of the crawlers I want to see on your channel is a ftx gladius as I think u do one of the best reviews ever and you haven't done one yet, do you have one or can you get one to show case please? I wanna get one but not until I see it here 1st 🙏🙏🙏

[@nate63892]

My RGT pro runner came with plastic main gear I upgraded it to the tracker metal gear. I also printed a spacer for motor to get gears to align better

[@davidives7204]

FTX is one of my favourites, and this Crawler will give Traxxas a run for its money.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it actually did give one a good work out at the club 🤟

[@WinkelManBearPig]

My thoughts as well. Definitely a viable competitor

[@stephenr6427]

This is a great looking rig might grab one of these when they are on some sort of sale

[@stephenpheonix6549]

A great crawler for the money! Looks absolutely awesome! Hope they’re available in Australia.

[@markcole6475]

That’s the same rig branded as RGT also…it’s called a Prorunner ….I have one …yep, I’m in the states. Extremely cool rig….ive already up graded to a HW Fusion SE and a better steering servo..also wheels/tires! Nice review and very detailed!

[@Latimerias_trailncrawl]

I wish you can compare it with other Bronco Body, like the HB R1001 & TRX4. Im sure it will be great vids

[@kanenstuff]

With that steering angle, you should put some drift tyres on it and take it to the car park.

[@amark79]

Beds?? I used to live in Dunstable😊 I live in South Australia now and have done for 37yrs. Love the channel and the content.

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

Ive been looking at getting a crawler but they are either not taking my fancy or outside of my budget but this one looks awesome and it seems great value for money...

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty fantastic truck, Phil! 😃 Awesome ride and review!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, performed so well 😇

[@Pablo668]

Nice truck indeed. That demonstration of the winch, do you remember a film called, 'The Gods must be Crazy!' ?

[@randallflat2010]

one of the funniest movies ever made, reminds me I haven't watched it in ages, thanks for that.

[@roblowrie1969]

Im a massive fan of FTX, and this is another big step up for them. Good job. 😎👍🏻

[@TwinVisioned]

@TomleyRC, I'd love to see you test the Yikong TB7. It looks amazing but no one gives as in-depth and accurate reviews as you! 🤟

[@billtruett8593]

Looks like a pretty feature packed trail rig. We just don’t get FTX in the states. We’re lucky enough to get FMS though.

[@HawkinsRC_Official]

As an American, I liked the newer Broncos 'till i realized they rode on the same platform as my moms Ford Escape🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TrokaRC]

True.

[@RC-Closer1313]

Great work, my friend. That really is a nice, capable truck. For the money you can’t lose

[@VS666]

Very oddly specific video... I was just looking for a Raptor Bronco style body, or even RTR but didn't come up with much except a one off design from a store I didn't really trust and then you posted this! We just got a blue Bronco Raptor and wanted to build a replica, they nailed the blue one as best they could considering the price

[@ceff01]

looks class and that winch is amazing, great review, best review on a crawler.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it performed very well

[@geetee7154]

That is a superb looking truck Phil & very capable, I do like FTX products, they represent excellent value for money, my Kanyon is still going strong after 4 years of ownership, top video as always 👍

[@fabianodiasmarques]

Hi Tom, between this one and the HBR 1001 Wilderness (Bronco), which one do you prefer? Tks, your reviews are awesome!

[@seaeyeare]

Absolutely beautiful but the whole fun of the hobby is to build and tinker! This truck comes fully done! Good for the rare person looking to buy something and just have a competitive truck that will keep up with the modified ones.

[@boduke9428]

I don't think that person is so rare... if so everything would be sold a kit rather than rtr.

[@TomPennyUK]

The reason I got back into the hobby after a very long break is the availability of RTR trucks. I know many people who are the same. Tinkering when you break things is great fun, having to build from scratch is not.

[@seaeyeare]

@@TomPennyUK I get that for sure. Especially when your busy most RTRs can't keep up if you really go out crawling but this one really looks like it could. It's quite impressive for something right out of the box

[@micahwhite7484]

This really does make me consider putting the New Bright Bronco Raptor body on my SCX10-II 🤘

[@jasonwestevans7292]

I watched a vid march 2022 if Kev is bad for rc his lates regarding bangood specials i stoped watching only to watch you today and you stopped the winch to save it thankyou respect the toy it will give you loads of fun new fan 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TomleyRC]

I try to not purposely destroy stuff, although sometimes I do get carried away

[@VermontScaleCustoms]

The difference in RTR from now and four years ago is pretty impressive. Just think about how much better low speed control on rigs has gotten to allow you to be able to do some tech crawling right out of the box. I think that's the most impressive part of not only this but a lot of new rigs.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, imagine what we are gonna see in another 10 yrs 😎

[@michaeldorich4485]

I think the word you used to describe it is impressive. I agree 100%. It performed extremely well. I don't think there was any body rub. It's extremely well thought out with some very nice features.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, it was decent 👌

[@joshc3576]

mate my sons been nagging me to buy him the geo. i told him to wait for your review on this and see what he thinks. i think this looks better

[@TomleyRC]

I’d get this over the GEO… although the GEO is good 👌

[@Techie_ASMR]

is this the same as new RGT Bronco?

[@alankowalski8781]

FMS is coming along but they still lack the aftermarket support for upgrades or changes, or pulling a Traxxas and having a bunch of upgrades themselves.

[@CSmithyPx]

I got an ftx outback geo a few months back and now this. Well I guess I'm going to have to get another one

[@omghemi7943]

Axial did this basically with the scx10.3 where you could make the transmission have a dig or 2 spd or both I think I’m not sure but that’s what I do know also has portals and just need to add a winch

[@woutervanwijk4369]

Suspension looks smooooooth as silk. Like the truck!

[@ethrrr]

I've been always a huge ftx fan :D They really did a great job here, better than expected!

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

I know of a guy in the Isle Of Man that would gladly host a little crawler meet on their epic beaches. YES MATE!

[@JJ-uy2sg]

The actual full size car made in China Tank 300 has the same turn feature when the back wheels lock.

[@Dreiviertel]

Nice test! 👍 Curious if you will test the new RGT Intruder.

[@TaurusPresents]

Very nice RC for this amount. Looks cool too. 🆒And it also seems to perform well. 💪 In short, good enough to put on my wish list. 🔥💖Thanks again for creating and sharing. 👍👋🍀

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

You missed the fact it's got overdrive and counter rotating driveshafts which is very rarely seen together if ever.

[@TomleyRC]

I thought it had overdrive but never properly checked. Whilst ‘climbing’ on the rocks I thought the front was rotating faster… Even cooler then 👌

[@dandanthedandan54321]

RGT EX86130 Pro Runner. $330 Alliexpress with included battery and free shipping and that's before any applied discount codes. We can get it, its just branded differently. I've actually had my eye on it for a while!

[@pjpankratz8829]

Price must have gone up overnight as it is over $450 now - at least the link Phil provided.

[@JUSTHAVEFUNRC]

@@pjpankratz8829gotta shop around a little bit. Deals always go up and down on aliexpress.

[@nickarchibald08]

Right now it’s $170

[@JUSTHAVEFUNRC]

@@nickarchibald08 dang I don’t need another Traxxas esq trail truck but for sub $200 I’m damn tempted.

[@dandanthedandan54321]

If legit, that's a steal. But read the reviews for that seller. Lots of deception and fraud claims tied to them. You are rolling the dice anytime you buy from Aliexpress, but in this case, I'd say there is an ever higher chance you could be filing a dispute with your credit card company. Someone like PayPal will back you if it's fraud, so maybe it's worth a try. Let's me know how it goes! 😂

[@lukas430000]

Americans actually can have one under the Rgt pro runner name as it's the same rig with different name. Available on AliExpress and banggoods. But nevertheless great little rigs woth a lot of functionality for not much money.

[@Shadow_Wraith]

RGT Pro Runner is the same and comes in a nice green. I wish spur gears weren't plastic, makes no sense to me.

[@stusrcshed]

Nice looking truck. How does it compare to the Kanyon (mountain rescue version)? Just received mine today. Too busy to get the thing out yet though 😢

[@MBS72studios]

great looking truck. hello from vancouver island

[@dez1969]

Noice.. must get over to BERCC as not been to the new location yet.

[@TomleyRC]

You need to, they’ve done a lot of work there 🤟

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Looks a very capable rig a real competitor to the FMX10 I just don't like the Broncoesque body style! So would probably go for the other just because of the Blazer body! Although suppose could just drop another shell on it!

[@scottedwards8006]

Looking to get an ftx crawler, in your opinion which is the better crawler between the centaur or the geo? Thanks

[@russwoodward8251]

Excellent review! Thank you.

[@TomleyRC]

Welcome 🙏

[@theaamirkhan0076]

Beautiful Ford Bronco ❤

[@nokdu.99]

I thought this would be a rebranded hbr1001.. but guess it is more of an upgrade!

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, it’s a bit nicer

[@patrickbelanger437]

Nice rig 💚🎉 ho dont forget there's a 10x10 lurking around migh eat your 4x4s 😮😂 💚

[@allanritchie1539]

Ah, I smell breakfast. Nice

[@speckledjim_]

Someday...someday there will be an rtr that's released with manual indicators on the radio

[@ThatDude7788]

Ive been loving fms lately im actually going to buy the fcx24 soon, because of you

[@Urapunk]

I recently picked up the FCX24 Blazer, you will not regret it. I've gotta warn you though, I've spent more time modding it than I have playing with it. 😂

[@ThatDude7788]

@Urapunk great 👍 thats awesome, btw is it hard to oil the shocks?

[@jasonwestevans7292]

What upgrades can you do like battery servo ......

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

Us Americans can have these! Well, the Americans who are smart lol. I go through Asia Tee and have the RGT rescuer and a couple others! I love RGT!

[@rrrccc1571]

Even at that price it seems good value for all the features!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it’s certainly decent for the money

[@donniemarks94]

I picked up a redcat racing accent fusion yesterday so I’m good bro lol

[@GrainsofSteel]

Am I wrong in thinking FTX and Redcat are essentially the same? So if we get a redcat Gen9, then we get one of these with a different body setup?

[@woodenshoe788]

Nice, but I'd trade in the dig for locking diffs and I would rather not have steering on axle. Otherwise I like it.

[@DanPRC]

That light connector is safer than the one on the fcx10. I wouldn’t have minded the one cord like that hanging from the Blazer body.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, it’s a pretty cool design

[@alantaylor353]

Hmmmm... You could say... What a nice little truck.! 😉 😉

[@RCSHENANIGANS91]

I wish it was easier to get rgt/ftx rigs here in the USA

[@Mark-g4z2s]

I'm not a jeep or bronco fan, but something draws me to this. I 🤔

[@PonkyKong]

Broncos are cool. Jeeps are ugly but they work

[@matthewhasson9941]

What is the best ftx crawler

[@Gibsonlife573]

I believe in you you would have used dig on that really steep vertical it would probably would have pulled it

[@ST_RC]

That thing is rad! might just have to grab one!

[@TomleyRC]

It’s decent 🤟

[@basementracer]

So I love me some FTX but I now know what it's not available in the USA. If you exchange $359.99 into USD it's $448. in the USA the TRX4 is $475 so they are only $20ish bucks less that a TRX4. Now I get why you cannot get them here. Maybe I will have one of my UK buddies bring me one over in October when they come visit. Pay the shipping and you may as well get a TRX4.

[@miguelrochaltsi]

But this comes with extras, lights, winch…

[@johnlujan8706]

Looks like a quality rc.

[@christiansteinig4132]

Obviously the missing portal axles don't affect the whole thing in any way.

[@Skiridr22]

It actually works better than the real one 👍🏾

[@gangrc6663]

Totally gave me Jurassic Park vibes

[@WingnutsRC]

Very cool rig

[@billc9635]

How do you get one servo to work on two channels???

[@loadsamtube]

TRX4 killer definitely!

[@Zoomsterful]

Are the competitions you host occasionally also open for international subscribers?

[@TomleyRC]

Competitions are worldwide, as long as they are legal in your country

[@fuse557]

Exact same transmission as the GMADE. Except for the dig.

[@jackgardener6069]

wheres the gladius review?

[@mikemangiameli561]

Where's his tie 😂😂😅

[@kyiusworks64]

this is also the counterpart for RGT Prorunner. right?

[@Latimerias_trailncrawl]

Correct. For other countries this model is rebranded as FTX brand. Same as other RGTs

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Is it just me... Or are Ni-MH packs making a comeback? The old school round form factor was an endangered species at one point, but now they seem to be making a comeback? Is it a shipping thing, in that LiPo is so volatile and difficult to ship that manufacturers are making the switch back? I just went through a Tamiya binge, where I put 5 of their kits together and spent much time looking for LiPo's that'll fit the wonky shape, but here's Phil with a new FTX that takes the same form factor. Are radio crystals and Novak ESC's next?

[@Luke-en2tk]

Definitely with brushed 1/10th vehicles as 8.4v Ni-Mh gives virtually the same top end as a 7.4v lipo, yes less acceleration but a lot easier to manage and safer

[@stephenr6427]

Ftx normally come with them think its because they are cheaper

[@juliusdream2683]

Reedy Wolfpack’s are the same shape as the NI-MH or the old NICAD batteries Team Associated makes the Wolfpack and there great batteries. The 7.4 forgive I’ve been out of it for awhile. I just finished a grasshopper I know but I love the way it looks and never had one plus it was candy green which I like more. Yea so the wolf pack is the way to go . No hard box LI-PO just a regular shaped battery pack.

[@patriots46714]

As are brushed motors at least for crawlers !

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@patriots46714 yeah nearly all RTR crawlers are brushed

[@davidpiper3652]

0:45 never mind the crawler, SQUASH VAN!

[@TomleyRC]

Soon 😊

[@ShawnMoreland317]

I won the Squash Van from Gavin @(Rc Kicks). I've done a few upgrades, and it's actually alot of fun. I love it. Curious to see what you think Phil.

[@pjpankratz8829]

Aliexpress is not playing nice the price is now $458 - not exactly a big savings over the TRX-4

[@ralphhondaman]

Looks a lot like a Axial SCX10 iii under the hood.

[@Luke-en2tk]

But for a lot less

[@ralphhondaman]

@Luke-en2tk not really for US. AliExpress it's $457.99 Axial SCX10 iii $499 Not that much less and a name brand

[@Casitascrawlers]

Don’t kid yourself ya just gotta know how to do it that’s how we roll in the US.

[@cwthemachinist]

Anyone else see Joe Biden running his RC next to the guy in the hoodie at 10:51? Haha!

[@muskokamike127]

$6.16 cdn kopeks, it aint' a budget crawler that's for sure.....lots of features but RC-TNT did a video on an off brand that had everything including an automatic cat polisher......

[@cody41895]

How is this thing compared to the beluga? This RGT/FTX is over double the price to get here in the US. Would like to see a side by side comparison if you still have the Beluga.

[@TomleyRC]

Beluga is really good. This is also very good 😊

[@cody41895]

@@TomleyRC I think a Beluga is going to be my next purchase, then an RGT Bronco(the old body style)

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

0:50 You say you prefer the retail in case the samples have been tweaked. How do you know the "retail" one they sent you hasn't been tweaked? Would it not be better if you ordered one from a standard retailer, where they don't know you have an RC channel on youtube? I'm not making any accusations about anything, but the fact that they have sent you this might indicate to a cynical person that you're going to be biased towards the manufacturer because you like getting free stuff from them. Not me, of course; I like seeing people getting free stuff.

[@Luke-en2tk]

Have to agree with you on that one

[@TomleyRC]

These are sealed from the factory. They don’t get sealed from the supplier.. well the FTX stuff doesn’t anyway. It was more to do with what’s included in the box, and branding etc… A lot of the samples come with no branding or instructions.. boxes etc. The Red one I got first had no box, instructions, battery or charger and had the OEM supplier stickers on the motor etc

[@ucitymetalhead]

Why do they still use ni-mh batteries?

[@pingdamerciless]

All hail Peter!!

[@deezeejoey]

That's the same transmitter that rlaarlo uses

[@Ricky13rc]

That thing is pretty sweet

[@zacharyfriess9575]

FTX should just pay ford to license their bodies. I would gladly pay extra to have it be a real Raptor or GT500. It looks silly to make up a fake name.

[@Luke-en2tk]

Most people don't care though

[@ifonlyiwerebelgian]

Or at all ​@@Luke-en2tk

[@crossingboundaries588]

Licensing deals cost a lot of money which in turn costs more for the consumer. These are budget RCs. Traxxas has Broncos

[@AsurasWrath164]

I couldnt care less.

[@labahlabahoren]

For what?? Aesthetic?? Who cares, it just body shell, its chassis is more important. Why may more for something for useless features i.e. real brand. If it use real brand, does it will crawl better??

[@fromagenightmare]

How is 90 cm a foot and a half?

[@thecartsman]

What would be your pick of the 1/10 rock crawlers around now? Money no object, RTR and go almost anywhere???

[@vasslepulver2220]

Where is this awsome rc cars made ? :)