Traxxas Pro Scale Winch Install & Review - Worth The Money??

Installation and review of the Traxxas Pro Scale winch for the TRX4 and TRX6. In this video we install it on my Traxxas TRX4 Defender and then test it out on the trail. Tests include hill climb, dead lift and log pulling.
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[Specification]
Body - Land Rover Defender 110
Chassis - Traxxas TRX-4
ESC - Traxxas XL-5 HV
Motor - Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Sport 550 5 Slot 15T Brushed Motor
Remote Control System - Traxxas TQi 2.4Ghz 4Ch
Servo - Traxxas 2075X High Torque Metal Geared Servo
Tires - Traxxas Canyon Trail 1.9"
Battery - Overlander Sport Track 4500mah 3S 55c Lipo Battery Pack
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[@davidjohnrees]

Are you throttling, steering, winching and filming at the same time? Are you a human octopus? 😂

[@DoURC]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, it's a tricky affair! I think I need a mouth guard camera mount...but then talking may be a little tricky! 🤣 Thanks for the great comment, made me laugh. 👍😎

[@zephyrfive]

Great shots! Great video! Got my winch yesterday 😊

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Awesome, hope you enjoy it. Love a bit of winching, especially out of the mud. 👍 I've got a few winch rescue videos on my channel if you want to check them out, in the group runs and crawling and trailing playlists. 👍

[@MikeRCWorld]

Great video 📺👍 Nice install guide and testing in great location 👌 I've got this winch and it's great, It has overload protection when it's overheated the led on top blinks ant it stops. For more winch power just simply use pulley / snatch block I've done some test on my chaanel too 👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. Glad to get some feedback from a fellow owner, I thought it could be that but wasn't sure. Its actually been much better when I've used it since then. Thanks for the great advice, I'll take a look at the video on your channel. 👍😎👍

[@mrpress_r.c1201]

Cool smooth video bro...great upgraded

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. 👍😎👍

[@mrpress_r.c1201]

@@DoURC 🤜🏻🤛🏻🍻

[@YuroRC]

cool upgrade, awesome rig..👍🏻👍🏻💯😍🤤

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@missourircadventures1730]

Nice video, I've been thinking of getting one for my defender also

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. 👍 I've used it quite a few times since this video and it's been much better with the controller. It's also been in water numerous times and still works too! 🤣

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Very Cool Vid! Thks for the Share!

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much and thanks for watching and commenting. 👍😎👍

[@heaven83hj]

Thank you for the great video!😊

[@DoURC]

Thanks for the great comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍😎

[@heaven83hj]

Don't genuine is very expensive..😅

[@MaxeeOffroadRC]

Nice upgrade👌

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. 👍😎👍 I've used it loads since fitting it! Like, oh let's get stuck over there and winch it out! 🤣

[@Rcloverofficial]

A very important video 👍🙂

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. 👍😎👍

[@sammyboswelldirtybrc7580]

Nice upgrade want to put one on both my rigs trx4 6x6 and one on the sport belly dragger nice job buddy good looking rig 🔥🔥🔥👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. I've used it quite a lot since and haven't had so many problems with the controller, so maybe it was just the overload protection. It definitely does the job. 👍😎👍 Very jealous of your 6x6, I so want one! 😎👍

[@rcplaytime]

love it 😀very cool😀👍👍👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@SandJ-Adventures]

A very interesting video. I have a "cheapy" winch on my Defender - it looks fab, and works OK, IF you are very careful and use snatch blocks. I stripped the gears on the first example doing a similar pull to your "out of the river" test, so the Traxxas definitely scores there! I did a Winch Test video on our channel and there is a Winch rescue during our "Three in The Forest" video. That's about as brave as I go without snatch blocks! The increased clearance required is a bit of a shame - would the new "winch bumper" that Traxxas offer resolve that issue? I notice you didn't point out the free-spool, which is a helpful addition over the cheaper winches. I have recently changed the bumper on my Defender, so would need to check fitting and clearance, but I'm definitely considering a Traxxas item if and when my current winch dies! Thanks for the video!👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. That's good to get some feedback on a cheaper winch, definitely sounds like the Traxxas winch out performs it then. I've actually changed the bumper for an aftermarket ally one which has better clearance. Yes I always forget stuff unfortunately, memory like a goldfish! Thanks for pointing the free spool feature out, it does make unwinding the winch quicker. I've used the winch multiple times since and the controller has been much better too. 👍

[@ka4172]

3S , free spool , water proof, complete spare parts list. Only a few winches can compete and non other winch is waterproof or have a spare parts list.Even at 1:10 Scale and 1:1 scale you need to know how too winch! Both winches 1:1 or 1:10 cant recover your 4x4 out of any situation ,its important which angle you winch ,if your axels stuck you need to winch up to lift your axels not only winch to pull straight forward .Even important under heavy load dont winch without small "breaks" too let the small motor cool down.If you watch your truck doesent move and your winch till spool up till its stops you have the wrong angle! Winching need experience and the more you take your Truck in winching situations you get more and more experience and its great fun too winch your truck even from very difficult stuck situations for sure!Never shock load your winch because it will breake very fast your winch gears!If possibel spin your tires slow too support your winch.

[@DoURC]

Yeah it's a great winch. I've used it loads and it's taken lots of abuse. I power it directly off the receiver now and it's much more responsive. 👍 This was my first time winching when I recorded this. Thanks for all the tips. 👍

[@mrjaalongchannel28]

That's cool bro 👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@acrccrawlers9548]

Great video brother. I have the cheaper winches from eBay mainly coming from China and now those you can get them for less than 40.00 US dollars with the remote included and they work amazing. So far no problems with any of them.

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Excellent, thanks for the info, I definitely want to try some of the cheaper ones. Have you used yours in mud and water? Heard a few people saying the cheap ones aren't waterproof? For me that would mean they'd last all of two minutes! 🤣🤦

[@acrccrawlers9548]

@@DoURC I have with no problems, but I guess all depends on the type of abuse people put them thru. I mean RC stuff like real off road vehicles is going to break due to wear and tear and abuse. But so far I have bean lucky I guess. 👍👍👍

[@DoURC]

@@acrccrawlers9548 Ah excellent, well that's good to hear. Not everything cheap is bad, I've got plenty of cheap bits on my rigs that work just fine. Thanks very much for all the information, super helpful. 👍😎

[@acrccrawlers9548]

@@DoURC just give it a try like I said before they have some really cheap ones but the have some other ones not as cheap but not as expensive as the traxxas one and probably performs better and the remotes are already bound with the winch. Just do your research. Thanks for the cool videos. Waiting on the next one

[@RECKLESSMOTORstudio]

Thank you about this idea bro🙏🙏🙏🤝😍🙏👍🏼👍🏼

[@DoURC]

👍 Thanks very much for watching and commenting 👍😎👍

[@RECKLESSMOTORstudio]

@@DoURC welcome bro🙏🙏🙏👍🏼😍🙏🙏

[@andyb9994]

The TRX 4 sport and TRX 4 Blazer have a front battery tray for a smaller 2S battery, I did not see that tray on your Defender but that is where I mounted my winch it's not visible and it doesn't affect my approach angle at all, it's over the front axel and attached by 4 screws in that location. I'm pretty happy with that mounting location...but good vid enjoy your rig!!

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. 👍 I have that same tray on my TRX6, my understanding was it wasn't standard and was an optional extra? I've actually replaced the front bumper with a winch bumper now and it gives much better approach but keeps the winch on the outside of the body. 👍

[@andyb9994]

@@DoURC yup that will work also...I mostly installed mine on that inner battery tray because I have a plow on the TRX sport... obviously can't have a bumper with plow so that tray works great and I use the winch for up and down and a servo for left and right.....

[@DoURC]

@andyb9994 Ah nice, that sounds awesome. Do you plough snow with it then? 👍😎

[@andyb9994]

@@DoURC yes it's pretty cool, it's a RC4WD plow, unfortunately I think they discontinued the plow....don't think it's available from RC4WD anymore....

[@GARYU-DE-HOBBY]

Very good upgrade, I would love to have one day👍🤝😁

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. Yeah I'm really glad I got the trx4. Really good rig. The winch is great fun too, used it loads already since fitting it. 👍 Thanks very much for watching and commenting 👍😎👍

[@GARYU-DE-HOBBY]

@@DoURC 😆🍻👍

[@K3NnY_G]

Is there mounting holes on the bottom like the knockoff and RC4WD winches? It'd of been a no-brainer to just rip off that layout, if I can find info for that being the case I'd be ordering one today knowing I could just replace everything with this and get a free-spool. Great video, could just be me but the gear mesh sounds mighty tight on that rig.

[@DoURC]

Yeah it has mounting holes underneath as well, as that's how I've mounted it on my new front bumper. 👍 That motor is dead now, mine never sound happy as they spend half their life in mud or water. But yes I agree on the mesh too, I'm going to get a adjustable motor mount soon, as stock is fixed. 👍

[@RCAdventuresAmsterdam]

Nice one 👍 👌 🎉

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍

[@morgesiwe]

very nice...... amazing

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@abiadorc]

the best👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@rcyans7184]

Amazing is the best my friend rc nice 👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@afdhalrcminiatur9131]

Very nice,,👍👍👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@Mad-RCandHOBBY]

cool channel, subbed and liked 👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much, appreciate the comment and sub. 👍😎👍

[@creepoff-roadrc723]

winch 👍

[@DoURC]

👍😎👍

[@rccrawlerginneko]

nice😁

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@YOOPDLRC]

It's Great 👍😍👍 ~~~!!!!!

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. 👍😎👍

[@OregonMotorcycle]

Anyone know why traxxas sells special winch bumpers? I just got a tx6. Got the winch free. While waiting for the bumper, still not in yet, I mounted it to the stock bumper. The holes are already there. All I did was drill two small holes for the fair lead. Did a lil trimming on the body and all is perfect! Why the need for the “winch” bumper?

[@DoURC]

I think iirc the winch bumper is metal. The stock plastic bumper will twist as you winch it. I added a different winch bumper, looks much nicer and stronger. 👍

[@OregonMotorcycle]

@@DoURC cool deal. The one I accidentally bought for the sport is plastic.

[@chrisbarchak8025]

Can you only use this on a traxxas vehicle or can i hook it up to my redact also?

[@DoURC]

No you could use it on anything. I power mine directly off the receiver now instead of the spare power connector and I find it works much better. 👍

[@rjcorrea6640]

Wonder if this will fit in my snow plough? Lool

[@DoURC]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kjs6469]

Thanks for the nice video. If you wanted you can flip the bumper bracket upsidedown to raise the approach angle.

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much and thanks for the info. 👍😎 I've actually changed the bumper already for a metal one so it sits closer in to the body and adds a bit of weight on the front. 👍

[@kjs6469]

@@DoURC I have the wench I just haven't taken the time to install it. It looks like it can pull a heavy load after seeing your video. Again thanks.

[@carloshnunez]

Nice 🔵🔵🔵👍👍👍😀😀😀🔵🔵🔵

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😎👍

[@Fun_Dorive]

mine crapped out in the first month of use, NOT WATER/SPLASHPROOF!!!

[@DoURC]

That's no good. Mine has been in water more times than I can count and is definitely waterproof. 👍

[@mdonahue21]

I am unable for the life of me to find a metal/ aluminum bumper that works with this winch on the defender.

[@DoURC]

With a tiny trim you can use the metal bumper I have on it now if you look at my most recent videos. 👍

[@laboite-a-rc]

👋😁 👏👍✌️

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much. 👍😎👍

[@paulthurston2883]

Does the supplied metal fairlead plate work with this installation ? I noticed you didn't bother to fit it. Looks pretty sharp if possible.

[@DoURC]

Yeah the supplied fairlead works with the winch, but if you're keeping the stock front bumper you don't use it, as the stock bumper has the plastic fairlead moulded into it. If you're using a different front bumper, you'd then use the metal fairlead. I replaced the stock front bumper with a steel one, as the stock one bends quite a lot as you can see in the video. Plus the new steel one looks nicer too imo, plus adds a little weight to the front. 👍 Hope that helps, any more questions fire away 👍

[@mdonahue21]

​@DoURC what metal bumper did you go with? I'm not finding a compatible one for my defender and Traxxas winch