Traxxas XL-5 HV Electronic Speed Control

The Traxxas XL-5 HV ESC brings waterproof brushed control to trail trucks and crawlers. It runs on 6-7 cell NiMH packs or 2-cell and 3-cell LiPo batteries, with built-in low-voltage detection to help protect LiPo packs during use.

This controller gives you five drive profiles, so you can match the throttle feel to the way you drive. Sport Mode, Race Mode, Training Mode, Trail Mode, and Crawl Mode each change forward, brake, and reverse behavior in a different way. Trail Mode adds drag brake at neutral, while Crawl Mode adds hill hold and immediate reverse for technical terrain.

Key Features

• Waterproof brushed speed control for trail trucks and crawlers.
• Built-in two-stage low-voltage detection for LiPo batteries.
• Five programmable drive profiles: Sport, Race, Training, Trail, and Crawl.
• Sport Mode gives 100% forward, 100% brakes, and 100% reverse.
• Race Mode gives 100% forward, 100% brakes, and no reverse.
• Training Mode gives 50% forward, 100% brakes, and 50% reverse.
• Trail Mode gives 100% forward, 100% brakes, 100% reverse, plus drag brake at neutral.
• Crawl Mode gives 100% forward, hill hold brakes at neutral, and immediate reverse.
• Fully proportional forward, reverse, and braking control.
• 12-turn 550-size motor limit with 2-cell LiPo.
• 21-turn 550-size motor limit with 3-cell LiPo.
• EZ-Set one-button setup.
• Multi-color LED status display.
• Thermal shutdown protection.

Technical Specifications

• Name: XL-5 HV
• ESC type: Brushed
• Input voltage: 6-7 cell NiMH, 2-cell or 3-cell LiPo, 7.2 to 11.1 volts
• BEC voltage: 6.0 volts
• Case size: 1.23 x 2.18 x 1.04 inches (31 x 55 x 26 mm)
• Weight: 2.60 ounces (74 g)
• Motor connectors: Bullet
• Battery connector: Traxxas High-Current Connector
• Power wire: 14 gauge

Why Choose This Product

This speed control gives you a simple way to tune throttle response for different driving styles. The waterproof design, LiPo protection, and crawl-specific modes make it a practical match for trucks that see dirt, mud, and slower technical lines.