Price List of R/C Monster Trucks

Here is an estimated price list as of Jan 2010 comparing the popular and fastest r/c monster trucks. Hope this helps you compare and decide on what to buy.

Company
Power
Scale
Model
Kit/RTR
Price
Speed

Associated
Electric
1/18
RC18MT
RTR
$159
 

Associated
Nitro
1/8
Monster GT 4.60
Combo
$399
 

Associated
Nitro
1/8
MGT 8.0
Combo
$489
 

CEN
Gas
1/5
Matrix5-MT
Kit
 
50mph

CEN
Nitro
1/8
GST 7.7
RTR
$479
40mph

CEN
Nitro
1/8
GSR 5.0
RTR
$349
40mph

CEN
Nitro
1/8
Nemesis 7.7
RTR
$459
40mph

Hot Bodies
Nitro
1/7
GTX2 Twin .26
RTR
$659
 

HPI
Electric
1/10
Savage Flux HP
RTR
$589
62mph

HPI
Electric
1/12
Wheely King
RTR
$135
 

HPI
Electric
1/8
E Savage
RTR
$269
 

HPI
Nitro
1/8
Savage XL 5.9 GT
RTR
$529
 

HPI
Nitro
1/8
Savage X 4.6
RTR
$379
45mph

HPI
Nitro
1/8
Hellfire
RTR
$559
 

HPI
Nitro
1/12
Nitro Monster King 
RTR
$299
 

Kyosho
Nitro
1/10
Monster Truck MFR
RTR
$359
 

Kyosho
Nitro
1/8
Mad Force Cruiser
Kit
$399
 

Losi
Electric
1/18
Raminator
Kit
$429
 

Losi
Electric
1/18
Mini-LST2
RTR
$219
 

Losi
Nitro
1/8
Aftershock
RTR
$369
40mph

Losi
Nitro
1/8
Nitro LST XXL
RTR
$669
45mph

Schumacher
Nitro
1/8
Manic [...]

Slash vs SC10 vs Strike vs HPI Blitz

Hi, here is a quick summary comparing the Traxxas Slash vs Associated SC10 vs Losi Strike vs HPI Blitz to help you decide what model to buy.

 
Traxxas Slash
Associated SC10
Losi Strike
HPI Blitz

Scale
1/10
1/10
1/10
1/10

Motor
Titan 12T 550
Reedy 17-turn
12T
Firebolt 15T

ESC
XL-5
XP SC200
Lipo compatible
SC-15

Drivetrain
2wd
2wd
2wd
2wd

Type
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft

Differential
Planetary
Gear
 
Gear

Tires
Slash 2.2″
Multi-terrain
All terrain SCT
 

Width
296mm
293mm
296mm
296mm

Wheelbase
335mm
327mm
347mm
329mm

Weight
2160gm
2080gm
1950gm
 

Radio
Traxxas TQ
XP2
Spektrum 2.4GHz tech
TF-1

Est. Price
$189
$214
$229
$189

Battery
 
Not included
Not included
Not included

Awards
RCCA 2009 Truck of the Year
 
 
 

Bodies
ProGraphix painted bodies
6 different [...]

Gas Powered RC Trucks

One of the most exciting videos I’ve seen is from HPI Racing for their 1/5 scale Baja 5T gas powered rc trucks. Powered by regular gasoline mixed with 2T motor oil, a full tank will run for over 30 minutes.
Power comes from a 26cc gasoline engine capable of pushing the truck to speeds up to [...]

Kyosho UltimaSC – Short Course RC Truck

Joining the popular category of short chourse rc truck is Kyosho with their Ultima SC.

It’s a nice truck, however it looks like it is only RWD. I think the new trend in 2010 is for 4wd short course rc trucks as these are faster and easier to drive. And more fun. Maybe Kyosho will soon [...]

Traxxas Slash 4×4 RC Truck

If you are a fan of short course stadium trucks, you will love this. Traxxas has come out with a 4 wheel drive version of their popular 2wd Slash rc truck. With 4 wheel drive that means more control, faster laptimes and just more fun.
According to Traxxas engineers, they designed the Slash 4×4 to be [...]