The Traxxas X-Maxx 8S 4WD Brushless RTR Monster Truck brings the same unrelenting 4X4 power, mammoth size and award-winning innovation to the game that make X-Maxx the ultimate monster truck. When you add 30+ volts of extreme 8s power, X-Maxx 8S defies physics, unleashing jaw-dropping acceleration and 50+mph speeds. Engineered to conquer the most extreme terrain and take brutal real-world punishment in stride, X-Maxx is the definition of Traxxas Tough™.
Traxxas engineers tossed conventional thinking out the window to bring loyal X-Maxx owners the most powerful Traxxas Monster ever developed. X-Maxx 8s is packed with 8s rated components engineered to handle the brutal torque and incredible speed. The Torque-Biasing Center Drive unit distributes the power for maximum wheels-up punch and unrelenting acceleration. Full steel-gear driveline, larger driveshafts, larger main bearings, strengthened bulkhead, heavy-duty ring and pinion gears, dual-fan motor cooling and more make this X-Maxx the ultimate monster.
- High Performance Aluminum Upgrades
- 6061-T6 aluminum C-hubs
- 6061-T6 aluminum steering blocks
- 6061-T6 aluminum rear hub carriers
- 6061-T6 aluminum differential housings
- 6061-T6 aluminum motor mounts
- VXL-8s™ Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
- 8s LiPo compatible
- Built-in cooling fan
- Machined heat sinks
- 10-gauge silicone wire
- Integrated protection circuits
- LED status lights
- Velineon® 1200XL Brushless Motor
- 4-pole 1275 kV
- 5 mm output shaft
- Aluminum slip-on heat sink
- Dual motor cooling fans
- 50+ MPH with Two 4s LiPo Batteries and Included Optional Spur Gear
- Traxxas Stability Management® (TSM)
- Helps prevents spinouts and loss of control
- Adjusts from off to 100% assistance from the transmitter
- TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-Channel Radio System with Wireless Module
- Factory-installed telemetry sensors
- 5-channel micro receiver (6533) with fail-safe security and integrated telemetry ports
- Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link-enabled models
- Clipless Body Mount System
- Quick one-handed installation and removal
- Uses pivoting rear latch mechanism
- Eliminates body posts and clips
- Reinforced for extra protection
- Drivetrain
- Full-time shaft-driven 4-wheel drive
- Machined, hardened steel pinion and spur gear
- All-metal gears and CV driveshafts
- Torque-Biasing Center Drive™ absorbs shocks and distributes power
- 24 mm splined wheel hexes
- Wheel hexes retained with a clip
- 17 mm hex on outside of wheel
- Sealed, silicone fluid-filled diffs with large module ring and pinion gears
- Splined outdrives attached with external thru-bolt method
- Fully machined aluminum stub axles
- Splined aluminum center driveshaft
- Fixed Motor Mounting System
- Rigid aluminum motor mounts
- Preset gear mesh adjustments
- No manual adjustments required
- Motor retention separate from gear mesh
- Heavy-Duty Modular Composite Chassis
- Interlocking front and rear bulkheads
- Motor mounts to rear bulkhead to eliminate gear crunching flex
- Easy to service and access components
- Driveline is sealed in the chassis to keep out dirt and grit
- Snap-Lock Battery Retention System
- No body clips or hook and loop straps
- Battery hold-downs pivot for easy access
- Adjustable for battery size
- More secure than conventional retention systems
- Integrated into chassis top brace for improved battery tray and chassis stiffness
- Bumpers
- Front energy absorbing rubber impact bumper
- Lower front and rear skids for impact and abrasion resistance
- Integrated nerf bars for side impact resistance
- Steering
- 6061-T6 aluminum steering bellcranks
- 2085X high-output metal gear steering servo
- Double-shear aluminum servo horn
- Heavy-duty servo saver spring
- Suspension
- TUBES 7075-T6 Aluminum front toe links
- All critical suspension points have double shear strength
- High strength steel suspension pins used throughout
- Suspension pins retainers won’t come loose or “back-out”
- C-hub and steering block geometry maximizes steering angle
- Adjustable roll center
- Steel upper and lower tie bars
- Full contact sealed bearings used in exposed locations
- Aluminum GTX™ Shocks
- Machined aluminum threaded body
- Extra-large bore and capacity
- Ultra-smooth TiN-coated 5.2 mm damper shafts
- Lower seal cartridge includes integrated wiper seal combination
- Adjustable aluminum upper spring retainer
- Aluminum shock caps with pivot balls
- Fixed shock locations
- Lower spring perches bolted on
- Wheels/Tires
- Massive 8.4″ Sledgehammer® belted tires
- Virtually eliminates ballooning at high speeds
- Open tread block design
- 2-piece foam insert
- High-strength glue and bead design
- Large, dual-diameter wheels
Specs:
Model Name: |
X-Maxx Ultimate |
Model Type: |
Monster Truck |
Model Speed: |
50+ mph with two 4s LiPo batteries and optional pinion gear |
Model Skill Level: |
6 |
Scale: |
X-Truck |
Weight: |
22.20 pounds (9.5 kg) |
Length: |
30.67 inches (779 mm) |
Width: |
21.3 inches (540 mm) |
Front Track: |
21.3 inches (540 mm) |
Rear Track: |
21.3 inches (540 mm) |
Height: |
13.99 inches (355 mm) |
Wheelbase: |
18.92 inches (480 mm) |
Center Ground Clearance: |
4.2 inches (107 mm) |
Drivetrain: |
Shaft-driven 4WD |
Transmission: |
Single speed |
Differential Type: |
Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip |
Gear Ratio (Internal): |
1.0 metric pitch |
Gear Pitch: |
2085X metal gear ultra-high-torque waterproof |
Radio System: |
TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with wireless module |
Battery Compartment Specs: |
197 mm X 52 mm X 44 mm |
Motor Specs
Motor Name: |
Velineon® 1200XL |
Motor Type: |
1275 kV sensorless brushless |
Motor Weight: |
23.44 ounces (665 g) |
Motor Length: |
4.32 inches (110 mm) |
Motor Diameter: |
1.88 inches (48 mm) |
Motor Shaft Size: |
5 mm |
Motor Connector Type: |
6.5 mm bullet connectors |
ESC Specs
ESC Name: |
Velineon® VXL-8s™ |
ESC Type: |
Brushless |
ESC Case Size: |
2.23 inches (58 mm) / 2.83 inches (72 mm) / 1.81 inches (46 mm) |
ESC Weight: |
7.60 ounces (215.5 g) |
Motor Connectors: |
6.5 mm bullet connectors |
Battery Connectors: |
Traxxas High-Current Connectors |
ESC Power Wire: |
10 gauge Maxx® Cable |