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The New Traxxas Rustler® available at HobbyTron.com
More Power, More Fun!

35+mph* Top Speed with 7-cell battery and included optional 28-tooth pinion gear.
30+ mph with 6-cell battery and stock installed pinion.
Titan® 12-Turn 550 Modified Motor
New XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
Number-1 selling 1/10 Stadium Racer

The best-selling Traxxas Rustler is a proven favorite with a formula for rugged fun that nothing else can touch. The new Rustler blows the doors off the competition with more power, smoother control, better grip, and performance that makes it the fastest Ready-To-Race® electric truck available. The Rustler rips off-road with its powerful new Titan® 12-Turn modified 550 motor, new XL-5 Electronic Speed Control, and Revo®-spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch. It’s made for power-sliding, full-throttle, off-road action and aggressive driving fun. With a top speed of 35+mph*, Rustler simply leaves everything else back on the work bench.

Only Traxxas could put this kind of performance, innovation, and overall value into a Ready-To-Race package that delivers the satisfaction you expect from a high-performance electric stadium truck. Speed, durability, and stunning looks are what make the Traxxas Rustler a cut above the rest. Traxxas’ forward thinking and “no-nonsense” approach brings you the most performance for your RC investment. Whether you’re at the park or on the track, the Rustler delivers sophisticated performance and handling that makes the race track anywhere you want to drive.

The Rustler is 100% Ready-To-Race® right out of the box, and is fully loaded with innovative performance features such as the advanced Revo-spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch. The patent-pending design delivers smooth operation, precise adjustment, and consistent traction control. The Titan 12T 550 modified motor is designed for incredible mod-motor power output with virtually maintenance-free operation, and long-lasting performance. The Titan 12T 550 motor’s integrated cooling fan pulls cool air through the motor to keep temperatures down. Airflow is routed through vent tunnels molded in the motor plate. A cooler running motor equates to faster speeds, longer runtime, and extended motor life.

What would the best-selling stadium truck be without a class-leading high-performance electronic speed control? The XL-5 Electronic Speed Control offers high current handling, EZ-Set* one-button setup, and smooth high-frequency control. Three drive profiles, thermal shutdown protection, gold-plated connectors, and incredibly low resistance are all features you might expect to only be available on an expensive replacement ESC. The XL-5 is the first electronic speed control that has the exclusive Traxxas Training Mode* that limits full-throttle power to 50%. This allows young or new drivers to safely develop their control skills before unlocking full power to the mighty Titan 12T motor. Rustler is perfect for drivers of any age and experience.

Traxxas didn’t stop there. Rustler’s durable, fiber-composite chassis is designed for exceptional rigidity, and offers an inline battery position for a low polar moment of inertia. That’s engineering speak that translates into nimble handling and lightening-fast response. The low-profile “lay-down” steering servo mounting system further enhances the Rustler’s already low CG design. Rustler delivers superior stability and cornering thanks to its centered kingpin and live axle front suspension. Transmitting the power to the wheels is an efficient 3-gear variable-ratio transmission, topped off with sealed ball bearings and smooth-running telescoping driveshafts. In addition to those advanced features, the factory-installed planetary differential is Traxxas-tough with hardened steel gears that never need adjusting! Perfect for long-lasting, all-day fun. Just take the Rustler out of the box, charge up a battery, and drive!

Rustler sports a stunning new 6-color ProGraphix* body and decal set. At the corners you’ll find a set of bold 2.8″ mirror-chrome All-Star* wheels wrapped with performance-engineered tires, pre-glued, of course. The precision-engineered tread patterns and rubber compounds were designed to meet the performance requirements of the 65+mph Traxxas Jato (Nitro) so they are sure to provide Rustler with excellent traction. Alias* dual pins at the rear and sharp-edged ribbed tires up front hug the corners for a solid, planted feel.

Traxxas backs the Rustler and all of their products with top-notch support that is second to none. A staff of skilled representatives is on-hand to answer your questions via phone, website, or email. Unmatched parts support allows Rustler to be serviced with parts and support from thousands of hobby dealers worldwide. Traxxas goes the extra mile to ensure that your RC experience is easy and fun. Get into the action and don’t get left behind by going to HobbyTron.com to get your Traxxas Rustler today!

NEW ON THE TRAXXAS RUSTLER AT HOBBYTRON.COM

Titan® 12-Turn 550 modified motor
XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
New grey parts
Revo®-Spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch
Alias* dual rear pin tires, ribbed front tires, complete with foam inserts
Powder coated white springs
The ESC and receiver mounted directly to chassis
Included optional 28-tooth pinion gear

MODEL 3705: Fully assembled, ready-to-run,
with TQ* radio, XL-5 ESC and ProGraphix painted body.

Why not take a look at the HPI line (again)?

Sure Traxxas and HPI go head to head on who is best (referring mainly to T-Maxx vs. the Savage) and I hear this all the time here at the office and I’ve seen them both in action, the Traxxas T-Maxx versus the Savage.

If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at the Savage X 1/8 RTR Nitro Monster Truck I suggest you take another look, with it’s Nitro Star F4.1 engine, a lower center gearbox than the previous Savage 25 and more.

They are both great RC trucks (T-Maxx and Savage), but if you are in the market again for a new truck, then weigh them both against each other before making a decision on which you’ll get, the Traxxas T-Maxx or the HPI Savage.

Kind of interesting how we just received our largest SuperScale RC Cars recently, and today received the Smallest performance RC Car we’ve ever had When we say that we mean that there are smaller cars out there, but normally RC cars this size are more toys than racers. The mini rush electric RC truggy was burning up the road in our parking lot near our office. We’ve included a video you can watch below.

We had a tough time putting this little guy down. The battery seems to last forever on a single charge which is awesome. Again, you can check it out here on its own page.

We had some fun today in the parking lot with the new SuperScale RC buggy. Since we’ve never had an RC car this powerful or large for that matter, we decided to take our resident longboard pro and see what would happen. We ended up pulling him all over the parking lot and may have invented a new type of public transportation You can check out the video below, and as always can check out the specs on the Mutilator SuperScale buggy on the main site.

Along with the SuperScale Ford GT, the Mutilator was also in our shipment of new cool stuff. The Ford’s wide wheelbase made it very stable around the corners and the Mutilator with its beefier tires seemed to grip the road well. It was really fun to tear around the empty parking lot behind our office at 40 mph. I wish we would have had some more space in the lot to get the thing up to full speed, there just wasn’t enough room to accelerate and brake. We plan on making quite a few more fun videos of the mutilator and Ford GT soon.

The SuperScale Mutilator Buggy Video can be found here: