An old guy looking for his first crawler.

[TunTun]

Hello people.

I’m hoping to get some advice/ recommendations on buying my first crawler.

It’s been over 30 years since I built my last kit (Schumacher nitro 10) and I’ve had the rc itch since winter.

I see there are dozens of different brands of crawlers ranging in size, price and capability. This is what I’m looking for in a crawler, 1/10 scale, durable, coil sprung, good parts availability, 2 speed transmission might be cool but not really a deal breaker.
I’m leaning towards a RTR kit since I’m way out of the loop when it comes to modern electronics.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Chubaka]

Welcome to the site.
Assuming you mean a trail tryck and not die hard crawler........

I used to really love axial scx10 line. I have a scx10ii and love it with great parts supply and aftermarket following. Since being bought out by horizon they discontinue cars quick.

With that said id look at traxxas trx4. I own alot of traxxas products but the trx4 isn't one. It has a good parts supply and following also.

Whats your budget?

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Welcome!

I agree with @Chubaka on trx4. I do have a little bias since I own one. It was my first 1/10 crawler I purchased when I got back into rc myself. I almost would classify it more a trail truck. It can be pretty quick (which I love) since I do more trail than crawl. It's done well crawling too. The ESC has multiple settings to dial what type of driveability you want too. LOTS of aftermarket upgrades too, like Axial.

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

Have you thought about your expectations?

What kind of terrain do you have to run on?

There are so many choices out there!
It would help us out a lot to know if you're thinking about something you can put some accessories on and have a scale-good time.
Or are you looking for something that has more climbing capability in exchange for some scale looks.

 

[RLB454]

Welcome! And yes, as already mentioned, what are your expectations/ goals?
There are sooo many excelent options out there.

 

[Xraycer]

Welcome!

 

[TunTun]

Thanks for the reply’s!
You’ll have to forgive my terminology since I’m still playing catch up. I have a bunch of walking trails in our neighborhood (about 7 miles total with a mix gravel/dirt plus a couple of creeks) I'm looking for a mix of trail/crawling but leaning more towards crawling.

My total budget is $800 including a battery and charger.

Thanks again

 

[Persistent]

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