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Traxxas · Truggy · 1:10

T-Maxx 3.3

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Nitro4WDRTR
Follow-up costs: high Guide price approx. 590 € · ready-to-run approx. 675 €

Cost meter

Purchase high
Purchase price, ready-to-run model
Battery & charger high
Follow-up energy costs
Spare parts & upgrades medium
Repair & tuning

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Guide price (RRP/street price) – still rough · as of Juni 2026 · orientation, not an offer. Source:modellbau-albl.com (lagernd, Stand 06/2026). Live shop prices will follow with the affiliate feed.

Our description

The Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 (item 49077-3) is one of the most legendary bash monster trucks ever – a 1/10 4WD model with a real nitro/glow engine (TRX 3.3, 3.3 cc) and an EZ-Start starter, ready to run (RTR) including a 2.4 GHz TQi radio with stability management (TSM). The box includes a starter box with battery and charger, a fuel bottle, a spare filter, a glow plug and tools. To drive it you only add nitro fuel and 8 AA cells (transmitter/receiver). This is exactly where our follow-up-cost point sits – the classic beginner trap with combustion: unlike electric, there are ongoing costs for fuel, regular glow plugs, after-run oil, air-filter care and occasional carburettor tuning; plus nitro is loud, smelly and messy. In return you get the real combustion experience (45+ mph, wheelies), the iconic platform and Traxxas' excellent spare-parts/support. Honestly: despite RTR, nitro is not for a first-ever RC – tuning, break-in and care are part of it; beginners are usually better served by electric. If you want the electric counterpart, see the ARRMA Kraton (linked as a fair alternative).

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👍 Pros

  • Real nitro experience: sound, 45+ mph, wheelies
  • Ready to run (RTR) incl. TQi radio and TSM stability
  • Iconic, durable platform with top spare-parts support
  • Starter box, charger, fuel bottle & tools already included

👎 Cons

  • High follow-up costs: fuel, glow plugs, after-run oil, air filter, tuning
  • Loud, smelly and messy (vs. electric)
  • More maintenance/tuning – not an ideal first RC
  • No reverse gear

Facts

ManufacturerTraxxas
CategoryTruggy
Scale1:10
DrivetrainNitro · 4WD
TypeRTR
Battery includedNo
Charger includedNo
Weight4.54 kg
Frequency2.4 GHz

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