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![FMS 1/18 FCX18 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 4WD Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Blue FMS 1/18 FCX18 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 4WD Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Blue](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/FMS Vehicles/FMSV-FMS11831RTRBU/FMS11831RTRBU_00.jpg)
![HPI 1/10 Jumpshot SC V2 2WD Electric Off Road RTR RC Short Course Truck - Orange HPI 1/10 Jumpshot SC V2 2WD Electric Off Road RTR RC Short Course Truck - Orange](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/HPI/HPI-120081/HPI-120081_00.jpg)
![Axial 1/24 SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU CRC RTR RC Rock Crawler - Yellow Axial 1/24 SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU CRC RTR RC Rock Crawler - Yellow](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Axial/AXI-AXI00002V2T2/AXI-AXI00002V2T2_00.jpg)
![Axial 1/24 SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU CRC RTR RC Rock Crawler - White Axial 1/24 SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU CRC RTR RC Rock Crawler - White](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Axial/AXI-AXI00002V2T1/AXI-AXI00002V2T1_00.jpg)
![ECX 1/10 AMP DB Electric 2WD Off Road RTR RC Desert Buggy - Yellow ECX 1/10 AMP DB Electric 2WD Off Road RTR RC Desert Buggy - Yellow](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/ECX/ECX-ECX03029AUT2/ECX-ECX03029AUT2_00.jpg)
![ECX 1/10 AMP DB Electric 2WD Off Road RTR RC Desert Buggy - Red ECX 1/10 AMP DB Electric 2WD Off Road RTR RC Desert Buggy - Red](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/ECX/ECX-ECX03029AUT1/ECX-ECX03029AUT1_00.jpg)
![Hobby Plus 1/18 Convoy CR-18 4WD Electric Off Road RC Rock Crawler Kit - Builders Edition Hobby Plus 1/18 Convoy CR-18 4WD Electric Off Road RC Rock Crawler Kit - Builders Edition](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Hobby Plus/HBP-1810044/HBP-1810044_00.jpg)
![Tamiya 1/12 CW-01 Lunch Box 2WD Electric Off Road RC Monster Truck Kit Tamiya 1/12 CW-01 Lunch Box 2WD Electric Off Road RC Monster Truck Kit](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Tamiya/TAM-58347/TAM-58347_00.jpg)
![Xinlehong 1/10 9125 Sprint 4WD Electric Off Road RTR RC Monster Truck Xinlehong 1/10 9125 Sprint 4WD Electric Off Road RTR RC Monster Truck](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Xinlehong/XIN-9125/XIN-9125_00.jpg)
![Maverick 1/18 ion SC Electric Brushed 4WD Off Road RTR RC Short Course Truck Maverick 1/18 ion SC Electric Brushed 4WD Off Road RTR RC Short Course Truck](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Maverick/MAV-MV12810/MAV-MV12810_00.jpg)
![Maverick 1/18 ion DT Electric Brushed 4WD Off Road RTR RC Desert Buggy Maverick 1/18 ion DT Electric Brushed 4WD Off Road RTR RC Desert Buggy](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Maverick/MAV-MV12806/MAV-MV12806 _00.jpg)
![BlackZon 1/16 Slyder ST Electric 4WD Off Road RTR RC Stadium Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Gold BlackZon 1/16 Slyder ST Electric 4WD Off Road RTR RC Stadium Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Gold](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/BlackZon/BZ-540103/BZ-540103_00.jpg)
![BlackZon 1/16 Slyder MT Electric 4WD Off Road RTR RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Gold BlackZon 1/16 Slyder MT Electric 4WD Off Road RTR RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Gold](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/BlackZon/BZ-540101/BZ-540101_00.jpg)
![BlackZon 1/16 Slayer ST Electric 4WD Off Road RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Green BlackZon 1/16 Slayer ST Electric 4WD Off Road RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Green](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/BlackZon/BZ-540090/BZ-540090_00.jpg)
![BlackZon 1/16 Slayer ST Electric 4WD Off Road RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Gold BlackZon 1/16 Slayer ST Electric 4WD Off Road RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit - Gold](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/BlackZon/BZ-540091/BZ-540091_00.jpg)
![BlackZon 1/16 Slayer MT Electric 4WD Off Road RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit BlackZon 1/16 Slayer MT Electric 4WD Off Road RC Monster Truck w/ Headlight Kit](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/BlackZon/BZ-540000/BZ-540000_00.jpg)
![Team Associated 1/10 RC10B6.3D Team Kit 2WD Electric Off Road RC Buggy Kit Team Associated 1/10 RC10B6.3D Team Kit 2WD Electric Off Road RC Buggy Kit](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/team-associated/ASS-90030/ASS-90030_00.jpg)
![Team Associated 1/10 RC10B6.3 Team Kit 2WD Electric Off Road RC Buggy Kit Team Associated 1/10 RC10B6.3 Team Kit 2WD Electric Off Road RC Buggy Kit](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/team-associated/ASS-90029/ASS-90029_00.jpg)
![Tamiya 1/10 X-SA Racing Fighter DT-03 2WD Electric Off Road RC Buggy Kit Tamiya 1/10 X-SA Racing Fighter DT-03 2WD Electric Off Road RC Buggy Kit](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Tamiya/TAM-46702/TAM-46702_00.jpg)
![Element RC 1/24 Enduro24 Ecto Truck 4WD Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Silver Element RC 1/24 Enduro24 Ecto Truck 4WD Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Silver](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Element RC/ELE-20183/ASS-20183_00-1200x800.webp)
![Axial 1/18 UTB18 Capra Unlimited Trail Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Grey Axial 1/18 UTB18 Capra Unlimited Trail Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Grey](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Axial/AXI-AXI01002V2T2/AXI-AXI01002V2T2_00.jpg)
![Axial 1/18 UTB18 Capra Unlimited Trail Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Black Axial 1/18 UTB18 Capra Unlimited Trail Electric RTR RC Rock Crawler - Black](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/Axial/AXI-AXI01002V2T1/AXI-AXI01002V2T1_00.jpg)
![ARRMA 1/10 SENTON 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Short Course Truck - Red ARRMA 1/10 SENTON 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Short Course Truck - Red](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/ARRMA/ARR-ARA102715IT1/ARR-ARA102715IT1_00.jpg)
![ARRMA 1/10 SENTON 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Short Course Truck - Blue ARRMA 1/10 SENTON 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Short Course Truck - Blue](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/ARRMA/ARR-ARA102715IT2/ARR-ARA102715IT2_00.jpg)
![ARRMA 1/10 GRANITE 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Monster Truck - Red ARRMA 1/10 GRANITE 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Monster Truck - Red](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/ARRMA/ARR-ARA102714IT2/ARR-ARA102714IT2_00.jpg)
![ARRMA 1/10 GRANITE 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Monster Truck - Green ARRMA 1/10 GRANITE 4x4 Mega Electric Brushed RC Monster Truck - Green](https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/cache/fit-in/300x200/catalog/product/ARRMA/ARR-ARA102714IT1/ARR-ARA102714IT1_00.jpg)
There has been a huge swing from petrol and nitro trucks to electric trucks since the recent technology innovations with lithium batteries and brushless motors
and ESCs.
Another thing to think about before purchasing an off-road RC truck is whether you want a 2WD truck or a 4WD truck. We recommend 2WD for longer runtime, higher speeds and lower costs, however, 4WD trucks have better handling.
We stock a vast range of RC truck brands, including ARRMA, Axial, ECX, Hobby Engine, HPI, HSP, Losi, Rovan Sports, Tamiya, TLR, Traxxas and Xinlehong. With a choice of either nitro trucks, petrol trucks or the very popular electric trucks which come in either a brushed motor or to go a bit faster, a brushless motor.
FAQs
2WD or 4WD?
Typically, 4WD cars are more expensive but deliver better handling in low grip conditions. However, 2WD vehicles generally are more durable, easier to maintain (as they have less moving parts) and have a longer run time.
Electronics, nitro or petrol?
Go electric unless you want a 1/5 scale car (in which case, petrol is a viable option). Nitro cars have too many cons that outway their pros unless you're a true nitro enthusiast.
Read our Electric, Nitro or Petrol - Which RC Car Should I Buy? blog post for more information.
Brushed or brushless?
This is referring to the motor type. In short, brushless motors are superior to brushed motors in every way apart from cost.
Brushless motors:- Are more efficient
- Are more powerful
- Require less maintenance
If you want to go fast and you can afford a bit extra, go brushless when you purchase the car as to upgrade a brushed car to brushless can be expensive.
How fast do they go?
The top speed of each model is listed in the description. However, this is roughly what you should expect.
- Beginner - about 20-40kph
- Intermediate - about 40-70kph
- Expert - about 70+kph
Tip: if you're looking to buy your first RC car, it's common to buy an intermediate level RC car first and limit the speed through Traxxas' training mode (limits power to 50%) or getting these throttle limiters (available for most HSP RC cars).
I'm buying for a gift
Here are a few things that you should think about when buying an RC car for someone else.
- Where will they drive it?
- If they live on a farm for example, they might want to drive it in the paddock or in long grass so you should look at getting an RC truck with large wheels
- Have they had an RC car before?
- If so, they might want something better, or different to what that have currently
- If not, it might be best to get them a beginner level RC car
- Make sure you have everything
- Many cars need a battery (or fuel), charger and AA batteries for the remote controller. To check, scroll down to the bottom of the product page and see the "Required Items (Not Included)" section.
- Packaging:
- Most RC cars will come in either a blank cardboard box or in black plastic (no branding)
- Most Axial cars will come packaged in the original Axial box (which has Axial's logo on the side)
- Most Rovan vehicles come in a blank box with the words "RC CAR" on the side
Tip: Unless they've specifically asked or expressed interest in on-road RC cars, off-road vehicles are a safer bet as they are more versatile as they can drive on the road and off-road.
How long does delivery take?
- VIC
- Express Post: 1-2 business days
- Parcel Post: 2-4 business days
- Parcel Post Dangerous Goods: 2-4 business days
- Toll iPEC: 1-3 business days
- NSW
- Express Post: 1-2 business days
- Parcel Post: 3-7 business days
- Parcel Post Dangerous Goods: 4-8 business days
- Toll iPEC: 3-5 business days
- QLD
- Express Post: 1-2 business days
- Parcel Post: 5-8 business days
- Parcel Post Dangerous Goods: 4-10 business days
- Toll iPEC: 4-6 business days
- SA
- Express Post: 1-2 business days
- Parcel Post: 3-6 business days
- Parcel Post Dangerous Goods: 4-8 business days
- Toll iPEC: 2-5 business days
- WA
- Express Post: 1-3 business days
- Parcel Post: 5-9 business days
- Parcel Post Dangerous Goods: 5-12 business days
- Toll iPEC: 5-8 business days
- NT
- Express Post: 1-3 business days
- Parcel Post: 5-9 business days
- Parcel Post Dangerous Goods: 5-12 business days
- Toll iPEC: 4-8 business days
Some RC cars are classified as dangerous goods because they include a LiPo battery. You can tell an RC car is dangerous goods if it has a warning note like this one:
If you need your RC car sent by express post ensure it doesn't have this warning and you select the option during checkout.
Best RC car for a beginner?
- HSP Mongoose BL - hands down the best value for money setup available
- We recommend purchasing the throttle limiters for beginners
- There are three other models in this range:
- Traxxas Rustler - arguably the most popular RC car in the world
We recommend also getting the AC power supply for this model as otherwise you're limited to charging from a 12v cigarette lighter port (commonly found in automotive cars).
Note: There's no need to get a throttle limiter as Traxxas models have a training mode which limits the power to 50%.
More options:Don't like either of the options above? No worries, there's heaps more to choose from. For more recommendations and information read our best RC cars for a beginner blog post.
Are they durable?
RC cars put up with a lot of jumps, roll-overs, crashes and sometimes even abuse without a problem. However, regardless of how strong the RC car is, it's a matter of when it will break, not if it will break. That's why parts support is essential - we stock parts for all the cars we sell so you can purchase your RC car with confidence that we'll have your back when you crash into that tree that came out of nowhere!
The answer to this question is very subjective as it's difficult to measure the 'durability' of an RC car.
Are they waterproof?
Electric: Most electric RC cars are waterproof* - just double check in the description of the RC car you're looking at.
Fuel powered: As all fuel powered engines need air to operate there's no truly 'waterproof' fuel powered RC cars, however, there's some that have waterproof electronics which essentially makes the car 'splash proof' - never submerge a fuel powered RC car.
*Note: if you drive in water (especially salt water) make sure you clean it thouroughly. Driving in wet conditions will increase the wear and tear on components such as bearings, tyres (they can fill up with water and overload your electrics and damage the foam inserts) and various metal parts. Even if your car's electronics are waterproof, it's best to stay away from water.