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I put my 1/18 Traxxas TRX4m bronco in the exact same category as my Axial SCX24 Deadbolt and C10. The TRX4m has a 5mm longer wheelbase than my Deadbolt. Both stock length.
The Deadbolt with bigger tires (otherwise stock) out crawls the TRX4m easily. That is down to the TRX4m has a hardbody and cannot run bigger tires without lifting the whole trucks suspension (making the center of gravity even higher), or cutting away at the fenders of the body. This is down to the special hidden body latches that look cool but are also harder to modify and which come undone letting the body fall off often.
With the SCX24 and AX24 trucks they differ greatly in their level of performance out of the box as well. That same Deadbolt nearly stock will also out crawl my SCX24 C10 that has lots (and lots) of modifications.
My other gripe with the TRX4m is the proprietary battery. It uses it's own standard plug, not compatible with most other batteries or chargers and not even compatible with the bigger 1/10 scale Traxxas chargers. You can make adapters, etc but sheesh, enough with the proprietary crap (Axial is guilty as well but more so on the bigger Spektrum "smart" batteries and stuff).
I started in the crawler RC world with these small trucks but once I ran a 1:10 truck I mostly lost interest in the small stuff. Watching a 1/10 scale truck do stuff is so much more realistic and satisfying than the little trucks IMO. Thus my 1/18 and 1/24 crawlers collect dust on the shelves.
I am also willing to carry a 6-10 lb 1/10 scale truck on my backpack or bike to go find a cool spot (if you can't drive it there). I have space in my camping van for them as well. But they are certainly not as easy to throw in a back pack or stuff in an otherwise crowded vehicle as the small stuff.
The bigger trucks also attract much more attention from other people. So if you are going places that you want to be stealth then the smaller trucks might be better. Dogs chase after any size truck or vehicle.
The Deadbolt with bigger tires (otherwise stock) out crawls the TRX4m easily. That is down to the TRX4m has a hardbody and cannot run bigger tires without lifting the whole trucks suspension (making the center of gravity even higher), or cutting away at the fenders of the body. This is down to the special hidden body latches that look cool but are also harder to modify and which come undone letting the body fall off often.
With the SCX24 and AX24 trucks they differ greatly in their level of performance out of the box as well. That same Deadbolt nearly stock will also out crawl my SCX24 C10 that has lots (and lots) of modifications.
My other gripe with the TRX4m is the proprietary battery. It uses it's own standard plug, not compatible with most other batteries or chargers and not even compatible with the bigger 1/10 scale Traxxas chargers. You can make adapters, etc but sheesh, enough with the proprietary crap (Axial is guilty as well but more so on the bigger Spektrum "smart" batteries and stuff).
I started in the crawler RC world with these small trucks but once I ran a 1:10 truck I mostly lost interest in the small stuff. Watching a 1/10 scale truck do stuff is so much more realistic and satisfying than the little trucks IMO. Thus my 1/18 and 1/24 crawlers collect dust on the shelves.
I am also willing to carry a 6-10 lb 1/10 scale truck on my backpack or bike to go find a cool spot (if you can't drive it there). I have space in my camping van for them as well. But they are certainly not as easy to throw in a back pack or stuff in an otherwise crowded vehicle as the small stuff.
The bigger trucks also attract much more attention from other people. So if you are going places that you want to be stealth then the smaller trucks might be better. Dogs chase after any size truck or vehicle.
