See it in Action: Traxxas Mini Maxx [Video]
By: Tim Gluth
If you love to bash and prefer smaller-scale R/C machines, the Traxxas Mini Maxx might be the biggest release of 2024. Small in size but offering huge performance, this brushless ready-to-run (RTR) monster basher seems to have plenty of upside for hobbyists who like to kick up dirt and go fast.
While the Mini Maxx won't arrive at brick-and-mortar Traxxas dealers until late November (2024) you can see what this small-scale basher can do thanks to this action footage from Traxxas:
Specs:
- Length: 13.58 inches (345 mm)
- Front Track: 9.94 inches (253 mm)
- Rear Track: 9.94 inches (253 mm)
- Ground Clearance: 1.06 inches (27 mm)
- Weight: 3.62 pounds (1.64 kg)
- Height: 5.39 inches (137 mm)
- Wheelbase: 8.66 inches (220 mm)
- Shock Length: 3.45 inches (88 mm)
- Tire Diameter: 3.93 inches (100 mm)
- Wheel Diameter: 2.6 (66 mm)
- Speed Control: BL-2s brushless ESC
- Motor (electric): BL-2s sensorless brushless (3300 Kv)
- Transmission: Direct-drive
- Overall Drive Ratio: 9.20:1
- Differential Type: Planetary, steel gear
- Gear Pitch: 32
- Chassis Structure/Material: Composite modular tub
- Brake Type: Electronic
- Drive System: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Steering: Double-shear bellcrank
- Wheels & Tires: 2.6″ wheels with pre-glued Sledgehammer® tires
- Radio System: TQ™ 2.4 GHz (2-channel)
- Servo: Waterproof high-torque 2056
- Top Speed: 30+ mph
- Skill Level: 1
- Battery Tray: 113 mm L x 41 mm W x 22 mm H
- Required Batteries: 4 "AA" (transmitter)
Priced at $249.99, the Mini Maxx will be available through Traxxas dealers in late November (2024). Visit traxxas.com to learn more about this small-scale R/C basher and to find your nearest Traxxas dealer.
Image credit: Traxxas
