RC trucks
('non-Monster')

When you mention rc trucks, it's normally a Monster Truck that comes to mind, but this page will introduce you to other types of radio control trucks, as Monster ones are covered here.

RC trucks can be scale or non-scale models, nitro or electric powered. ('Scale' means that it has been modeled from a real-life truck).

The most popular kind of truck are known as stadium trucks.
They're built very robustly and can be driven on rougher surfaces than a normal on-road car.
These kind of trucks are perfect for dirt tracks and are great fun to drive, the majority of them are 4 wheel drive for maximum performance.

A nice example of a 2WD truck is the Traxxas Nitro Sport RTR Stadium Truck, shown below:

The Nitro Sport is a popular choice both as a first time model or for club-level racing, and Traxxas have long been one of the favorite manufacturers of rc trucks. The Nitro Sport is a very typical example of such products, but of course there are electric stadium trucks also available. These are cheaper to buy and easier to run, but a nitro truck will reward you with more exhileration at the track!

Scale rc trucks

It's more common for scale rc trucks to be electric powered, although this isn't always the case.
They're not generally made for racing but that's not to say that you can't organize your own street race with friends.

Scale trucks can come in many different shapes and sizes ranging from semis to pick-ups, and can be purchased in RTR form (more commonly) or true kit form, depending on your preference.

Shown below are a couple of examples of scale electric powered models available as kits:

This Ford F-150 Lightning is a nice utility truck kit.

The King Hauler Truck from Tamiya is a great example of a scale tractor truck.

Red Rocket Hobby Shop has a selection of rc trucks, Stadium and Monster.

Related pages

RC Monster Trucks

Mini rc trucks

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