World’s Toughest Scale Basher?! New Traxxas Raptor-R 4x4

Traxxas is stepping it up with the new Raptor-R 4x4! This truck is not only improved with a longer chassis and all of the Heavy Duty Extreme option parts, but it’s also fitted with a Pro Scale body giving us a tough performing truck with awesome styling. In this video, Greg will go over what you need to know about the new Raptor-R and then drives it at two different bashing locations to show you what this new beast can do!
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[@Rangoli_rc]

Gotta say that thing looks bad ass. I’m still a newbie in the hobby but I can’t recall a rc truck hitting that sweet spot between scale realism and high speed controllable performance like this one. By the way great camera work. Thanks for the video

[@mikescallon4288]

Not sure I would say 30 mph high speed. Anything considered sweet at least in my book must be at least 50 mph without me needing to put on bigger pinion gears. Considering this is already overheating with whatever it comes with anything larger won't be feasible without a motor and esc swap which could then turn a $530 purchase to close to $1,000.

[@vijayshan3804]

The RC world is getting so awesome!! Scale trucks for bashing like the UDR and Losi’s SBR and now this Traxxas Raptor R make the world a better place 😃

[@rcdriver]

Good time to be in RC!

[@honda116969]

You're crazy to bash that Traxxas UDR that truck is an absolute mess to work on from what it looks like... Maybe I just don't know shit about these trucks but I drive the 4X4 slash & 2wd rustler + stampede them are a breeze to pull apart

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

More scale bashers and racers, hell yes! This is a really exciting release, hope it starts a trend.

[@rcdriver]

Agreed! So cool to go out, hit the dirt lot hard with something that looks cool and it survived the bashing I put it through. Just cleaned it with an air compressor and it’s ready for more! 😁

[@dylanwhite6539]

If it had the hoss combo I’d be willing to drop 529 on it. With the old school 3500kv I can’t justify it

[@kaosr.c]

Awesome looking truck ! The best channel for unboxing's and overviews ... nice one mate 👌🏻🔥

[@HoundStuff]

Nice work on the video and review! Looks like a cool rig for sure.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I don’t always watch RC…..but when I do, it’s @rcdriver 😃👍. Looks good, Greg!

[@rcdriver]

Oh man. Miss ya buddy!

[@swololikesolo1625]

We ALL miss you! Cool to still see you around.

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

201K. Good work Greg. Traxxas is always a win for me. This would be a nice compliment to my (and my son's) UDR's. Like button energized.

[@zaxpage9003]

Impressive idea, great video, but being called pro scale I'd expect to see a straight rear axle. Now that would have been amazing to see.

[@Corhndog]

“Pro scale” lmao more like ANOTHER FUCKING SLASH with another licensed body!

[@ryano8613]

Likewise

[@jaycevessier7554]

That’s why they have the udr

[@kotetsujin3493]

If they use the udr platform then this will be more expensive

[@IllusionSector]

_I'd expect to see a straight rear axle. Now that would have been amazing to see._ Perhaps consider the JD Models Desert Runner Hero. While it may not be much of a crawler, let alone basher, the chassis certainly *looks* the part. It's the coolest -performing- looking RC F-150 Raptor out there, in fact.

[@mitchellpatterson5923]

Now this is one RC I think I have to have!

[@meirdeaph]

Wow Awesome! I totally love it the looks the fast the all of it!❤❤❤

[@tayzer22]

What I love about this truck is I have a 2011 F-150 FX4 in race-red, Super Crew cab, KO2's and blacked-out stock rims. Near-spittin' image and that's my justification for buying one. I need to complete the set. Closest I'll ever get to a real Raptor. Even the tread pattern is the same! Traxxas rocks!

[@moneymanjoe9639]

This one really came out of nowhere. Looks like this might be a contender for my new purchase this year.

[@RickyD1968]

This looks sick and Awesome !!!

[@raymondmaldonado9106]

It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday at Danbury hobby

[@jesseblamey6494]

im so stoked for this and to also see what bodies they come out with it in the future.

[@rcdriver]

Same here!

[@TheDudeRc]

I LOVE mine. Bought two today and I cant stop playing with them.... well until they thermal out. Running it near WOT for a half pack worth and it overheated. Its Texas and its like 106* out so that dont help but I have yet to kill a pack. Going to order the Slash ESC /Motor cooling kit on it. Other than that it drives amazing! LOVE IT!

[@justinvess9667]

This thing looks amazing

[@jasa_3s_bossphilbert824]

Loving this truck

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Very nice review. Thanks for the video

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Fantastic Release!!

[@a-1430]

That servo arm gonna be a problem going threw rough terrain 😮

[@baymobbrcclub7426]

I agree,hopefully they make a bash gaurd for it?

[@713Ace529]

Wow. Finally something I was waiting for. Yeah the hot motor is one thing I dislike. We have to stick with 2S to avoid heating up the motor on our slash and 4x4 Rustler.

[@Cordova10-8]

Ok we need to see the monster conversion now.

[@oknights112]

Great review!!!

[@allenallen5005]

Throw a 4s system in these trucks and they really come to life!!

[@rcboughtandrebuild9269]

Nice truck... Just a little more with solid axle on the rear and it's a blast scale. Nice job traxxas

[@dirtyrivrc]

If they offer a Silverado version or Ram, I'd be interested. Solid platform though

[@rcdriver]

I certainly hope they have additional bodies for other brands. This platform is ready, a Silverado would be sick!

[@dirtyrivrc]

Not for this new platform, longer wheelbase

[@srtallday3655]

I'm sure they'll make a trx eventually

[@buysncharge]

A long slash? Ok. Kind of cool.

[@chrisgreener5599]

I’m sure a ram trx will show up, but with Chevy/gmc not really having a contender i dont see it happening soon. The gmc at4x is the closest I can imagine

[@robertruiz9466]

Excellent review on a new exciting Traxxas vehicle

[@rcdriver]

Thanks! Had a lot of fun with this one!

[@jimkrug2586]

Definitely a great looking truck!! 🙂👍

[@Jinx_4x4]

Just got this, cant wait!

[@tarantula-man]

Thats pretty cool

[@hyperc5249]

Definitely a nice rig. Now I have to decide between this and whatever Arrma has planned. I am Impatiently waiting to see a new release from Arrma. This Definitely has potential. I would like to see this new platform as a large buggy too. Glad to see Traxxas doing something different.

[@cobratuner]

When is the Arrma release supposed to be?

[@rcdriver]

A Big buggy version would be cool if the body is done right.

[@hyperc5249]

@cobratuner Who knows? I am guessing soon. Simply based on the fact that they have been discontinuing old models and running clearance sales on inventory. Seems like they are making room for something. They also have not had a new release in a while. $529 for a plastic chassis is a little high IMO.

[@VetteWay2Fast]

I would love to see Arrma come out with a 1/20 or 1/24 Kraton and a 1/4 or 1/5 on road car

[@hyperc5249]

@@VetteWay2Fast I would almost guarantee that the stay away from the larger scale rigs. I don't think they sell as well as 10th scale. I'm not sure they get into the micro or mini market either. I don't know what they are working on. But..... I'm ready to see what it is. I have a little inside news that it might be a vendetta V2. I would like to see an XL Typhon.

[@georgeparsons6632]

Wish they'd done a ram rebel body or Nissan Titan body in this.

[@rcdriver]

Both of those would be rad!

[@TrokaRC]

TRX

[@xtraflyr]

Love to see a Titan body. Love the way my 2017 Titan looks.

[@smiley37greg]

Giv'em a sec or two, who know?

[@mikeluther60]

I’m going to bet Ford wanted exclusive licensing, so we probably won’t see a licensed body unless proline does it

[@ironj100]

Wow this is an awesome Raptor4x4. I have and love my 2WD Raptor Slash😊

[@rcdriver]

The 2wd is a blast and looks so cool too!

[@ironj100]

@@rcdriver YA IM NOT REALLY INTO SPEED. BUT LOVE MONSTER TRUCKS AND OFF ROADING. MY TRAXXAS RAPTOR 2wd if now a Stock on road truck with Monster truck On Road tires. I’m thinking I’m going to have get this RAPTOR 4x4 OFF ROAD BEAST.

[@keithmcsorley5271]

awesome video awesome truck going to get one

[@TheReelRahim]

Jump the Rubicon! Hahaha. Great rip man! Looks good! Wanted the Fox version before, but it was 2wd. Finally a 4wd Raptor with scale shell. Now im torn. Love this for its scale look, but also love Losi’s Trophy Truck version with the scale chassis and truck-like handling. As the Traxxas is meant to be a basher, really not liking the exposed servo underneath. Its just gonna be trouble in the short run. Otherwise good looks, would love to have this as a low fuss SCT basher.

[@jbizz23]

Sweet RC

[@tranceromance]

Just bought one on Friday in metallic blue! love it! What a joy to drive!! I wanted to black one buuut i had to pick one up i couldnt wait for November and there are no traxxas stores near me.

[@joelholland8523]

Great video and a great car. I'm now keen to get involved in rc cars. Things have changed since I was a kid

[@kublenator]

Looks cool! Definetly see traxxas is focusing more on realistic rc cars.

[@rcplayground7]

Yep, unfortunately

[@rcsmith5909]

Congratulations on 200k🎉👍🏼🔥

[@rcdriver]

Thank you!!

[@andyb9994]

Some people are saying its a little expensive at $530 and yes its up there, but you are getting a solid RTR with a ton of accessories already installed on the truck....maybe try it with the speed pinion installed, great review as always 💯

[@rushgush]

750 canadian dollars. yeah no.

[@darkcloud4368]

Looks like a great truck...need a TRX version to go bashing together.

[@jaynarvaez4224]

Love it!

[@706Rocks]

Gotta have that. I agree about the fans. That’s how my drag slash and my 2wd slash is especially in the summer.

[@brandens7615]

Nice. I just wished it had a lot more suspension travel. like the losi 2.0. like a Baja truck instead of a short course truck.

[@B4P787]

Nice car looks great and good performance😊

[@Jfitzroy1]

Cool video as always. Why does Traxxas go thru the trouble to make it so scale and even get rid of body clips but there are no wheel wells?

[@heffe17]

Good looking truck. Clear body option would be good.

[@rcdriver]

They have one listed in the manual.

[@kevinhildum9186]

What I used to do on the slash that had that chassis was put a piece of Scotch tape around the aluminum drive shaft and then get some gorilla glue that expanded closing that gap up almost completely. Of course I had to trim it up a little bit Make it look nice but it sure kept a lot out of there until it wore out and then I just did it again. Of course I had to work the aluminum drive shaft a little bit to get it out and then remove the Scotch tape.

[@scaredchris2936]

Awesome! Definitely on my Christmas list! Where did you get those ramps?

[@rcjoe406]

A giant slash lov it 💯

[@rcdriver]

That’s a good way to put it. 😄

[@Indifferent_Hicks]

Need this one

[@garymunyak6753]

Sick

[@JIPPERR_1]

Looks awesome 👍 all the uptodate equipment in one package with the scale looks too. Really wish traxxas would develop a chassis cover or inner fender to keep rocks and dirt out of the chassis. Just noticing now they have coverd the centre driveshaft on this, very nice feature for an offroader. Lets put it on 4s power! Keen to see the scale acessories that com along for this body as well.

[@rcdriver]

I hear you. Out of habit, the first thing I do when I pop a Slash 4x4 body is to go and flip the chassis over to dump out what’s inside. But the electronics need to breathe and the velcro used with aftermarket covers only seems to last so long. Maybe someday we’ll see a good cover come out.

[@JIPPERR_1]

@@rcdriver I've used the scorched rc inner fenders and they help a lot, maybe in time they will have a set for this rc. I think they would really suit a scale truck well. Impressed with this truck so far for sure

[@danielfairchild1386]

They need to make a rock bouncer!!

[@88davidw]

Very cool

[@martialsix50]

I want to get this to go with my original traxxas raptor that came out 10 years ago. Definitely looks good. I love how much more of the scale looking cars and trucks are coming out.

[@areldcookie5581]

Elongated traxxas slash, with the same motor and electronics. AH YES DURABLE👍👍

[@burn1gotbeats]

The red one is what Suge knight drove lol😮🤪. Love the lights all RC cars should come with them stock.

[@erictaylor1076]

Love it

[@chrisnunes6528]

Question. Can you see if the body fits the TRX 4 2021 Bronco ? Thanks

[@jamesplymire5342]

I want one!! ❤

[@troywilliams3535]

Great review you ran it hard and it took it I was surprised about the price 549 I think I paid $20 more for my TRX for high trail Ford and around $50 less for my Traxxas Slash ultimate

[@nilushathenuwara7301]

Damm it's a beast

[@rcdriver]

It is.

[@nilushathenuwara7301]

@@rcdriver does it come with black color

[@Tom-bo2wj]

Your saying it dose 60 mph. Is the just with the extra pinion gear added or do you have to do other mods as well.

[@PrinceofMacedonVlogs]

that's a pretty truck

[@auxil47]

I gotta see Talbots video of this truck, now he BASHES the heck out of RC'z.

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Great to see more scale rtr models, however, why wouldn’t they do clear windows and particularly rear light buckets/lens’ like the front? Doesn’t make much sense if there is going to be a light kit

[@HNunyabusiness]

Picked one up a few days ago. Haven’t run it yet. I’ve actually been getting bored with electric lately. I think I’ll make this a shelf queen for its looks and start really bashing my T Maxx I just got. The cool factor for nitro is way higher than electric despite the issues they have.

[@chuy5152]

No is not, nitro is declining bud🫠

[@HNunyabusiness]

@@chuy5152 Sound and smell make it more fun to me. Brushless was very cool when it first came out. Now it’s everywhere and sounds like a vacuum cleaner. The brute force of a nitro motor plus the realism is way more fun. I sold the Raptor. Didn’t even run it. 2 speed baby!!

[@chuy5152]

@@HNunyabusiness they do sound bad ass👍

[@jefftroxell4923]

I almost expect it to overheat considering it's rated at 60 mph+ and electronics are stuck under a semi rigid body. Nice truck.

[@ralphhondaman]

O sweet another slash 4x4.

[@ironj100]

I DO NOT MIND BODY CHIPS. THIS TRUCK IS AMAZING.

[@Timmysthompson]

8:16 Amazing long distance jump 💯🛻💨

[@gatorrcgames]

Good video like always and full of great info. Seems decent for a traxxas rig. They should have done something more to compete with the arrma mojave.

[@mikescallon4288]

They already have the UDR in fact.

[@gatorrcgames]

@mikescallon4288 They do, but it breaks way too easy. They came out with the xrt and the sledge. So why not make a new truck from that platform. 🤔

[@bryanhood7942]

Cool truck it’d be cool to see the raptor r or trx body in the udr

[@frederickbehn5610]

Awesome

[@6spd85notch]

Hey do you think those adjustable tie rods will work on the new rally bl2s ?

[@deanielreysolina2265]

I would get it to haul my RC Drift car and seeing the rear tow hitch mount is a plus for me :)

[@rcdriver]

It’s sized just right for a trailer, it would look sweet with a drifter behind it.

[@deanielreysolina2265]

@@rcdriver Imagined if they made the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor as a Brushed version of it 😎

[@KamikRC]

I would rather have the Losi Baja Rey 2.0. Might not be as “realistic” but it looks better and imo would run better. I’ve always had a problem with Traxxas electronics overheating even on cool days. (XRT and sledge) ended up with Spektrum or hobbywing systems in them just to ultimately sell the vehicle because they break more/easier than my Losi’s or Arrma’s. But one good thing is, it looks nice. Keep up the great content!

[@kurtsrcTV]

Cool truck !. Wouldnt be the truck for me though, i would love to see traxxas bring out a 1/8 scale maxx (XL) now that would be cool

[@knowair6767]

This truck looks really good. Curious what made TRX include the Maxx driveshafts on this but not the Hoss which has bigger tires and motor? Silly.. seems like a nice twist on the old slash though. I wish they would go back to the 3655x arms though and some beefier bulkheads. The Hoss parts wear out so quickly, the arms get really sloppy at the inner hinges. I'd guess this truck shall do the same? I'd be interested at say $350..otherwise, nah.

[@michaelramsey82]

Love this truck! Quick correction - the 12.8" wheelbase is the length of a normal Slash 4x4. This truck has a 15.1" wheelbase.

[@brandens7615]

Damn they added almost 2 and a half inches to the wheel base

[@michaelramsey82]

@@brandens7615 Yep. I almost wish they'd gone even farther and made it 16", because then it could fit 1/7 scale road car bodies.

[@DrewCantDrive]

I’d be interested in buying just the chassis and convert my slash lol

[@simonj126]

Looks to be pretty stiffly sprung....lots of bouncing in the gravel - but I've been spoiled by UDR suspension performance

[@michaellui74]

Great video 👍👍which is better traxx max or raptor?

[@jessejames2546]

Clipless bodies are the best thing that ever happened with rc

[@jackalster77]

at 8:05 how did you bring the truck back on 4 wheels? just got lucky or this can be done every time ?

[@versuchevs]

Super Video. Is a chassis conversion kit for the slash 4x4 ultimate coming? Do you know this?

[@rcdriver]

I did see anything about it when I looked through the manuals parts list.

[@versuchevs]

Super, thank you! You do a great Job! So then i hope that it com in the next weeks to germany... Greets Markus

[@familyvideomagazine10rus]

Крутая модель 💪👍

[@rcplaytime]

Really like this,wish they would atleast tint the windows rather than black them out ,even so I would definitely gef one of these 👍👍👍😀

[@tomaskonkol8894]

Looks nice but why traxxas why no clear windows. You can make on trx4m with plenty detail but not on bigger scales?

[@OCTEXRC]

This thing looks amazing!!! My wallet is definitely crying right now 😂

[@rcdriver]

Tons of cool goodies in the RC world right now. 😎

[@OCTEXRC]

@rcdriver Agreed! Definitely considering to pick this one up someday 😎

[@jamiefox8670]

Everyone i seen over heats the one i seen at hobby shop did the same definitely a small motor for this!

[@stevengeorge4393]

Will the body fit my older Slash 4x4?

[@rodblaine2514]

Wow, I"m really hoping that we'll see lots of new realistic looking body options for this platform. I was hoping for the same thing when the 4-Tec 3.0 came out and we didn't get much though.

[@BigPhatPaulie]

The one thing I hate is I just got mine and the fender flare decals are not pre-applied and it seems that any they sent out to media was pre-applied but have no reference/ instructions on how best to install without ruining them. Otherwise awesome truck

[@tonywilliams4302]

Hey brother, What portable ramps are those?

[@baymobbrcclub7426]

Greg how is the battery tray?can it fit pretty large 3s lipos ?or does the bar need 2 be raised up?

[@baymobbrcclub7426]

Im asking bcuz it seems like traxxas makes there battery compartments 2 fit mainly traxxas lipos