Remote Control (R/C) Trucks Guide

The hobby of remote controlled trucks is very enjoyable. This is a buyer's guide and online resource where you can learn more about the popular models, the best brands, and where you can buy RC Trucks.
RC Monster Trucks (MT)

Guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing remote control monster trucks. Enjoy jumping and crushing cars!

RC Monster Trucks Guide
RC Monster Trucks
Skill Level: Advanced / Experienced Modelers
Engine: Electric or Gas Powered
Speed: 35 - 40+ mph
Scale: 1/10th and 1/8th

Fastest would be the 1/8 gas powered monster trucks. Large .21 - .25 engines and 4x4 wheel drive push these remote controlled models to speeds past 40 mph. Popular is the Traxxas T-Maxx, Associated Monster GT, and Tamiya TNX.

Electric powered monster trucks, on the other hand, are less complicated, quiet, and have lots of torque. A very popular model in this category is the 1/10 Traxxas E-Maxx and Tamiya Clodbuster.
Nitro RC Trucks

Guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing nitro radio control trucks. Articles and tips to help you buy the best brands and models.

Nitro RC Trucks Guide
Nitro RC Trucks
Skill Level: Intermediate and Beginners
Engine: Gas / Nitro Powered
Speed: 25 - 30 mph
Scale: 1/10th

Popular are the 1/10 nitro rc trucks. These gas powered models replicate the full-scale stadium trucks. With .12 - .15 engines and 2 wheel drive, these models reach speeds of 30 mph. In fact, one of the fastest in this category is the 47+ mph Traxxas Nitro Rustler 2.5 RTR.

Update: The new 55+mph Traxxas Nitro Jato!
RC Electric Trucks

Guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing electric powered r/c trucks. Articles, reviews, and tips to help you shop for the best model kits.

Electric RC Trucks Guide
RC Electric Trucks
Skill Level: Beginners
Engine: Electric Powered
Speed: 14 - 21 mph
Scale: 1/10th

Highly recommended for beginners are the 1/10 electric powered stadium trucks (ST). These are easy to build and maintain. There are also realistic models that replicate full scale Hummers and SUV's.

Popular radio control trucks among kids are those made by Nikko, while teenagers and adults will greatly enjoy radio controlled models by Tamiya.
Mini RC Trucks

The hottest category in the hobby today. Here is a guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing electric powered mini rc trucks plus reviews and a buyer's guide.

Mini RC Trucks Guide
Mini RC Trucks
Skill Level: Beginners
Engine: Electric Powered
Speed: 14 mph
Scale: 1/28th and 1/18th

The newest rc hobby crazy are these fast and exciting mini rc trucks. You can buy the 1/18 Losi Mini-T and races with friends in your backyard, or buy the 1/18 Kyosho Mini-Z Monster rc truck and play indoors. There is also a must buy 1/20 mini rc monster truck. I personally have one.

If imagining is hard, download free rc truck videos. These will really get you excited about buying an rc truck.

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The hobby of remote controlled trucks is very enjoyable. This is a buyer's guide and online resource where you can learn more about the popular models, the best brands, and where you can buy RC Trucks.
RC Monster Trucks (MT)

Guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing remote control monster trucks. Enjoy jumping and crushing cars!

RC Monster Trucks Guide
RC Monster Trucks
Skill Level: Advanced / Experienced Modelers
Engine: Electric or Gas Powered
Speed: 35 - 40+ mph
Scale: 1/10th and 1/8th

Fastest would be the 1/8 gas powered monster trucks. Large .21 - .25 engines and 4x4 wheel drive push these remote controlled models to speeds past 40 mph. Popular is the Traxxas T-Maxx, Associated Monster GT, and Tamiya TNX.

Electric powered monster trucks, on the other hand, are less complicated, quiet, and have lots of torque. A very popular model in this category is the 1/10 Traxxas E-Maxx and Tamiya Clodbuster.
Nitro RC Trucks

Guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing nitro radio control trucks. Articles and tips to help you buy the best brands and models.

Nitro RC Trucks Guide
Nitro RC Trucks
Skill Level: Intermediate and Beginners
Engine: Gas / Nitro Powered
Speed: 25 - 30 mph
Scale: 1/10th

Popular are the 1/10 nitro rc trucks. These gas powered models replicate the full-scale stadium trucks. With .12 - .15 engines and 2 wheel drive, these models reach speeds of 30 mph. In fact, one of the fastest in this category is the 47+ mph Traxxas Nitro Rustler 2.5 RTR.

Update: The new 55+mph Traxxas Nitro Jato!
RC Electric Trucks

Guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing electric powered r/c trucks. Articles, reviews, and tips to help you shop for the best model kits.

Electric RC Trucks Guide
RC Electric Trucks
Skill Level: Beginners
Engine: Electric Powered
Speed: 14 - 21 mph
Scale: 1/10th

Highly recommended for beginners are the 1/10 electric powered stadium trucks (ST). These are easy to build and maintain. There are also realistic models that replicate full scale Hummers and SUV's.

Popular radio control trucks among kids are those made by Nikko, while teenagers and adults will greatly enjoy radio controlled models by Tamiya.
Mini RC Trucks

The hottest category in the hobby today. Here is a guide to choosing, buying, building, tuning, and racing electric powered mini rc trucks plus reviews and a buyer's guide.

Mini RC Trucks Guide
Mini RC Trucks
Skill Level: Beginners
Engine: Electric Powered
Speed: 14 mph
Scale: 1/28th and 1/18th

The newest rc hobby crazy are these fast and exciting mini rc trucks. You can buy the 1/18 Losi Mini-T and races with friends in your backyard, or buy the 1/18 Kyosho Mini-Z Monster rc truck and play indoors. There is also a must buy 1/20 mini rc monster truck. I personally have one.

If imagining is hard, download free rc truck videos. These will really get you excited about buying an rc truck.

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RC Cars Online Guide

For truck lovers, a big section on remote controlled rc trucks, such as electric, nitro, monster and mini r/c trucks. Fast growing is the short course rc trucks... great for beginners and experts.

The fastest and most exciting category, gas powered rc cars can go as fast as 50 - 60+ miles per hour. The 1/8 gas cars go 70 - 80 mph in racing competitions. Cen CTR 5.0 is coming out with a 90+mph on road nitro rc car.

Also called nitro rc cars because the hobby fuel used contains nitro methane to increase speed and power. Popular are the 1/10 on-road nitro touring cars. Cen CTR5 (90mph), Nitro 4TEC (70mph), and more. Learn more by reading popular forum topics.

For beginners, electric rc cars are the best... easier to control, build, and maintain. New are HPI Sprint 2 Flux, Formula 10, Cup racer, Tamiya M05 and F104. Great reviews have been posted in rc car forums.

If you prefer playing or racing indoors or have limited space to play, there are small but fast micro and mini rc cars. Popular models are the 1/28 Kyosho Mini-Z and the 1/18 HPI Micro RS4. One of the hottest segment of the hobby, and companies are scrambling to produce their own mini remote control cars and trucks.

For exciting dirt action, the 1/8 off-road gas rc buggies are the fastest around an off road track. These 4x4 machines reach speeds of 40+ mph. Also truck versions called Truggies.

There are also 1/10 off-road electric remote control buggies such as the RC10B4 which are great racing buggies for beginners.

I've been subscribing to rc car magazines since 1988. You get great pictures, race coverage, reviews and performance tuning tips to make your car go faster.

And if you are ready to buy, there are plenty of rc hobby shops and stores to choose from. Local hobby shops have owners that can give you hands on help, while online rc hobby shops provide the ease and convenience of buying online.

Enjoy the hobby!

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