Please keep your approach, I love having the technical stuff overview and then see it run. A great balance between information and entertaiment. Some channel are too technical other just don't care. Keep it up
Thanks so much for the feedback! I’ve been working on fine tuning things, cutting fluff, but still keeping the info to help out the wide experience range of the viewers.
Man after looking at the TRX4M I REALLY don’t understand other companies like Axial and why they don’t follow how Traxxas does it. Look at the TRX4M and it already has Tons of Traxxas made accessories and upgrade parts for it. Even a nice cheap $29 trailer. The SCX24 defined an entire market and Axial just sat there doing nada. They left all the money on the table for everyone with a 3d printer to scoop up. Anyway the TRX4M looks great and of course so do all the hop ups you can buy for it. Gonna have to go with the Blue Bronco I think. Nice overview.
I’ll stick to my fcx24’s. They blow these things out the water!! Out of all the bodies traxxas makes the come out with a lame top heavy defender & a soccer mom bronco🤷🏼♂️. I’ll have one one day but not running out & buying one anytime soon!
So true. I hate paying an arm and a leg for someone’s half assed 3D printed parts…. But when axial refuses to make any parts whatsoever that’s what we get
@@INSIDIOUS-ONE I feel that, I’m definitely more interested in the performance than anything…. Maybe even using some of their accessories for other trucks… that trailer looks like it could be fun to set up custom gates for and the optional tires might be pretty good too. I’ll probably wait until we get some lighter performance based bodies before I pick up a trx4m to replace my scx/fcx though
Thanks for tearing these RCs down with an in depth overlook it really makes the difference. I look forward to seeing the inerts on your channel. Just a great sequence you put together. Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you for making straight to the point videos. I HATE it when ppl ramble on making a 8min vid into a 20min one. I made sure to like this vid, keep it up!
I just got the Trx4m as my first RC car and installed the light kit before first use. Went outside in some tallish grass with some small branches at a tree line at dusk. Wow I am so glad I tried this one as my first. This thing is great without any upgrades. I did buy the low gear ratio mod and will install it after getting a good feel for how it is stock. Need to replace the wheels or add spacers as I have noticed (rarely) the issue others talk about with the tires rubbing a piece of the axel assembly which sometimes causes the tires to stop movement all together until you adjust, but it has happened so rarely to me that I don't mind and am actually looking forward to solving that issue with some minor modifications! I think I got the bug...
Thanks! I spend a lot of time breaking them down. Sometimes I even go back for a second or third round of breakdowns if I think it will help people see the parts a little better. So happy to hear viewers like it!
I like the idea of trail mode. This seems like a good RC car even for general use if you’re not into rock crawling. Cuz it’s all dirt and crappy roads where I live.
Awesome video and congrats for being (probably) the first to do a proper review on it! I'm just looking forward to get my hands on one green defender like that!!
I haven’t been rc’ing much lately but I am so proud to see your channel thrive Greg 👍🏼👍🏼 great job buddy! I remember getting my yearly paper subscription of RCDriver 😀 ✌🏼😎👍🏼
Great presentation. I hoped on a 1 by 24. But fine. I don't want to add another Bronco to my collection. Maybe they'll do a G-Wagon or a Blazer, then I'm in.
Great video, thanks so much for going into detail. I would like to ask you a few questions..... 1. Is the transmission fairly quick and easy to swap? 2. Will both bodies fit on each chassis? 3. Are the plugs for the lighting proprietary? 4. Do you think Little Guy Racing Trail Kings would fit....maybe if the shocks are repositioned? 5. Do you think injora brass wheel rings would fit the stock wheels or would the traxxas ones need to be used? Thanks in advance for any info you share!
I like that the wheels don't come glued from factory! That means I can just mount them on new weighted wheels from Injora or Treal. Hopefully they are good tires.
@@asuchemist3371 yes, they are standard 1.0 wheels. Ups I didn't really read your question correctly. Any 1.0 tire size should fit. But of course the width and height is something to consider.
I cant wait to get one and i can understand why theyd want to keep the price down but no metal gears and no bearings is pretty lame. Especially no bearings. Lets not pretend that bushings are ok. Obviously not a deal breaker but come on how much more would they really have to charge to use bearings?
Can't wait to see what bodies come out for these, gonna have to get another shelf 🤣 I think these aren't that bad keep your expectations realistic and your good. Can't wait to get one.
Thats a good question. Traxxas will have better LHS support. The FCX is more open wheel which helps with capability. I like the Traxxas factory electronics better. FCX does have portal clearance. Traxxas plastic quality is nice. I think I’d want to see how fast the aftermarket option support kicks in for Traxxas first.
The oil-lite bushings are going to begin getting play in them (self-lubricating means they wear, it's a misnomer) 2 years ago I bought a 1/18 crawler with full bearings with metal gears on eBay for 130 dollars still running perfectly. No reason why they couldn't put bearings and metal gears in 2022 since they are inexpensive. Traxxas always skimps in all the wrong places. Then offers them as upgrades for ridiculous prices. I love my Traxxas trx4 and Xmaxx but they could do better A good example is the trx4 portal input gears always stripping when you run it hard in second gear or trap a wheel in a rock. The hardened steel ones are 100+ dollars! GPM sells theirs for 25 dollars. Total price gouging! I'm still going to buy 4 of these TRX4M's for our family, though. 😂 Sorry for the rant. 😂
I hear ya. Metal gears would have been nice. I’m kind of an old school fan of these bushings though. Back in my early days of racing Tamiya cars we put race seasons on oilite bushings. For the masses that will buy this for cheap occasional RC fun, it will be great for them. I have a feeling we’re going to see them in more cars in the future.
I still think in terms of 1/18 crawlers, the Capra UTB18 is going to be the one to buy. It will perform better, upgrades from the factory and there will be plenty of upgrades from the aftermarket companies. All metal gears, metal links and 380 sized motor. 12mm hexes, 1.55 wheels, standard connector, bearings, standard servo and horn will make the Capra a lot easier to modify down the track. The TRX4M has much more Traxxas specific parts that will be harder to upgrade down the track (pretty standard for Traxxas though) Yes it is cheaper, but you can definitely see where the costs have been cut (not like Traxxas to make a cheap rig though). It'll be good for if a family wants to buy a bunch of 1/18's at once and have some different models and colours, but the UTB18 will be the one to get if you actually want to crawl and modify.
@@rcdriver thank you yeah I've just watched a couple of reviews on it today and just knowing has done like the side by side comparison for size I was under the impression that the Traxxas was a bigger platform
Great review. These little rigs looks awsome. I’m not sure I’ll get one, but you’ve made me want to get the bigger scale version for the yard this winter. Some off road snow exploring could get me threw our long months! 🇨🇦☃️
Are these only available in the us as the links you've got on dont show up as the trucks you have there they show completely different ones here in the uk lol
Anyone have any thoughts on these Traxxas crawlers vs Axial RC Truck 1/24 SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler vs FMS 1:18 Toyota FJ Cruiser Official RTR? I'm looking for an affordable RC crawler and having looked at about the $150 price range. I can't decide on which to get!
If you’re running the rig bone stock out of the box it appears to be fine and no glue necessary. My kids have been putting additional run time in on them. Which should break down the tires, but they’re still holding the bead.
While Axial has way more experience with 1/10 crawler rigs, Traxxas has DEFINITELY taken notes on smaller scales and seems to have blown away the SCX24 in terms of things like mods and performance. I will definitely be picking up a Defender!!
Please keep your approach, I love having the technical stuff overview and then see it run. A great balance between information and entertaiment. Some channel are too technical other just don't care. Keep it up
Thanks so much for the feedback! I’ve been working on fine tuning things, cutting fluff, but still keeping the info to help out the wide experience range of the viewers.
Man after looking at the TRX4M I REALLY don’t understand other companies like Axial and why they don’t follow how Traxxas does it. Look at the TRX4M and it already has Tons of Traxxas made accessories and upgrade parts for it. Even a nice cheap $29 trailer. The SCX24 defined an entire market and Axial just sat there doing nada. They left all the money on the table for everyone with a 3d printer to scoop up. Anyway the TRX4M looks great and of course so do all the hop ups you can buy for it. Gonna have to go with the Blue Bronco I think. Nice overview.
I’ll stick to my fcx24’s. They blow these things out the water!! Out of all the bodies traxxas makes the come out with a lame top heavy defender & a soccer mom bronco🤷🏼♂️. I’ll have one one day but not running out & buying one anytime soon!
So true. I hate paying an arm and a leg for someone’s half assed 3D printed parts…. But when axial refuses to make any parts whatsoever that’s what we get
Axial has metal gears and bearings out the box, trx4m does not but Both have upgrades available right from the start so
@@INSIDIOUS-ONE I feel that, I’m definitely more interested in the performance than anything…. Maybe even using some of their accessories for other trucks… that trailer looks like it could be fun to set up custom gates for and the optional tires might be pretty good too. I’ll probably wait until we get some lighter performance based bodies before I pick up a trx4m to replace my scx/fcx though
@@INSIDIOUS-ONE you talk sh*t about it, then say you'll get one? 😆
Thanks for tearing these RCs down with an in depth overlook it really makes the difference. I look forward to seeing the inerts on your channel. Just a great sequence you put together. Keep up the good work 👍
Happy to hear it helps!
Love that they left the tires unglued, saved buying new wheels!
I'm glad the tires aren't glued, got some brass ringed treals ready to go
Thank you for making straight to the point videos. I HATE it when ppl ramble on making a 8min vid into a 20min one. I made sure to like this vid, keep it up!
New battery connector? How do you charge that battery on a Traxxas live charger?
Thank you for running footage! I’m not sure how many people buy RCs just to look at them but most of these day 1 videos don’t have running footage
How much of these TRX4M can you fit on the TRX6 Ultimate Hauler bed?
I was waiting for a hands on look 👍 this looks awesome! Great video
Hy my best friend piles ❤️👌ruclips.net/channel/UCwEvaA3qRO7QqeafeA1tWFQ Thanks you friend 😘
Been waiting for this one! Can’t wait to get mine
I just got the Trx4m as my first RC car and installed the light kit before first use. Went outside in some tallish grass with some small branches at a tree line at dusk. Wow I am so glad I tried this one as my first. This thing is great without any upgrades. I did buy the low gear ratio mod and will install it after getting a good feel for how it is stock. Need to replace the wheels or add spacers as I have noticed (rarely) the issue others talk about with the tires rubbing a piece of the axel assembly which sometimes causes the tires to stop movement all together until you adjust, but it has happened so rarely to me that I don't mind and am actually looking forward to solving that issue with some minor modifications! I think I got the bug...
I don’t own any rc but watch a lot of videos and have thought about buying into the hobby. These trucks look fun driving on rocks and stuff
Was so excited to see this video. Thinking of getting 2 of these and build a track in my basement. Winter is here. Thank you for a awesome video!
Nice breakdown. Not every channel takes the effort to break the cars down like you do. I'm getting the Defender, now to decide what color!
Hy my friend ruclips.net/channel/UCwEvaA3qRO7QqeafeA1tWFQThanks you my friend ❤️
Just get one of each. lol Or just buy all the bodies.
Thanks! I spend a lot of time breaking them down. Sometimes I even go back for a second or third round of breakdowns if I think it will help people see the parts a little better. So happy to hear viewers like it!
@@jamesplymire5342 That’s like $55 per body. No thanks. That’s not anywhere near worth it to me
I like the idea of trail mode. This seems like a good RC car even for general use if you’re not into rock crawling. Cuz it’s all dirt and crappy roads where I live.
Those tiny things are gonna be huge this Christmas!
I completely agree
Keeps the kids outside😂
I'll give Traxxas an A+ for not gluing the tires it allows us to install them to our metal beadlocks 🤜🏼🤛🏼... Great vid as always Greg
Kinda a bonus lol. Thanks!!
@@rcdriver Definitely a bonus 🤣 Im trying to see the glass half full HA HA 👍🏼
My trx4m can’t run on slow speed what’s the problem with that no traction ?
Awesome video and congrats for being (probably) the first to do a proper review on it! I'm just looking forward to get my hands on one green defender like that!!
Thanks! The green Defender is 🔥
So excited to get one of these awesome little trucks! I'm hoping they release a 1979 Bronco body for this, that would really seal the deal for me.
That would be cool!
K10 M. Please
I haven’t been rc’ing much lately but I am so proud to see your channel thrive Greg 👍🏼👍🏼 great job buddy! I remember getting my yearly paper subscription of RCDriver 😀
✌🏼😎👍🏼
Beautiful driving footage, It looks incredable with my VR goggles!
Looks beautiful and performed really well for a hard body. Great review! Definitely picking up both the defender and bronco on release day.
I just had an opportunity to test one out with the trailer on it. I absolutely love it. Will be purchasing.
I’m getting this trx4m bronco red for my birthday, this is the perfect review for me😊
Great presentation. I hoped on a 1 by 24. But fine. I don't want to add another Bronco to my collection. Maybe they'll do a G-Wagon or a Blazer, then I'm in.
Really nice that they offer all of their own upgrades
Great video, thanks so much for going into detail. I would like to ask you a few questions.....
1. Is the transmission fairly quick and easy to swap?
2. Will both bodies fit on each chassis?
3. Are the plugs for the lighting proprietary?
4. Do you think Little Guy Racing Trail Kings would fit....maybe if the shocks are repositioned?
5. Do you think injora brass wheel rings would fit the stock wheels or would the traxxas ones need to be used?
Thanks in advance for any info you share!
I like that the wheels don't come glued from factory! That means I can just mount them on new weighted wheels from Injora or Treal. Hopefully they are good tires.
What size wheels can be swapped?
@@asuchemist3371 yes, they are standard 1.0 wheels. Ups I didn't really read your question correctly. Any 1.0 tire size should fit. But of course the width and height is something to consider.
I cant wait to get one and i can understand why theyd want to keep the price down but no metal gears and no bearings is pretty lame. Especially no bearings. Lets not pretend that bushings are ok. Obviously not a deal breaker but come on how much more would they really have to charge to use bearings?
Can't wait to see what bodies come out for these, gonna have to get another shelf 🤣 I think these aren't that bad keep your expectations realistic and your good. Can't wait to get one.
😮I need old bronco body, way better looking that that Monstrosity 😅, defender looks sweet
I’ve ordered a orange Trx4m defender after watching your review of the very nice looking axial scx24 power wagon but decided to get the traxxas
How much do the tires rub the body? Does the wheels articulate further without the body? You said the tires are not glued so did you glue them or not?
You give us the best reviews…. Thanks
Purple Lego RC 💜
Hi Greg, how does it compare to the FMS FCX24? Both are the same price, curious if you'd recommend one over the other. Thanks in advance!
Thats a good question. Traxxas will have better LHS support. The FCX is more open wheel which helps with capability. I like the Traxxas factory electronics better. FCX does have portal clearance. Traxxas plastic quality is nice. I think I’d want to see how fast the aftermarket option support kicks in for Traxxas first.
The oil-lite bushings are going to begin getting play in them (self-lubricating means they wear, it's a misnomer) 2 years ago I bought a 1/18 crawler with full bearings with metal gears on eBay for 130 dollars still running perfectly. No reason why they couldn't put bearings and metal gears in 2022 since they are inexpensive. Traxxas always skimps in all the wrong places. Then offers them as upgrades for ridiculous prices. I love my Traxxas trx4 and Xmaxx but they could do better A good example is the trx4 portal input gears always stripping when you run it hard in second gear or trap a wheel in a rock. The hardened steel ones are 100+ dollars! GPM sells theirs for 25 dollars. Total price gouging! I'm still going to buy 4 of these TRX4M's for our family, though. 😂 Sorry for the rant. 😂
I hear ya. Metal gears would have been nice. I’m kind of an old school fan of these bushings though. Back in my early days of racing Tamiya cars we put race seasons on oilite bushings. For the masses that will buy this for cheap occasional RC fun, it will be great for them. I have a feeling we’re going to see them in more cars in the future.
I still think in terms of 1/18 crawlers, the Capra UTB18 is going to be the one to buy. It will perform better, upgrades from the factory and there will be plenty of upgrades from the aftermarket companies. All metal gears, metal links and 380 sized motor. 12mm hexes, 1.55 wheels, standard connector, bearings, standard servo and horn will make the Capra a lot easier to modify down the track.
The TRX4M has much more Traxxas specific parts that will be harder to upgrade down the track (pretty standard for Traxxas though) Yes it is cheaper, but you can definitely see where the costs have been cut (not like Traxxas to make a cheap rig though).
It'll be good for if a family wants to buy a bunch of 1/18's at once and have some different models and colours, but the UTB18 will be the one to get if you actually want to crawl and modify.
Capra for the portal axles. No idea why traxxas didnt offer them =(
For 100$ extra it better have those upgrades lol. 150 is way more attainable for the average person than the 249$ Capra
The Capra is extreme Big. No real 1:18.
Crapra is not 1/18.
4mo later and there are tons of great upgrades for the TRx4m.
Traxxas is killing me! Lol. I need these now. Definitely will be adding a bearing kit though.
I saw that Fast Eddy Bearings already has standard and ceramic kits available.
Looks like a really fun rock crawler! I'll have to pick one up at one point down the line
Charged in how many time ? 0-100% ?
Solid little rig. Great review as always👍 Curious to see how those other gear sets will perform with the stock electronics.
Same, gotta get my hands on them.
Looks like great fun in a small package!
Awesome review I like to have seen a side-by-side comparison to an axial for size
I’ll post a photo in the community tab for you tomorrow.
@@rcdriver thank you yeah I've just watched a couple of reviews on it today and just knowing has done like the side by side comparison for size I was under the impression that the Traxxas was a bigger platform
Hi Sir thanks for sharing this GREAT truck with us 🇬🇧🇺🇲🕊️✌🏼👍🏼
How do you have this before my hobby shop can give it to me?! Just went there to pick mine up and was told not yet. 😢
Nice video, thanks!
What's the speed on flat track?
Not looking for any fast car but I'd like my kids to enjoy a walk following their car
Was just looking at the bigger bronco and wishing it wasn't so expensive. This looks like a good compromise
Which is the best rock crawler/Water resistant out of the FTX Outback v2 Bronco and the HPI Maverick Scout??
Gotta love a Trx4m, we have loads of them!! ❤❤
Perfect length for an unboxing. Great one. Love these trucks, hope to get one.
Pretty amazing stuff for $150,the Lego model of the defenders are $240 and you know don’t move(unless you push them)!
Tks for the review. Was waiting for this. I pre ordered the bronco in blue a few weeks ago. I can't wait .
Awesome! Enjoy it when you get it!
Hi, Gracias for the review.
Where is the place did you record the video?
Thanks and happy holidays.
Wouldnt mind a red Bronco but holding off on anything till i get a Redcat 59 lowrider
That green on the Defender is 🔥!
Absolutely!!
Great review. These little rigs looks awsome. I’m not sure I’ll get one, but you’ve made me want to get the bigger scale version for the yard this winter. Some off road snow exploring could get me threw our long months! 🇨🇦☃️
So weird - I'm not used to Traxxas producing something I'd consider a good value for the money... Those look fantastic!
Only gets me more excited for when mine comes in
I'm curious to see this side by side with the Axial utb18
Yes!!
Are these only available in the us as the links you've got on dont show up as the trucks you have there they show completely different ones here in the uk lol
Awesome! Pre-ordered a green Defender, can't wait to pick it up. You got yours really early 👍
The best color Defender! Enjoy!
The defender looks great
🔵🔵🔵👍👍👍😀😀😀🔵🔵🔵
Anyone have any thoughts on these Traxxas crawlers vs Axial RC Truck 1/24 SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler vs FMS 1:18 Toyota FJ Cruiser Official RTR? I'm looking for an affordable RC crawler and having looked at about the $150 price range. I can't decide on which to get!
Get the trx4m
👍how long can you run the Bronco on one lipo? Thx
At least 30 minutes on mine
But will it handle as well as the FMS or new Axial?
I think I'm going to have to get one.
i preordered the green defender at my LHS. I have a bronco scx24 and was curious about the defender more haha
looks like it needs some softer tires, i wonder if the trail king m/t would look good on the bronco
Quick question. When will this be available on Amazon?
Would you be able to mount a action cam on the top. Cool lil rig
Super cool might have to get one , to try out I am not one of those that only sticks with one brand but I do buy alot of AX .
I can't wait til the 11th to pick mine up!
Great vid - thanks!! Do you think the tires need to be glued to the wheels or is the setup good like it is in the box?
If you’re running the rig bone stock out of the box it appears to be fine and no glue necessary. My kids have been putting additional run time in on them. Which should break down the tires, but they’re still holding the bead.
Hi I’m thinking about getting one of these for my birthday, how often do they break ?
Hey, does the remote contain a button about switching to 2nd gear or 1st gear?
Excited to snag a bronco
These Look awesome well done Traxxas going to pick one these up when they arrive in uk.. great review as always 🏅👍🤩🚴
Thank you my friend!!
How fast does it go?
Cool looking mini crawlers
Axial did the new Capra 1/18 hi nylon plastic and oil dampened shocks. There both great
Are you going to compare this to the new Axial Capria 1/18 that you tested the other day? That would be interesting!
I can’t decide which one I want, I guess I’m buying both, now choosing a colour
Color choice was not an easy task for me either!
Anyone know if the chevy bodies will be added to the lineup?
Been waiting for this! I have to get one!
Can’t wait for Friday (payday) to get the bronco!!
I'm glad that 1/18 scale is taking off. 1/24 scale was just to small for me.
I liked the 24th, but 1/18th sure is a sweet spot.
I agree. I have scx 24 but this size I like better. Faster also
Really tempted to get one of these but they cost around 230usd in my country which feels a little steep.
How fast is it? Would you recommend I get this or the 4x4 1/16 scale slash. Thanks
So in your opinion, which truck handled better, were they tipsy?
I need to pickup one of these.
Definitely more bang for you buck here.
Absolutely 😎
What is the running time with those batteries?
Great vids😎🏁
While Axial has way more experience with 1/10 crawler rigs, Traxxas has DEFINITELY taken notes on smaller scales and seems to have blown away the SCX24 in terms of things like mods and performance. I will definitely be picking up a Defender!!
Would this make a good first truck for a small child?
Maybe at least 6 years old. Have dad or mom charge the lipo battery though
How did the Land Rover project go?
Axial should've gone 1/18 scale. I like mine, but I would've been happier with a bigger rig. These look great.
I bought one yesterday its so small you can throw it in your back pack or even a coat pocket and play with it anywhere