TRX-4M
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Guide price (RRP/street price) – still rough · as of Juni 2026 · orientation, not an offer. Source:rc-race-shop.de (Stand 06/2026). Live shop prices will follow with the affiliate feed.
Our description
The Traxxas TRX-4M is a 1:18 4WD mini crawler – the mini version of the well-known TRX-4 platform and a true best-seller. Powered by a brushed Titan 180 motor (single-speed) with locked steel axles (not portal axles), it climbs surprisingly well for its size and is waterproof. It ships fully ready to run including a 2S LiPo (750 mAh), a USB charger and a 2.4 GHz TQ radio – drivable on day one, with around 45–60 minutes of runtime and three driving profiles. Despite the mini format it is genuine hobby-grade: a huge Traxxas spare-parts network plus a large third-party scene (metal parts, ball bearings, longer wheelbases). First worthwhile upgrades per reviews: ball bearings (bushings from the factory), a stronger steering servo and better tyres. Weak points: the integrated electronics module (ECM) must be replaced as a whole if it fails, and with plastic plus brushed it is deliberately gentle – not for jumps or speed. A great, affordable entry indoors and out.
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👍 Pros
- Ready to run incl. LiPo battery, USB charger and radio – drivable instantly
- Genuine hobby-grade in 1:18 mini format, waterproof, indoor-capable
- Huge spare-parts and tuning scene (Traxxas + third party)
- Long runtime (~45–60 min), low follow-up costs
👎 Cons
- Bushings instead of ball bearings from the factory (upgrade recommended)
- Integrated electronics module – full replacement if it fails
- Weak stock steering servo
- Plastic + brushed: gentle, not for speed or jumps
Facts
| Manufacturer | Traxxas |
|---|---|
| Category | Crawler |
| Scale | 1:18 |
| Drivetrain | Brushed · 4WD |
| Type | RTR |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Charger included | Yes |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Research sources
- Hersteller Traxxas – TRX-4M Land Rover Defender (Herstellerseite)
- Magazin The Drive – Traxxas TRX-4M Hands-On Review
- Magazin Big Squid RC – Traxxas 1/18 TRX-4M Defender
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