Traxxas TRX4: For an all-rounder with durability, upgrade availability and some clever electronics to enhance your fun (2-speed, remotely lockable diffs, nice scale body, quality suspension and great tires out of the box), check out any of the TRX-4 range (Defender, Bronco, new Bronco, Chevy, Tactical, etc.). Theyâre all very good and have the same running gear as youâll find in the TRX-6, but just in a 4×4 rather than 6×6 package.
Cross RC EMO AT-4: another model that has remotely-lockable diffs and two-speed transmission, this one comes as a kit and should be a good vehicle. I have yet to complete this model but itâs next in my build pile. Iâm looking forward to completing and reviewing it soon!
> Update: review is here and video is here. Spoiler: this crawler’s amazing.
We now also have an article now comparing the TRX4 and the EMO AT4. Find that here.
Element RC Knightrunner: a polycarbonate Toyota body with smaller 1.55â wheels (all else in this article has 1.9â wheels) and 3.85â tires (again, most in this article have 4.05â to 4.8â diameter tires), this truck has one thing none of the others have: independent front suspension (IFS)! This means itâll be more stable at speed and whilst itâll be more limited on the rocks, that limitation can be an enjoyable challenge. Plus, the body looks amazing and comes with a bunch of scale goodness thanks to Elementâs partnership with James Knight of Knight Customs. Our review of this one is here and you can pick it up on AsiaTees.
RC4WD Gelande: this is one rig not in the RC-TNT stable. Its reputation goes before it and itâs worth checking out. Itâs been around for years and is still popular today for its scale detail and off-road performance. If you want a hard body rig that is capable and reasonably durable, the Gelande is worth a look.