Photo above: 1/10 Team
Associated SC10 4x4 remote controlled truck.
The new fun class for
2011 would probably be 4-wheel drive short course radio control trucks.
Faster and easier to drive, these will be fun for both beginners and
experienced racers.
4x4 Short Course R/C
Trucks Comparison
Let's compare the most
popular rolling kits (no electronics) to help you decide what to buy.
Estimated sale prices in USD.
Associated SC10 4x4 vs.
Losi Ten SCTE 4WD vs. OFNA Hyper 10SC 4WD
Associated SC10 4x4
Losi Ten SCTE 4wd
OFNA Hyper 10SC 4wd
Drivetrain
Gear/belt
Shaft
Shaft
Differentials
Clicker
3 gear
3 gear
Chassis
3-piece Composite
Black Anodized Aluminum
Hard Anodized Aluminum
Weight
6.12lbs
6.75lbs
6.0lbs
Price
$269
$299
$229
Durango DESC410R vs.
Traxxas Slash 4x4 Platinum vs. Jammin SCRT-10
Durango DESC410R
Traxxas Slash 4x4
Platinum
Jammin SCRT-10
Drivetrain
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft
Differentials
Gear
Silicone-filled
3 gear
Chassis
2.5mm Aluminum
Fiber-composite Monocoque
Aluminum
Weight
n/a
5.0lbs
6.0lbs
Price
$398
$369 (w/ brushless motor
and esc)
$249
Main performance would
come from correct tires for the track
as well as suspension geometry and weight balance.
Best
4WD Short Course
Radio Controlled Trucks
1.
Team Associated SC10
4x4
So far the only one with
a belt drive transmission, the overall design looks very promising.
Almost no screws underneath the chassis and front clicker unit shows
some thought went into the design.
2.
OFNA Hyper 10SC 4wd
The cheapest yet with
numerous wins. Probably the best value 4x4 short course.
Shop
for a 4x4 Radio
Control Short Course Truck
And here are other 4WD rc short course trucks with estimated
price in USD.
Company
Power
Scale
Category
Model
Kit/RTR
Price
Associated
Nitro
1/8
Short Course
SC8
Combo
589
Associated
Electric
1/18
Short Course
SC18
RTR
169
Associated
Electric
1/10
Short Course
SC10 4x4
Kit
269
Associated
Electric
1/10
Short Course
SC10 4x4
RTR
439
Associated
Electric
1/8
Short Course
SC8e
RTR
579
CEN
Gas
1/5
Short Course
Matrix5-SC
RTR
899
Durango
Electric
1/10
Short Course
DESC410R
Kit
399
Duratrax
Electric
1/18
Short Course
Vendetta SC
RTR
219
HPI
Electric
1/12
Short Course
Mini-Trophy Flux
RTR
0
HPI
Electric
1/12
Short Course
Mini-Trophy
RTR
219
HPI
Electric
1/8
Short Course
Apache SC Flux
RTR
550
Kyosho
Nitro
1/10
Short Course
DRT
Kit
0
Losi
Electric
1/10
Short Course
TEN-SCTE
Kit
299
Losi
Electric
1/10
Short Course
TEN-SCTE
RTR
519
Losi
Electric
1/24
Short Course
Micro SCT
RTR
109
OFNA
Nitro
1/10
Short Course
Jammin SCRT10
RTR
329
OFNA
Electric
1/10
Short Course
Jammin SCRT10
RTR
289
OFNA
Electric
1/10
Short Course
Hyper 10SC
Kit
249
OFNA
Electric
1/10
Short Course
NEXX 10SC
Kit
259
Traxxas
Nitro
1/10
Short Course
Slayer 3.3
RTR
389
Traxxas
Nitro
1/10
Short Course
Slayer 3.3
RTR
469
Traxxas
Nitro
1/8
Short Course
Slayer Pro 4x4
RTR
422
Traxxas
Electric
1/10
Short Course
Slash 4x4 VXL Brushless
RTR
397
Traxxas
Electric
1/10
Short Course
Slash 4x4 Platinum Edition
Kit
369
Traxxas
Electric
1/10
Short Course
Slash 4x4 Ultimate
RTR
479
Traxxas
Electric
1/16
Short Course
Slash 4x4
RTR
399
Traxxas
Electric
1/16
Short Course
Slash 4x4 VXL
RTR
293
Get in on the fun, visit
your local hobby shop and get a head start on your competition. Or
simply just bash and jump around your backyard, still lots of fun.
