Best RC Off-Road Trucks

You don’t need to be driving in a real Ford Bronco to experience an off-roading rush. You can now experience that with remote-controlled cars and trucks without the hassle.

There are many different trucks you can take on the trails with you. We have created a complete buyers guide so you can find the

Things To Consider When Buying an RC Off-Road Truck.

When looking for a truck to take off-roading you want to generally look for trucks that are waterproof. You will want one that can handle any element, whether rain, snow…etc.

Off-roading tires are going to be a necessity for wanting a truck that can handle the toughest off-roading activities. Off-roading tires offer great gripping strength, the ability to tackle steep grades, and they can tackle uneven and slippery surfaces.

High ground clearance is also something that many off-roading trucks have. High ground clearance lets drivers approach steep angles and grades easier.

Top 5 Best Off-Roading RC Trucks

Below is a complete guide to help you find your next off-roading RC truck. Here are our top 5 trucks for off-roading:

1.Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL With TSM & TQI

Ready to kick up all the dirt and dust possible with the Traxxas 4x4 Stampede VXL? The Stampede 4x4 can withstand any activity you dish out. This truck can reach speeds over 60+ mph.

Featuring the Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor, which will provide consistent high power speed output for each run. It delivers speed, efficiency, supreme control, and runtime.

This is a great truck for off-roading because of TSM or Traxxas Stability Management. TSM lets drivers experience high levels of power, speed, and acceleration. This gives easier and better control on slippery surfaces such as dirt, smooth concrete, ice, and snow.

2. Traxxas TRX-4 deep terrain

This is the Traxxas TRX-4 Scale and Trail RC Crawler with the Traxx off-road track system, now with deep terrain tracks! With this truck, you are hitting the trails fully outfitted. The TRX-4 is equipped with Traxx making this truck an all-terrain powerhouse.

The Traxx has the following benefits and features making this truck perfect for any trail, adventure, or obstacle:

• Torque twist eliminated: portal axles use gear reduction at the wheels to eliminate virtually any torque twist.
• Locked differentials: for any off-roading activity, traction is king. The TRX-4 comes fully loaded with differential spools in the front and rear for supreme grip. Locked differentials improve flotation over soft surfaces by keeping tracks traveling at the same speed.
• Single-speeded transmission: The single-speed transmission in the Traxx Edition is already set up for most driving conditions with Traxx. Steel gears provide Traxxas-Tough durability along with maintenance-free operation.

The Traxx increases ground clearance and allows drivers to approach angles so you can climb steeper inclines and ride even the most difficult obstacles making this one of the best options for off-roading. 

3. Traxxas Sledge

The Traxxas Sledge monster truck is engineered, tested, and build to a higher standard than other monster trucks.

Traxxas Sledge redefines what 1/8scaled off-roading means. The Sledge provides the following features making it perfect for off-roading:

• Superior Chassis strength: the Sledge is built with the strongest chassis in its class. The triangulated structure integrates a deep-formed aluminum plate with a multi-point composite truss system and a patent-pending full0length T-bar for a rock-solid foundation.
• High Downforce Wing: a high downforce wing has molded-in wear pads to protect the wing against ground scraping wheelies.
• Sledgehammer tires: designed to not bunch up or break down, the durable foam inserts were built to last. The patent pending Traxxas innovation improves the tire bonding process to decrease the chances of a blown-out reed.

4. Traxxas X-Maxx

 The X-Maxx is an all-new clean-sheet design that redefines what it means to be Traxxas-Tough. This truck features relentless 4x4 power, new differential gears, driveshafts, a motor cooling fan, and a wheelie bar to keep this truck intact under the most extreme acceleration. This monster truck also features Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) which offers stronger control and extreme power, speed, and acceleration.

The mammoth 8-inch tires, long-arm suspension, and huge ground clearance provide nonstop monster truck fun. The Traxxas X-Maxx offers new innovations to provide superior performance and a thrilling ride.

5. Latrax Teton 1/8 scale 4WD Ready-to-Run Monster Truck

The LaTrax Teton 1/8 scale 4WD Ready-to-Run Monster Truck is designed to tackle any rugged back-road terrain. In other words, this truck is built to go the distance. This truck is perfect for any condition: water, mud, snow, you name it thanks to all-weather electronic speed control.

The Teton comes with off-road tires and is mounted on black 5-spoke wheels to handle the toughest trails. The smooth oil-filled shocks keep the suspension in check over the rocky terrain and let drivers stick a smooth landing when taking large jumps. Lastly, the metal ring and pinions in the differentials and long-wearing ball bearings provide the Teton with assured strength on each trail.

Hit The Trails with RC Superstore

Do you want to start off-roading but have no clue where to start? At RC superstore we have a widespread collection of different trucks that are built to handle the toughest trails. Reach out to our trusted team to help you find the best RC truck for your next off-road adventure!