Traxxas Maxx versus E-Maxx Brushless

[@Ngormanphotography]

I’ve had my emaxx for years and still love it

[@FastRCNet]

Yeah. still one of my favourite trucks

[@Ngormanphotography]

Fast RC I really wanna get a new maxx

[@Mr69elco]

Same here...

[@Jonathantaylorthomas_]

Agree

[@All-rc804]

Hi could you advise me on what the part number is for a new diff gear?

[@ChrisP-cb8yr]

I had the Maxx and sold it, great little truck, like a crazy little honey badger, but the chassis slap annoyed me. My E-Maxx is far better for my driving style, makes me happier. Really depends on what you like to do, if it's all out Kevin Talbot insanity you want, go for the Maxx, if you want to drive more of a scale model monster truck and operate somewhere near the realm of what a scale truck that size should reasonably be expected to do, the E-Maxx will be much more pleasant.

[@meteora8888]

How's the emaxx more pleasant to drive when not bashing? Not sure what you mean.

[@jpslayer2016]

The maxx can take a beating for sure. The EMaxx is a great truck and I'm going to keep running my EMaxx as long as I can. I have the old 2 speed EMaxx and run it on 4s.

[@FastRCNet]

That was a great truck and the 2 speed transmission is some extra fun.

[@hexdriver]

Good comparison video. I'm sorry to see they discontinued the E-Maxx. Mine has served me well over the last 8 years. I know it's an older design that originally had brushed motors and they put a powerful brushless system in it but it held up well on 4s. I'm sure the new Maxx is a lot more durable. I'm not really a fan of center differentials in monster trucks though. I think I would have preferred a redesigned E-Maxx (like they did with the E-Revo) that I could upgrade my truck to instead of a new, smaller X-Maxx design. It probably made more sense from a manufacturing standpoint to do it this way though.

[@FastRCNet]

i think i know what you mean and i would have been great if they released an e-maxx v2. the maxx is an awesome truck. something new. a big 1/10th scale monster. durable and good handling. now traxxas needs a 1/8th scale monster truck again (e-revo is a monster truggy). hope the e-maxx 2.0 is comming soon ;)

[@joeazzizzo725]

hexdriver I believe the E Revo 2.0 has a center diff correct me if I’m wrong LOL....... Isnt it a center diff beneficial on a monster truck to distribute the power what are your thoughts?

[@FastRCNet]

@@joeazzizzo725 yeah. the ERevo 2.0 has a center diff. the good thing with the center diff is you can set up the power distribution front/rear. it also lets you do much tighter cornering. i really like center diffs for racing. for bashing it's ok but not necessary i think. it's more maintenance ... ;)

[@hexdriver]

@@joeazzizzo725 - It depends on your driving style. In the past center differentials have largely been in race vehicles like buggies. A center diff will allow you to maintain some throttle while in the air without the nose coming up. It will also all you to accelerate hard out of turns without popping wheelies or spinning out. Some of us want to do wheelies, back flips and burnouts. You can still do these with a center diff but it changes the feel of the truck. It makes sense for the E-Revo to have one since it is designed for some racing and is more of a truggy than a true monster truck. In my opinion anyway. Also, like Fast RC mentioned, they are more maintenance. Especially since some manufacturers seem to think that if you have a center differential you don't need a slipper clutch. That is not the case..

[@sbfhawk4343]

I just converted my E-Maxx to 2s Lipo and waterproofed everything. I also had to replace the old Novak the 3906 that came with it back in 2002 So after like 60 or so times of taking it out the 550 motors are still humming away and the 2s lipo woke the truck up. It pops wheelies and jumps like nobodies business. To me its now classic and legendary and it shines where you need it too. Now my son wants to start converting his Slash to a big tire offroader to bash as good as the E-maxx. In my eyes the E-maxx is still the King of its domain everything the handling the quality its all there. Think about it Almost 15 years of owning it.

[@FastRCNet]

yeah. that's it. the handling of the e-maxx is outstanding!

[@ValleyRC]

No doubt the Maxx is tougher and benefits from design aspects learned in the meantime but you have to love the old E-Maxx, it's a classic. Won't take a pounding to the same degree as a maxx but in it's own right it's still a pretty tough and capable truck. Newer Traxxas and Arrma models have left it looking comparatively fragile but when the 2nd gen first came out in 2007 it was an impressive step up in durability over the MK1 e-maxx. The clutch, idler gears, diffs and driveshafts on the mk1 often failed with just the brushed titan motors. The 2nd gen could handle anything up to 6s brushless with moderate use. Durability keeps improving all the time but for 2007 it was an impressive platform that was obviously intended to be BL ready down the line as we eventually got the brushless edition. Not as good for doing huge jumps in skate parts etc but as a general basher it's still good. Great fun bashing around on dirt/sand/grass etc. You can still do big jumps etc with it, it's just a bit less forgiving of bad landings. It was a shame to see it go but the Maxx is the pretty much the new version. They just dropped the "E" because electric is the most common power source these days so there's no need to point out that it's electric. In fact, the E-maxx is now listed on the traxxas site under "older versions" and not "discontinued models" if there was every any doubt that the Maxx is the replacement for the E-maxx.

[@FastRCNet]

wow. thanks for all the information :)

[@LuisLPRCs]

I like both Vehicles! 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@FastRCNet]

So do i 😁😁👌👌

[@SuperFastRc]

Great Video showing the strengths of both trucks!!! I think the E-maxx out of the box is a better handling platform but the Maxx crushes it in durability! Subed

[@FastRCNet]

thanks a lot :) all the maxx trucks are awesome :)

[@offroadrc110]

I run my brushless E-Maxx on 6s and keeping on the ground is difficult lol. It will lift the front wheels at any increase in throttle.

[@FastRCNet]

yeah. it's way overpowered. but it's a monster truck. it has to be like this ;)

[@offroadrc110]

@@FastRCNet Oh I wouldn't have it any other way lol Just means you have to control the throttle more haha. Those Skill Level numbers that Traxxas has start becoming very apparent!

[@ValleyRC]

I use mine on 4s a lot for every day use, seems to make it a bit more manageable on tarmac etc and it doesn't get too hot in tall grass etc. But when you get a nice big open field or sand etc, can't resist some of that 6s lol

[@FastRCNet]

@@ValleyRC 😄👍

[@FastRCNet]

@@offroadrc110 👍😁

[@djcrank4life]

I like my EMAXX better than my Maxx. Tons of different bodies, with the Maxx your limited. Just added a castle system and a GAME CHANGER fan to mine.

[@FastRCNet]

I really like all the Traxxas Maxxes :)

[@gasolinediesel972]

Proline makes a body mount system for the maxx which opens up your options.

[@markusk.488]

The only thing that i wish i had on my E-Maxx is the stronger Differential from the Maxx, because they put larger Ball Bearings in it and doubled the gears in the Differential. I'm running on 6s all the time and had to change the Bearings once a year due to them wearing out or breaking.

[@FastRCNet]

yeah. not sure if the e-maxx bs and the e-revo 1.0 really are 6s ready. but it's more fun than 4s. so replacing the bearings once a year seems to be ok ;)

[@markusk.488]

@@FastRCNet Jeah, 6s got some juice 😎 I just recently gave my E-Maxx some love and equipped it with new upgraded Aluminium shocks, new diff gears (after 6 Years of service), new diff bearings and new tires 😁😍

[@df987654]

Just break down get some bacca berings problem solved.

[@offroadrc110]

I run 6s on my E-Maxx as well. Tons of fun. The motor and ESC handle it quite well, but I blow diffs very easily in slippery conditions. One nice thing about the Maxx/X-Maxx is the updated diff design that makes it very easy to service. On the E-Maxx, you need to disassemble the entire front or rear just to open the diff case. :/

[@the40735]

I have a maxx v2 that I bought new a few months ago and It's a great truck, durable too. About two weeks ago I walked into my local hobby shop and he had purchased a guy's entire collection of cars and in the lot was an e-maxx just like the one in this video.I had to have it. It's missing the original body and has the upgraded drive shafts from traxxas, rpm upper and lower a arms and a few other extras. The E-maxx is a much more powerful car than the Maxx but isn't as durable and doesn't handle as well.

[@joeazzizzo725]

Miss the Emaxx. Great truck. This is an excellent video I believe you are the first to have both vehicles. I really can’t believe nobody else has done so. I appreciate it. I agree we need a 2.0 Emaxx!!!! Lol ........ would u be able to do a side by side comparison? I know the wheelbase is about the same but without the wide Maxx kit I think the Emaxx is about 2” wider if I’m not mistaken. Also the Emaxx tires are significantly taller. I’m dont know If the Emaxx body is much bigger........ thank you for the video. Awesome !!!!!

[@FastRCNet]

thanks a lot! glad you like it. good idea. maybe a side by side comparison would be a good thing. maybe a side by side maxx / e-maxx, maxx arrma kraton 4s, maxx stampede 4x4?

[@fargonianproductions2767]

Joe Azzizzo the Maxx is the E-Maxx 2.0

[@FastRCNet]

@@fargonianproductions2767 The Maxx is the small X-Maxx. The X-Maxx is the new top car of the Maxx-Lineup. The Maxx is too small to be the E-Maxx 2.0 i think

[@fargonianproductions2767]

Fast RC oh

[@FastRCNet]

@@fargonianproductions2767 😅

[@ponyboy2195]

Having 2 emaxxs is the reason why I passed on the maxx

[@meteora8888]

i have a brand new in the box e-maxx brushless. worried about parts availability. are parts a problem for the e-maxx??

[@gasolinediesel972]

Traxxas says that they do still sell parts for it but only in limited quantities and they are often out of stock.

[@youngcraka8049]

Nope me and my dad have one and it only take 2 to 3 days for it to come in and that’s it! So no there not hard at all to find

[@DDTotalfitness]

I’ve been looking to buy the MAXX (750$ cdn) or a used EMAXX (400$cdn) I’m guessing they’re about the same?

[@FastRCNet]

E-Maxx is bigger but not as tough as the Maxx. handling is completely different. but unfortunately the e-maxx is discontinued. therefore i would go with the maxx. otherwise i would tune the e-maxx with rpm parts.

[@almondjoy590]

I'm glad I got MAxx wide with led kit Beast chassis.

[@smashin_pikebc744]

I wanna buy a traxxas emaxx used but can you still get parts for them??

[@connork9427]

Plenty! My LHS even had rpm hop ups I have recently just converted to brushless its a beast even on 4s

[@All-rc804]

Hi i have just got a e maxx but the big diff gear has gone. Can any1 help me with the part number so i can get a new 1? Thanks

[@FastRCNet]

Are you looking for TRX5379X?

[@All-rc804]

@@FastRCNet yes thanks

[@jrc-fabs1634]

This place is really cool! My e-maxx eats my wallet for breakfast lunch AND dinner

[@FastRCNet]

thanks a lot. hehe. yeah but it's one of the best driving rc monster trucks i think

[@offroadrc110]

Diffs, tires, arms, shock towers, suspension arm pins (how these snap still blows my mind)...

[@offroadrc110]

@@FastRCNet Agreed. I love the E-Maxx, no matter how old it gets.

[@FastRCNet]

@@offroadrc110 😁👍

[@crichards3900]

I don't know it is but the E-maxx doesn't look like it is going fast.

[@FastRCNet]

Wasn't full throttle. It's extremely fast and has tons of power. but it tends to break.

[@severinasaf]

It is fast! My one does 90km/h

[@meteora8888]

@@FastRCNet so is 4s too much for it still?

[@aliask2966]

E MAXX 👍

[@FastRCNet]

😅

[@vandyfelix8911]

Best maxx or emaxx??

[@offroadrc110]

I own the brushless E-Maxx, but I have a feeling the Maxx is designed better due to having the same engineering that went into the X-Maxx. Came here to see what the difference in performance is...

[@FastRCNet]

i really like both cars. the e-maxx is discontinued ... so... will build a wide maxx within the next weeks to see if the maxx can get even better ...

[@maryanndeguidoy1121]

I like the e Maxx

[@FastRCNet]

👍👍👍

[@Micel_.v]

How fast does the emaxx go

[@FastRCNet]

on 6s about 50mph

[@sbfhawk4343]

I tested the 3906 back in the day on 2500 NIMH and the old novak controller with the brushed 550 titans it would go 25 miles an hour. A 7 cell was tried and it went up to 28 miles an hour. WIth the 2s lipos I tested it at 35 So with the 3s and 4s 40+ plus miles an hour

[@dustinplee5067]

What’s the difference between the emaxx and the maxx and I thought about building one of them from the ground up and when one battery dies on the Emaxx does the other one keep working to run it And will it do wheels for both of them and you have to have two motors on the Emaxx or can I just use one motor I seen on another video there was two motors on it just curious about it or does it have to have two motors or can I use one motor

[@gasolinediesel972]

The E-maxx is a 1/8 scale 6s truck. The maxx is a 1/10 scale 4s truck. Both batteries on the E-maxx will die at the same time. If not, then no, one battery will not continue to power the truck. Both do wheelies. The brushless E-maxx only has one motor. It would be nice if you used proper punctuation. It would make answering your questions much easier. They don't even make the E-maxx anymore anyways so just get a maxx.

[@michigangrown4673]

@@gasolinediesel972 wrong. E Maxx is 1/10. maxx is 1/8

[@cuongandmari]

@@michigangrown4673, Maxx is 1/10 scaled down from XMaxx bro. I don't know about eMaxx but Maxx is 1/10 scale and you can use 1/8 scale wheel/tire with 17mm hexes on it.

[@ryancole8154]

Wrong maxx is 1/5 scale emaxx is 1/10 but in Oklahoma they make you race emaxx as a 1/8 just like the e revo because of size

[@GreatLakesLogger]

@@ryancole8154 what are you smoking? Xmaxx might be 1/5, Maxx sure as hell isn't

[@jaredsayrc4947]

I own two emax two erevo two rustler two 4x4 stampede two trx6 one regular and one snap-on hauler two trx4 blazer two scx10 two hpi sprint three speed Pioneers one redcat 1979 Monte Carlo

[@brainafk5309]

I got the e maxx and its a Killer

[@FastRCNet]

Yeah. one of the last real monster trucks ;)

[@glocksstickz9043]

I still got my emaxx on 6s lipo an mamba monster I recently got that erevo 2.0 no need for that new maxx poo

[@zhiliu3320]

场地真好！！！！！！！！！！

[@joseperezpaz9986]

Is it almost the same sz??

[@whome5810]

The Maxx is noticeably smaller than the E-Maxx.

[@FastRCNet]

The E-Maxx is 1/8 scale. the Maxx is a xxl 1/10 or 1/9 scale

[@joseperezpaz9986]

Get a Maxx and slap 3.8 tires 😊

[@jugnbashnbreakmyoufixitrc5479]

💪🏿👍👉🏿

[@FastRCNet]

🏎🚗🤘

[@jeremiahjohn5557]

All he did was down play the E-maxx He was so not doing full throttle and fare jumps

[@FastRCNet]

I really like the e-maxx. it's one of the best rc monster trucks i've driven so far. but it's not the toughest. so i was driving a little safely

[@offroadrc110]

Yeah, my E-Maxx went faster than that on dual NiMHs xD But it's true, the E-Maxx is more susceptible to damage than the Maxx, I imagine.

[@offroadrc110]

@@Shadows-RC Probably heavy too after all that lol. All the better for bulldozing weeds and such though, hehe. I'm trying the same thing with my TRX4; the extra weight might not make it the perfect crawler, but it's definitely scale and damn good at plowing down anything in its way!

[@tobydyes]

both bottoming out u didnt say bad thing u getting pay of traxxas ???

[@FastRCNet]

didn't i? no i'm not payed :( the only thing i don't like about the e-maxx is the durabiltiy. thought i pointed this out and the maxx is a little too expensive

[@ziandejong]

mine e maxx is faster haha

[@mateolopez3454]

E Maxx is old and outdated it’s an ugly piece of garbage the Maxx is beautiful and perfect

[@FastRCNet]

i like both ;)

[@df987654]

So r u;)

[@hirthirthirt1693]

@Encrypted Gaming The rims is what makes it ugly...but a good car

[@sbfhawk4343]

@@hirthirthirt1693 Dude do not even respond to this guy he does not understand the value of classic and legendary he thinks everything new is better. It goes to show you the little brain cells he has. You can see from the video that the Maxx is just a former copy of the true master. E-Maxx in fact the XMAXX is the blown up version of the E-Maxx period. The Maxx is just a filler

[@smashin_pikebc744]

That’s not true maybe in your eyes but not mine I had one had it for 2 years just had to replace the batteries and I was always everyday bashing with that rc car I love it I gotta get another one before it’s impossible to get them.