The Traxxas 1/10 Bandit XL-5 2WD Extreme Sports Buggy with TQ Radio is a ready-to-race off-road buggy. The Bandit is a 1/10 scale buggy with 2WD, and it is skill level 1, which suits beginners. Pull the trigger and the Bandit rips massive rooster tails and soars over jumps. It lays down the power for serious excitement at every turn.
The Bandit has a powerful Titan 12T 550 modified motor. Its oversized armature is 30% larger than 540-sized armatures, which gives big torque and increased power handling. The armature features 12 turns of pure copper wire. An internal cooling fan lowers running temperatures for more fun behind the wheel. That fan is an industry first for a high-performance Ready-To-Race buggy.
The motor has virtually maintenance-free operation. It provides consistent torque and high speeds run-after-run, without fading. The Titan motor and high-current Waterproof XL-5 ESC deliver lightning-fast acceleration, and the buggy is Lithium Polymer battery ready. Top speed is 35+ mph on-road with the optional 31-tooth pinion gear and a 7-cell 8.4 V battery pack. Out of the box, the installed 21-tooth pinion gear is just right for all-around, on or off-road action.
The Bandit is equipped with a high-performance Waterproof XL-5 ESC with an innovative design. It runs the buggy forward and in reverse. Traxxas' exclusive waterproof electronics make even the wildest all-weather adventures possible. The ESC works with LiPo and NiMH batteries and has two-stage low-voltage detection.
The ESC has these driving modes:
The ESC also has Traxxas EZ-Set one-button setup.
The radio system is the TQ 2.4 GHz 2-channel radio. Switch on the power and drive; that is all there is to it. There are no frequencies to manage, so the focus is on having fun. Multiple vehicles can race side by side without interference. The advanced programming of the TQ provides long-range control with smooth, glitch-free performance.
The transmitter has an ergonomic design that is comfortable for all-day driving. Its internal antenna is impervious to damage. The receiver is a Traxxas 6519 3-channel micro receiver with fail-safe security. A sealed watertight receiver box keeps the micro receiver dry.
The transmission is the Magnum 272, and it is brushless-ready. Its metal gears ride on ultra-smooth sealed ball bearings. It is built Traxxas Tough to handle massive brushless power without costly upgrades. The gears are 48 pitch, and the internal gear ratio is 2.72 (final drive: 10.17).
Power transfers quietly through the smooth gears to the durable telescoping U-joint driveshafts. The driveshafts and yokes are heavy-duty. The differential is a planetary gear differential with a steel ring gear. The Bandit has a Torque-Control slipper clutch system. The sealed gearbox protects the transmission components from dirt and rocks, with a beefed up motor guard. An external gear cover gives easy clutch access.
The body is a ProGraphix painted body with decals already applied. It is aggressive and aerodynamic, with a rear wing. The chassis is a tough fiber-composite monocoque chassis. Its wide, low-profile design gives increased stability. All electronics are securely fastened to the chassis. The sleek chassis keeps weight down low for razor-sharp handling and blazing speed, on-road or off-road.
The steering servo is a high-torque waterproof Traxxas 2056. A high-performance bellcrank system minimizes bump steer. Durable solid camber links eliminate the need for adjustment, and captured rod ends won't pop off. The Bandit has fully adjustable oil-filled Ultra Shocks with X-ring technology and white powder-coated springs. The tires are pre-glued Alias, and the wheels are 2.2″ mirror-chrome 5-spoke Tracer wheels.
The battery compartment has easy access and measures 166 mm X 47.5 mm X 28 mm. It accepts 7-cell flat packs and hump packs, as well as 2-cell LiPo batteries. With a 2s Traxxas LiPo (TRA2869x and TRA2843x), acceleration and run time increase.
The buggy comes with these items:
Dimensions and technical values:
The Bandit is backed by unparalleled Traxxas support, which comes standard with every Traxxas model. Unparalleled Traxxas parts availability backs the Bandit as well. Bandit parts and service are available from a network of nearly 2000 hobby dealers worldwide.
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