Traxxas 1/5 Scale X-Maxx 8S 4WD Electric Brushless Off Road RC Monster Truck
Traxxas 1/5 Scale X-Maxx 8S 4WD Electric Brushless Off Road RC Monster - Monster Truck
Meet the X-Maxx, the Ultimate in Off Road driving! Undoubtedly Fast and Furious! Also, check out the all new Traxxas XRT.
Unrelenting 4X4 Power, Mammoth size, and Award-winning innovation make X-Maxx the Ultimate Monster Truck. With 30+ volts of extreme 8S power, X-Maxx defies physics, unleashing jaw-dropping acceleration and 80+kph speeds.
(24-48 hour notice maybe required for collection from store if the required colour is not available, and may depend on supplier availability)
Like nothing else, this new Traxxas X-Maxx 8S has been designed for toughness, reliability, and the ability to drive over anything! It's fair to say that Traxxas is the industry leader in innovation, quality and design and they have used all their knowledge to create the ultimate RC car. Introducing Traxxas' Self Riding feature, with this feature you can press a button and if the X-Maxx is on its roof it will accelerate and brake to flip it back on its wheels
Engineered to conquer the most extreme terrain and take brutal real-world punishment in stride, XMaxx is the definition of Traxxas Tough! 
"X-Maxx is an all-new, clean-sheet design, engineered from the start to take Traxxas Tough™ to a whole new level. Unrelenting 4X4 power, mammoth size, and ferocious determination makes this mighty monster a truly worthy successor to the Maxx® legacy".
Modular Design
Maintenance made easy! Traxxas have thought of everything, the modular design of the X-Maxx make maintenance a breeze even for a beginner!
Steel Centre Drive Gears Ready for 8S
To transfer the mighty power of this monster of a truck to its wheels is Traxxas' new and improved steel centre drive gear assembly!
Traxxas ID Connectors
The best connectors in the industry! Secure, easy to use, high-current, also has a RFID chip that tells the charger what settings to charge it on. Now that's one smart connector.
Features
- Self Riding - Exclusive to Traxxas
- Innovative body shell mount with reinforcements
- Velineon 1275KV brushless motor ready for 33.6v
- Automatic battery detecting ID connectors
- Traxxas TSM pre-installed
- Size - The X-Maxx is huge with 8s ready 8-inch tyres
- VXL-8s with EZ-Set Brushless ESC
- VXL-8s Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
- 8s LiPo compatible
- Velineon 1200XL Big Block Brushless Motor 4-pole 1600 Kv, 5mm shaft
- 80+ KPH with Two 4s LiPo Batteries and Included Optional Pinion Gear
- Traxxas Stability Management to help prevent spinouts, controllable from your trainsmitter.
- TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link enabled
- TQi 2.4GHz 5-channel micro receiver (#6533) with fail-safe security and integrated telemetry ports
- Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link-enabled models-just switch on and drive, "model selection" is not required
- BEC Voltage and Motor Temperature Sensors Installed
- New body mount system, quick one-hand installation and removal
- Full-time shaft-driven 4-wheel drive
- All-steel CVD's
- 17mm hex on outside of wheel
- Sealed, silicone fluid-filled diffs
- Splined outdrives attached with external thru-bolt method
- Heavy-duty fan-cooled slipper clutch
- Fully machined aluminum stub axles
- Splined aluminum center driveshaft
- Modular chassis design interlocks with front and rear bulkheads
- Motor mounts to rear bulkhead to eliminate gear crunching flex
- Easy to service and access components
- Driveline is sealed in the chassis to keep out dirt and grit
- New battery retention system
- New steering bell cranks and servo saver
- New high-output steering servo
- Wired directly into the RX box, no external wires seen on chassis
- New mounting system to fully support case
- Double-shear, bearing supported servo horn
- Engineered to optimize suspension travel and steering angles
- All critical suspension points have double shear strength
- High strength steel suspension pins used throughout
- C-hub and steering block geometry maximizes steering angle
- Adjustable roll center
- Fixed, high-strength camber and toe links
- Steel upper and lower tie bars
- Full contact sealed bearings used in exposed locations
- New GTX Shocks
- 8 x 4 x 4 inch all-terrain tires, 2 piece foam insert, high strength glue
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VXL-8s Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
- 8s LiPo compatible
- Velineon 1200XL Big Block Brushless Motor 4-pole 1600 Kv, 5mm shaft
- 80+ KPH with Two 4s LiPo Batteries and Included Optional Pinion Gear
- Traxxas Stability Management to help prevent spinouts, controllable from your trainsmitter.
- TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link enabled
- TQi 2.4GHz 5-channel micro receiver (#6533) with fail-safe security and integrated telemetry ports
- Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link-enabled models-just switch on and drive, "model selection" is not required
- BEC Voltage and Motor Temperature Sensors Installed
- New body mount system, quick one-hand installation and removal
- Full-time shaft-driven 4-wheel drive
- All-steel CVD's
- 17mm hex on outside of wheel
- Sealed, silicone fluid-filled diffs
- Splined outdrives attached with external thru-bolt method
- Heavy-duty fan-cooled slipper clutch
- Fully machined aluminum stub axles
- Splined aluminum center driveshaft
- Modular chassis design interlocks with front and rear bulkheads
- Motor mounts to rear bulkhead to eliminate gear crunching flex
- Easy to service and access components
- Driveline is sealed in the chassis to keep out dirt and grit
- New battery retention system
- New steering bell cranks and servo saver
- New high-output steering servo
- Wired directly into the RX box, no external wires seen on chassis
- New mounting system to fully support case
- Double-shear, bearing supported servo horn
- Engineered to optimize suspension travel and steering angles
- All critical suspension points have double shear strength
- High strength steel suspension pins used throughout
- C-hub and steering block geometry maximizes steering angle
- Adjustable roll center
- Fixed, high-strength camber and toe links
- Steel upper and lower tie bars
- Full contact sealed bearings used in exposed locations
- New GTX Shocks
- 8 x 4 x 4 inch all-terrain tyres, 2 piece foam insert, high strength glue
Specifications
- Length: 779mm (30.67")
- Width: 540mm (22.26")
- Height: 350mm (13.79")
- Wheelbase: 480mm (18.92")
- Weight: 8.66kg (19.1lbs)
- Drivetrain: 4WD
- Box size: 85 x 55 x 33cm
- Gross weight: 15.6Kg
Required items (not included)
- 2 LiPo Batteries (11.1v or 14.8v)
- Charger
- 4 x AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter.
Note: Batteries & Charger
Car Batteries:
X-Maxx requires the use of LiPo batteries equipped with Traxxas High Current Connectors. Traxxas 4-Cell, 6700 mAh or greater, Power Cell LiPo batteries with iD are recommended (part #2890X).
Traxxas Power Cell 6700mAh 14.8v 4-Cell 25C LiPo iD Battery $275
This battery pack is perfect for the Traxxas 8S X-Maxx!
Power Cell LiPo packs are engineered to give the punch and on-demand power to reach the top speeds. Traxxas models are built to achieve. Premium LiPo cells are developed specifically for Traxxas, featuring oversized discharge tabs for maximum efficiency. The cells have 12-gauge Maxx® cable soldered straight onto them, eliminating the resistance and loss of power associated with plug-in wires.
With Traxxas' new iD battery connector, charging your LiPo battery has never been easier. The balance wires are built into the connector, and when connected to an iD compatible Traxxas charger, will automatically detect and start charging at the optimal settings.
Please Note: Only compatible with a Traxxas iD capable charger.
LiPo Balance Charger with iD
Traxxas EZ-Peak Live 4s-capable charger is recommended for easy and fast charging performance (model #2971).
2973A | Traxxas Ez-Peak Live Dual 26Amp NiMH/LiPo ID Bluetooth Fast Charger $330
The new EZ-Peak Live Dual iD Charger takes all the advanced features of the EZ-Peak Live and supercharges the power output to over 26 amps (200 watts)! The 4s capable multi-chemistry dual charger uses built-in Bluetooth to work seamlessly with the new Traxxas EZ-Peak Live™ app for iOS and Android. The EZ-Peak Live app gives you detailed information, remote monitoring, and advanced operating functions through the high-definition color interface on your mobile device. It’s the most powerful, most advanced charger in the popular EZ-Peak lineup. Get back in the action sooner with the new EZ-Peak Live Dual Charger!
- 200 Watt 26+ amp output
- Recognizes iD-equipped batteries to optimize charger settings
- MAXX Charge feature gets you back in the action quickly
- Optimized for faster LiPo balance charging
- One button LiPo storage charge protects your battery investment
- Advanced high-resolution peak detection delivers a perfect charge
- Easy to use interface with dual LED charge progress indicators
- Supports Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application
- Audible alerts
- Dual high-flow cooling fans
- Advanced Mode for full manual control through EZ-Peak Live App
- Legacy support for all Traxxas High-Current Connectors
- Integrated dual balance ports for conventional LiPo batteries
- Built-in 2-amp USB charger output port
- Charges Dual 5-8-cell NiMH batteries
- Charges Dual 2s, 3s, and 4s LiPo Batteries
| Car Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Max LiPo Power: | 22.2v (6S) or 29.6v (8S) |
| Size (Scale): | 1/5 |
| Skill Level: | Expert |
| Power Source: | Electric Brushless |
| Chassis Type: | Truck |
| On/Off Road: | Off Road |
| Drivetrain: | 4WD |
| Factory specs | |
|---|---|
| Max LiPo power: | 8S (29.6v) |
| Battery connector: | Traxxas iD |
| Front shock oil: | 30w |
| Rear shock oil: | 30w |
| Front differential oil: | 10,000w |
| Centre differential oil: | 20,000,000w |
| Rear differential oil: | 30,000w |
| Pinion gear: | 18T 1Mod |
| Spur gear: | 54T 1Mod |
| Wheel hex size: | 24mm |
SIZE WINS
At the end of the day, size always wins. X-Maxx plows over obstacles and muscles through extreme terrain that leaves lesser trucks stranded. Mammoth 8-inch tall tires, long-arm suspension, and huge ground clearance dwarf the surroundings for virtually unstoppable monster truck fun.
EXTREME POWER
At Traxxas, too much power is never enough! The durability of the new VXL-8s is matched only by the sheer ferocity of its 8s 30+ volt dual LiPo muscle. The speed-tuned 1200XL Big Block motor propels X-Maxx with brutal authority and exacting quickness that warps your senses. No matter what you have driven in the past, nothing will prepare you for X-Maxx.
MAXX-DUTY DRIVETRAIN
X-Maxx puts the power to the ground through tough all-steel drivetrain gears, the revolutionary Cush Drive system, and our strongest driveshafts ever. The all-new Torque-Biasing Center Drive improves driveline durability and drives larger module ring and pinion gears on the toughest differentials we have ever produced.
EXPERIENCE INNOVATION WITH SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE !
Insightful engineering and precise integration of innovative solutions set X-Maxx in an all-new category of superior performance. It's as satisfying and rewarding to use as it is fun and exciting to drive.
Own one today for future driving pleasure!