X-Maxx 8S
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Guide price (RRP/street price) – still rough · as of Juni 2026 · orientation, not an offer. Source:modellbau-ziegler.de (UVP 1.209,95 €, Stand 06/2026). Live shop prices will follow with the affiliate feed.
Our description
The Traxxas X-Maxx 8S is the king of bash monsters – a massive 4WD truck (~78 cm, around 8.7 kg) that Traxxas deliberately markets without a classic scale as „X-Truck" size. Powered by a Velineon 1200XL brushless motor on the 8S-capable VXL-8s ESC, it exceeds 80 km/h per the manufacturer (independent measurements are more like ~67 km/h on stock gearing). It ships ready to run (RTR) including a TQi 2.4 GHz radio with stability management (TSM), waterproof and self-righting – but without batteries and charger. For 8S you need two 4S LiPos (6700 mAh+ recommended) plus a capable charger; realistically €250–450 on top of the purchase price. It is considered very durable (reinforced diffs, driveshafts, wheelie bar) with a huge Traxxas spare-parts and hop-up supply. Honestly: „RTR" is misleading – without batteries/charger and with the high purchase price it is one of the most expensive models to buy AND run; its enormous size and power make it no choice for absolute beginners despite the ready-to-run package.
🤖 This text was created with AI assistance, based on the researched sources linked below.
👍 Pros
- Brutal 8S power and enormous jumping ability
- Very durable, waterproof, self-righting + TSM stability
- Ready to run incl. radio; huge spare-parts/hop-up supply
- Long runtime (~20+ min with large 4S packs)
👎 Cons
- Batteries and charger not included (~€250–450 pricey 8S setup)
- Very high purchase price; often tight availability in DE
- Huge and brutal – not a beginner model
- High wear (tyres, parts) from bashing
Facts
| Manufacturer | Traxxas |
|---|---|
| Category | Truggy |
| Scale | – |
| Drivetrain | Brushless · 4WD |
| Type | RTR |
| Battery included | No |
| Charger included | No |
| Weight | 8.66 kg |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Research sources
- Hersteller Traxxas – X-Maxx (Herstellerseite)
- Magazin Big Squid RC – THE Traxxas 8S X-Maxx Review
- Shop modellbau-ziegler.de – Traxxas X-Maxx 8S (Preis)
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