Small-scale R/C crawler fanatics rejoice! The Traxxas TRX-4M lineup is expanding with the addition of the TRX-4M Chevy K10 High Trail Edition. Traxxas has turned its “High Trail” attention to it’s 1/18-scale TRX-4M, offering a pickup truck model that’s ready for adventure.
Wonderfully downsizing a Chevrolet K10 body to 1/18-scale, you’ll find plenty of detail on this rig from bumper to bumper. Available in red, blue, and “Special Edition” black (available through Traxxas Exclusive Dealers through December 1, 2023), the TRX-4M Chevy K10 High Trail includes chrome-plated details like the grille, door handles, side mirrors, rollbar, and bumpers.
Under the body, not much has changed. The TRX-4M Chevy K10 High Trail Edition uses a ladder frame, a four-link suspension setup, a 180-size 87T brushed motor, and a 2S LiPo battery. This truck does have a longer wheelbase (162mm/6.4in) compared to the TRX-4M Bronco and Defender (155mm/6.10in).
A Long Arm Lift Kit is pre-installed to give this truck a lifted visual look and help improve ground clearance. Also assisting with the increased ground clearance are this rig’s larger 2.4″ (outer diameter) tires. Finally, chrome-plated multi-hole wheels cap off the classic appearance of this truck.
Traxxas TRX-4M Chevy K10 High Trail Edition Specs:
- Length: 10.6 inches (269mm)
- Front Track: 5.0 inches (127mm)
- Rear Track: 5.0 inches (127mm)
- Center Ground Clearance: 1.57 inches (40mm)
- Weight (with battery): 1.03lbs (468g)
- Height: 5.0 inches (127mm)
- Wheelbase: 6.38 inches (162mm)
- Approach Angle: 62°
- Breakover Angle: 51.5°
- Departure Angle: 52°
- Shock Length (front and rear): 2.0 inches (51mm)
- Hex Size: 7mm
- Differential Type: Fully Locked; 2:1 Axle Ratio
- Wheels (front and rear): 1.0 x 0.49 inches (25.4 x 12.5mm)
- Tires (front and rear): 2.4 x 1.0 inches (61.9 x 25.6mm)
- Electronic Control Module: ECM-2.5™
- (Combo ESC, Receiver, Lighting Control*)
- Motor (electric): Titan® 180 87T
- Chassis Structure/Material: Steel Ladder Frame with Nylon Composite Crossmembers
- Brake Type: Electronic “Hill Hold”
- Drive System: Shaft-Driven 4WD
- Steering: Axle-Mounted Servo
- Radio System: TQ™ 2.4GHz 2-Channel Transmitter
- Servo: #2065T Heavy Duty Waterproof
- Battery Tray: 50.5mm L X 31mm W
The TRX-4M Chevy K10 High Trail Edition is priced at $174.95 and will be available through Traxxas dealers soon. Visit traxxas.com to learn more about this 1/18-scale R/C trail truck.
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