Xmaxx vs XRT

In this video AJ finally pits the "XRT" up against its' older brother "The Xmaxx". This is not a winner takes all type of comparison. Instead, we run each RC multiple times and then rate our overall experience. Come along and see how each offering from Traxxas does in this head to head comparison.

Music:
Epidemic Sound:
Dissidence, Epinephrine
Rockin' for decades, You'll learn
Sebastian Forslund, Hyperdrive
Def Lev, 6SIX6
Videvo Music:
Drafting the Blueprint, Implement the whole plan, Trademark Quality

[@user-gj5ws2yy4i]

Thank you, so many people are doing content on RC nowadays, but your channel is truly one of a kind, informative, articulate and so entertaining. Pls keep up the excellent work!

[@donmurchison2558]

I love both of these trucks. I personally like my XRT for the performance and handling. They are both awesome trucks. Great video as always.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Right on

[@Bendakitt]

I wish you were my neighbor. I appreciate your knowledge and everything about you. This is such a good channel. It has so much rc knowledge. I prefer you explaining things.1 thank you for being so cool sir!

[@Chvision84]

Min 1:30 was one of the most gangster RC moments ever. “If I feel like it” 💀 good job 👍🏾

[@pauliefte]

I couldn't aagree anymore with the previous comments. Love the "We're too busy enjoying doing what we are doing over here to bother with your garbage over there" attutde. And MAN the RC action really got my blood flowing, great action, spectacular locations, and great driving! Keep up the great action

[@Huitzilopochtli526]

Good video, AJ. I appreciate the detail. Kept me from buying an X-Maxx when I already have an XRT, just going to be buying some alternate wheels/tires for the XRT. It seems like they are just too close to bother having both, unless you just want both. Which is also fine.

[@BrayyRC]

I think the xrt takes the win. It just looks smoother all the way around. Although I have drove neither one of them. The Xmaxx seems to get more hype but I really enjoy xrt videos.

[@FLTHRTLRC]

I have the XRT. I bought it in February of 2023. I have had a lot of breakage on it, but I think that is more due to the cold temps in MN. I have been considering buying an X Maxx too, but have not pulled the trigger yet. Also considering the Maxx. Thanks for the video!

[@rmarkley79]

Great video, you had me at "I can compare a VW to a Mercedes if I want", that's what I'm talking about! Glad the weather and terrain are getting back to manageable conditions. Looking forward to your XRT ranking in the main line-up.

[@joseCalderon1976]

The XRT has had less trouble out of the box for me. The XRT is wider, the body doesn't fly off all the time, the stock tires are better, the center driveshaft doesn't bend, and it's more stable when going fast. Thanks for the video. I still love my X-Maxx though 😂

[@torpedoLaw]

1st comment wins the xmaxx! Thank you!! Great content.

[@mackali7678]

I have to say, your one heck of a operator. You know how to push these engineering Marvel's to there peak performance, your showing the extreme capabilities these vehicles are built to do. I bought a Xmas from watching youR video, but now I'm wanting to get a xrt the only issue, these are not cheap vehicles. But they're worth every penny and some. Thank you so much for all the education you share in your videos. I take a lot of knowledge from them! or I think you say it best, KEEP BASHING GUYS!!!!!

[@donniemarks94]

I bought an Xmaxx a couple of days ago and haven’t ran it yet just been marveling at it lol

[@michaelregan427]

I did that for like a week, kinda nice having that fresh rc feeling last by not running the truck lol.

[@donniemarks94]

@@michaelregan427 lol yea you understand

[@kaepernickjae2029]

Had my xrt for months and still find myself in a daze when ever I bring it out, just ordered a stainless steel skid plate and some $200 tomahawk wheels and tires by jetko... Can't wait to bring it out

[@davejohnson3474]

​@@kaepernickjae2029 m2c just brought out the beefcake bash bar get that

[@fromoutoftheair5768]

I can compare a Volkswagen to a Mercedes if I feel Like it!!!😂 I Love It!!! Looking forward to the Kraton 8s Brutal review!!! Love your Channel.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you!!!

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

Fantastic review and perfect conclusion.

[@james-dt4ei]

I want an xmax so so bad. One day. Live the videos. Your channel is one of the best. Ty

[@notlrachtron]

Great review as always 👌

[@edwardniqqa-hanz9099]

1:27 "I can compare an apple and YO MOMMA if i want! And you're gonna watch AND enjoy anyway!" Is what he's really saying here, and i love it. 🤣😈

[@sergiosepulveda676]

Love seeing your vids! I have owned the XRT for a month now, and I love it! I can't say much about the XMaxx because I don't own one. The XRT fulfills my satisfaction, runs great, looks amazing, handles very well, I have kart wheeled it a few times, but the things just keeps on going! Now, I don't plan on extreme bashing the xrt cause it a beautiful RC, but i will build a small ramp and make it airborn. I say it is worth it, but like you said in the other vid, it is pricey, and you do get what you pay for.

[@patricktorgerson9651]

Awesome video as usual… great location and like the real world type driving… was gonna go xmaxx first but found the special edition black xrt very sharp couldn’t pass it up…. so xmaxx next

[@kaepernickjae2029]

I picked up the xrt first also but do plan on getting a xmaxx in a few more months

[@savageasfck]

Got the green Xmaxx a few years ago and absolutely love it! Today I get my Special Edition Black XRT and am as excited as a kid on Christmas morning 😄

[@randallbradley465]

One of these days I'm going to have one of these RC's!! This looks like a great time to get out and let them rip thru something.

[@doctajuice]

I've got quite a few durability mods on my xmaxx - rpm suspension arms, capture hinge pins, bead lock trencher tires, and proline brute bash body. Still on stock power. Went thicker on the diff fluid and the shock oil and it's almost unbreakable. That truck impresses me with its capability every single time I take it out for a rip

[@jz64]

Awesome video best content on you tube and i only live 20 miles from that place 7mile

[@Shellzwick]

Xmaxx takes the cake in my opinion .

[@outabody381]

Good old 7 mile. Crazy how fast it gets dusty. I need to get my Maxx out there.

[@Doug_Morgan]

I couldn't decide and ended up buying the XRT a couple of months after buying an Xmaxx.

[@MrShaaman6969]

What do you do to clean your rigs after a bash ??? Do you have a video on cleaning ????

[@garrylewis2320]

Dude! Where do you live. The places you go to rip are beautiful. Got my XRT a few months ago and I really enjoy it. Just picked up an XMaxx today. Haven’t even opened it up yet. Your channel is great. I’m new to the hobby and I’ve learned quite a bit watching your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@OksitusRC]

i have both xrt and xmaxx. xrt better in the field but i love my xmaxx more :D

[@randymcclard2156]

Great video!! Do you plan on making a brutal review on the maxx?

[@88davidw]

Excellent video. Xmaxx is my favourite ❤

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

I was actually just thinking that the xrt would be best if you're running in a more maintained or generally smooth area, where the xmaxx is a give it hell no matter what's there vehicle, rougher and more debris filled

[@williamnutting9369]

I have both. Both are fully upgraded with max5 1100kv power, both have all the m2c goodies you can get for each of them and a few vitavon ones too and both are wicked fun to drive no matter where you run them. But make sure you have good sets of shoes on them for the terrain

[@jngrccars89]

I want one of xrt like your video ❤

[@ronenborshevsky8144]

thanx for the informative video! is there a difference regarding reliability in general and durability in light bashing? I hate replacing parts after each drive...thanks again

[@steveblackbird5174]

Light bashing is a doddle for these. Generally speaking unless you land heavily or hit something immovable they are tough. Concrete skateparks can be tough on them. You can spray WD40 on the plastics..(A Arms, chassis etc) a good coat on everything, and let it sit overnight...wipe off the excess and it does actually make them more flexable. I clipped a gutter on the street at about half throttle being an idiot and it bent the front lower A arm back far enough (didn't split either) it simply ejected the outer, lower pin. It looked like I broke it. Inspected the arms and nothing... pin wasn't even bent. Put it back together and it's been fine since.

[@ronenborshevsky8144]

Thanks!@@steveblackbird5174

[@steveblackbird5174]

@1:53 in... That's why I bought both. They are epic RC's in their own ways. lol. Can't go wrong with either really. Throw a Max-6 in them and it wakes them up nicely. *Edit* If I had to have one only... that's tough... Got a huge soft spot for the X-Maxx have for 4 years..But the XRT is wicked fun too... Well...That's why I have both. Epic video!

[@hunterdodd4959]

I want both but I want my Xmaxx to be green and keep the XRT blue but I’m struggling with money right now hopefully oneday I’ll buy both 🤞

[@4200Shields]

Did you actually break an a-arm? Or did you put on the rpm for the hell of it? Because I’ve had no durability issues with my xmaxx. Aside from tires and capture hibge pins, I haven’t had to make any durability upgrades to mine. The thing is a beast! I’ll send it off 10-15’ bmx jumps, skate parks, you name it, full send all the time and she runs like brand new. I can’t believe you’re having durability concerns

[@bipantera]

You make very good videos and your calm is very relaxing making in the good mood to see your very well done footage. Where are you from?

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you👍 We are up in the Pacific Northwest. 😎👍

[@bipantera]

@@AJJAMStudios in a sentence you totally change my point of view about cars comparison. "They have sense to be compared because I don't know which one to buy". At the opposite of my idea you're totally right. And changed my point of view. I'm in that situation. I don't know which one would be better for us between the UDR, SBRv2, DF7, TB7, KM Challenger/30ºN 1/6 SDT (the same car under different brands) TT vs U4. Except for the UDR & SBRv2 the other ones are definitely underrated IMO. Hope a day to see a comparison in your channel

[@OutTheBoxGettoRc]

Hey brother I'm fairly new to the RC world.. but I want to thank you and let you know the way you describe what's going on in your videos makes it real easy for me to understand. I've bought a $30 RC then I got one for $46 both small 1:18 but today i got my first 1:10 from Hosin is great beginner truck and OMG I'm in love... Lol thinking a Redcat Machete 6s is next in my list or Xrt? I know it's my decision but thanks for your demo's .. happy banging

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you. 😎👍

[@OutTheBoxGettoRc]

@@AJJAMStudios will since our last talk I've gotten a Deerc 1:10 scale bashing breast and I'm trying to get my wife of 17 years involved so i got her a Hosin 1:14 scale monster truck it's beautiful with built in led lights so she can change colors when she feels like it and let me tell that is one fast little guy 😉 👍🏽 I've also purchased a lipo charger for my s3's thinking of maybe opening a little hobbie shop here in my home town so others can experience the fun and get involved in the fun 😊 kids are so intersted when i pull all of them out to play 🥰👍🏽

[@koolkiwikat]

they last thing you looked it is the one you loved the most....

[@rt66rc86]

AJ, your comparison videos are relevant and well considered! This particular video is especially well done and provides a lot of things to consider between the two trucks! Putting the X-Maxx tires on the XRT was a great idea! Personally, I was and have been looking at the X-Maxx, but after seeing this? I'm not so sure... Thanks for putting together another great comparison video. Please keep them coming my friend!

[@4200Shields]

If you’re considering the xmaxx, get it! I’ve had mine for three years and love LOVE it! Buying that was the best decision ever. I haven’t driven the xrt yet but I don’t even care. the xmaxx is the most fun rc experience I’ve ever had and I don’t see how ANY car could top it. Plus if you want a stable 8s, you could always strap on the wide xmaxx kit and get almost the same result as the xrt. I can’t say enough good things about it. Imo the xmaxx is the absolute APEX of rc basher. It drives small too, like the turn radius of my xmaxx is about the same as my Maxx 4s w the widemaxx kit

[@4200Shields]

I should also add the xmaxx doesn’t roll over the same way most monster truck basherd do. It’s so heavy that it actually slides instead of flipping over

[@michaelregan427]

How about a Wide X Maxx? I have spent most of my time with truggies and a few 1/8 scale buggies. Anyway was never a fan of the X Maxx. Terrible steering from the factory, overall, just a sloppy machine. Was the biggest dust collector in my fleet. Once I upgraded to a high torque 8.4v servo, Traxxas HD servo saver, aluminum bellcranks, and the wide kit the truck completely transformed. It still rides high but has quick a bit of flickability for something so big. Unfortunately there is still a lot of body roll without a swaybar kit and I'm surprised Traxxas didn't come up with them for the XRT. I wouldn't put swaybars on my X Maxx, but some might even if just for an experiment. The X Maxx in wide trim is still a handful and that is a huge part of it's charm in my opinion. I hate giving this opinion but "if you can own both just do that." lol. One of the best things I ever did was buy a talion exb to sit next to my kraton exb. Having parts interchangeability is nice and you learn more about the platform that way. Good review video!

[@steveblackbird5174]

You can drop the pivot holes for the upper arms to lower the roll centre on both of them. Tightens the handling quite noticebly too.

[@jz64]

7mile out of Spokompton Wa😂 thats the revien jump I used to jump many years ago its alot smaller these days from erosion..

[@davidjones6210]

I just got my xrt today and ordered about 850 in parts I even got a clear body to paint myself. I was going to get a max5 but at the last min I ordered a xlx2 was that a mistake I've 30 days to return it after seeing the fires I'm questioning my decision. I raced for 10 years and used losi. I can look at the xrt and knew the choice I'd make. It looked fast enough stock but you know how that goes. Please inform me on my esc choice. THANKS!

[@AJJAMStudios]

We’ve seen the fires too but do not have one here. The esc that comes in the XRT is good right out of the box so I wouldn’t swap out out until there’s a problem. I have personally seen the max 6 catch fire so it’s a possibility for many of them. As always, the choice is yours. Best of luck, AJ

[@savageasfck]

You got one of the baddest esc's out bruh. The Max 5 is also a great choice but I think you made the right decision. Pretty sure Castle refined the issues they had with the older units

[@leahcatherinemedina6642]

I love xrt because its super fun and it is faster than xmaxx

[@FullaBullz]

What I want to know is how the hell you get them so clean again??? Kudos man!

[@AJJAMStudios]

Check out RC Maintenance 101 or Kraton tune and shine. They both cover it.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Kraton V4 Tune up and Shine kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYnUiINvmKedppY

[@MrWayout55]

What is the difference between a 4s or 6s or 8s batteries !?? My first RC car will be the XRT, which battery should I run with1?

[@AJJAMStudios]

Check out our video RC batteries 101. It is in our 101 playlist. I hope it helps. 😎👍

[@AJJAMStudios]

I run dual 4s packs in ours.

[@stevecuthbert3698]

I will take them both

[@jz64]

Xmaxx all day long

[@Shellzwick]

I love both but I think the xmaxx is slightly better cause it's a truck

[@kaepernickjae2029]

Vice versa love the xrt more bc it looks like a car and handles really well but I do love the xmaxx also

[@Shellzwick]

@@kaepernickjae2029 I thought I liked my xrt more at first until I realized the xmaxx can drive through anything almost cause of the height

[@kaepernickjae2029]

@@Shellzwick lol, never drove a xmaxx but I do plan on getting one since everyone making such a big fuss about how much better they are compared to a xrt.. I"m getting one but I doubt that it'll get ran as much as my xrt

[@Shellzwick]

@@kaepernickjae2029 I promise you , it won't disappoint. I put the M2C extended hubs on with a max5 and stock motor . It's a beast .

[@davidmolyneux7284]

People I'm going to spent quite a bit on the xmaxx. Question is do I get the xmaxx or the XRT

[@AJJAMStudios]

That you have to decide for yourself. Both are good machines.

[@ja1971chevelle]

I'd race my X-Maxx against it anytime. The TRX is my next RC.....

[@RC_Berserker]

What would I pick?… Arrma Kraton 8s EXB 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@AJJAMStudios]

I'm not surprised. Love the Kraton.

[@savageasfck]

Cool story bro.. Now go bend your metal chassis jumping off curbs 🤣

[@RC_Berserker]

@@savageasfck funny guy 😂 enjoy your entry-level RC‘s.

[@savageasfck]

@@RC_BerserkerXmaxx & XRT are entry level.. 👌🏼

[@RC_Berserker]

@@savageasfck compared to a true hobbits rig, yes. Since you’re such a Traxxas fan boy, should I be worried about getting sued? 😂👍🏻

[@grizzlyrc8720]

I like the x-max cuz of the monster truck look if I had a BMX track near me xrt would be better

[@gntundragnt4210]

Ill take both😂

[@gaffle7646]

XRT

[@bonniebonnie4499]

Xrt handling freedom,no worry falldown @ accident

[@ejlucas93]

I picked the xmaxx. I am more of a monster truck guy

[@jblflexyt8142]

They both got their weaknesses so i dont know

[@savageasfck]

More strengths than weaknesses 💪🏼

[@bonniebonnie4499]

X-maxx [ evr bash,field, playground,circuit rc,off road boreal scared bcaus spider, grayling,pyton will happen has and bacteria

[@markmerrin1606]

I,ll take the VW 😂...another far and honest video AJ....thanks mate..👍🇬🇧😎

[@goochn007]

That max 6 puts the X maxx in a different class, xrt having traxxas esc is a downer. Traxxas esc are trash

[@AJJAMStudios]

They were designed in different classes. Still, we’re not fans of Traxxas electronics either.

[@steveblackbird5174]

They're not bad nowadays.. My X-Maxx ESC lasted 3.5 years!!! Max-6 is much better, more power and tuneability but the Early VXL-8s ESC's weren't great at all.

[@kaepernickjae2029]

If the xmaxx was so superior, why would they make a wide kit to make it more like a xrt???

[@savageasfck]

1. To make more money 2. Stability

[@rcsmith5909]

You can compare any you want your channel bro. But come on 6s😂. I tried 6s in my Xmaxx one time. Lasted about 3min. I couldn’t believe how bad it made an awesome car suck. 😮 you do you.

[@mazakq]

I like You but honeslty what a bulshit You talking, long is same on bouth rigs, xrt is wider that's IT , but think what this comparision will be looks like when you install widemaxx kit on xmaxx , same wide same lenght, but xmaxx will be monster xrt, so??? More universal... Simply more upgrateable, so better RIG ! Peace 😋

[@fmc7209]

XRT has a low center of gravity chassis where the front and rear diffs are not lower than the chassis. It also has shorter shock mounts. So significantly different.