RC Trucks: Scale Realism and Off-Road Action
Shop RC trucks from Traxxas, Arrma, Losi and more, from monster trucks and short course racers to stadium trucks and buggies, in stock at RC Car World.
Mini Trucks — 1/16 & 1/18 Scale
About 10 to 12 inches long and built for smaller hands, smaller yards, and smaller budgets. Everything is in the box. The best first truck for a kid, or for anyone who wants real off-road fun without a big footprint.
Starter Trucks (Brushed) — 1/10 Scale
The standard size of the hobby, about 17 to 20 inches long, with brushed power that is quick but easy to control. Tough enough for jumps and crashes, cheap to fix, and every upgrade part you can imagine is made for these. This is where most people should start.
Fast Trucks (Brushless) — 1/10 Scale
Same size as the starter trucks, with a brushless motor that roughly doubles the speed. Traxxas BL-2S models are the gentle first step into brushless. VXL, 3S, and 4S models are the serious ones, 50 mph and up. For drivers who already know how to keep a truck on its wheels.
Buggies — 1/24 to 1/8 Scale
Low, light, and quick. A buggy trades the big tires of a truck for speed and cornering on packed dirt, a track, or a parking lot. They come in every size, from a palm-sized Micro-B to 1/8 scale race machines. The pick for anyone who wants to race, or just go fast.
Bash Trucks — 1/8 Scale
About two feet long and built to take punishment: big jumps, backflips, and rough ground at 50 to 70 mph. Heavier parts, bigger batteries, more power. For experienced drivers who have outgrown 1/10 scale and want a truck that shrugs off abuse.
Giant Trucks — 1/7 & 1/5 Scale
The biggest trucks in RC, close to three feet long and heavy enough to need two hands. 8S power, tires the size of dinner plates, and the presence of a real vehicle. Not a first truck. A destination truck for drivers who want the ultimate and have the space to run it.
Semi Trucks & Trailers — 1/14 Scale Kits
A different hobby inside the hobby. Tamiya's 1/14 big rigs are detailed model kits you build, paint, and drive slowly, then hitch to a trailer. Working lights, real gear shifting, and hours of build time. For the patient builder who loves trucks more than speed.
Nitro Trucks — 1/10 Scale
Real engines, real fuel, real noise. A nitro truck runs on nitro-methane fuel instead of a battery, so it sounds and smells like a race car and refuels in seconds. It also needs tuning and cleaning after every run. For experienced hobbyists who enjoy the engine as much as the driving.
How to Choose an RC Truck
Off-road RC trucks are the heart of the hobby: dirt, grass, gravel, jumps, and mud in your own backyard. Picking one is easier than it looks. Choose the size first, then the power, then the shape you like.
Power: brushed motors are the affordable starting point and plenty fast for a first truck. Brushless motors are the fast ones, from a mild 30 mph to well over 60.
Shape: a monster truck has big tires and jumps anything. A stadium truck sits lower and is quicker. A short course truck looks like a real race truck with bumpers that forgive crashes. A buggy is the lowest and fastest on a track.
RC Trucks: Questions We Hear Every Day
What is the best RC truck for a beginner? A 1/10 scale brushed truck. It is tough, easy to control, cheap to fix, and almost every upgrade part is made for that size.
How fast do RC trucks go? Brushed trucks run about 20 to 30 mph. Brushless trucks start around 30 mph and the fastest go well over 60.
Do RC trucks come with a battery? Many do. Look for "with battery and charger" in the name, and if it is not there, plan on a battery and charger or a completer pack.
Can I get parts and repairs? Yes. We stock parts for the RC trucks on this page, and you can bring yours to our Cinnaminson store for repairs.