6 Top Rated RC Trucks of 2020

As the summer spins to close and autumn approaches, it’s a great time to take a few moments to look back at all of the greatest remote control trucks available this year. We took the time to find one for each experience and performance level, so you should find something perfect for you in this comprehensive list.

Best for Beginners: Traxxas Bigfoot Classic

This 2WD ready-to-run vehicle comes complete with a battery and quick charger. If you’ve never driven RC trucks before, then it has everything you need so you won’t have to go shopping around for parts or supplies. It offers a model that drives a very realistic and officially licensed F-100 Ford XLT Ranger body, which places it well above most beginner models. It even feels like a much more powerful RC vehicle because of its strong Titan 550 electric motor and balanced center of gravity.

Best 2-Wheel Drive High-Speed Truck Combo: Traxxas Rustler VXL

If you’ve ever wanted to take your driving in excess of 70MPH, then here’s your chance. Take a moment to note that those are real speeds from a 2WD vehicle as opposed to simply scale ones. The Rustler VXL also comes with Traxxas’ proprietary stability management system, so you can drive it in places that would make other vehicles squirm due to the slippery terrain. Whether you want to do wheelies on command or jumps at the local track, the Rustler 2WD is a versatile speed machine.

Best 4×4 Basher Combo Package: Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL

Drivers of the Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL brushless truck are able to pull off sick wheelies without sacrificing anything in terms of speed or even handling. It comes with a heavy-duty driveline that offers a fair amount of horsepower for something in this size. A number of advanced features, like the TQi radio system and clipless body mounting, help to make it an even more impressive piece of equipment. This truck comes outfitted with other options like an independent suspension and waterproof electronics. As your expertise continues to grow you can upgrade tires, power systems, and more.

Best 1/10 Monster Truck Combo Package: Traxxas Maxx 4S RTR 4×4

Hobbyists who pick the Traxxas Maxx 4S get one of the best RC monster trucks in 1/10 scale. It offers a radical new design coupled with massive size when you consider most other similar options on the market. Stout 5mm axle shafts make the Maxx a durable design that holds up to all sorts of tumbles and mishaps. Capable of speeds in excess of 60 MPH, the Maxx has upped the bar for 1/10 monster trucks. This combo package comes complete with a 4S LiPo battery pack that should outperform most other 1/10 monster trucks.

Best Large-Scale Model: Traxxas X Maxx 8S

This ready to run monster truck comes complete with a truly massive 6,700 mAh battery packs as well as a charger and remote control. That means you’ll have everything you need to get started with driving a large powerful RC vehicle. It’s been outfitted with a new set of diff gears, special driveshafts, and a motor cooling fan as well as a wheelie bar, which should give you more than enough power to pull off any kind of tricks you may want to.

Best New Model: Traxxas Hoss 4×4 VXL

Every all-new Hoss comes with a large Velineon 540XL brushless motor that gives drivers so much torque they can punch a wheelie nearly whenever they want to. These motors provide more than enough force to shred through anything from mud to sand. With oversized 5.3” Sledgehammer tires and a beefy shaft-driven drivetrain, the Hoss 4×4 VXL is soon to be the rising star in the 1/10 monster truck category.

If you’re interested in learning more about all of Traxxas’ new models, then make sure to contact us online at the RC Superstore.