Traxxas XL-5 HV Electronic Speed Control

The Traxxas XL-5 HV ESC gives trail truck and crawler drivers a waterproof brushed speed control with strong control options right out of the box. It handles up to 11.1 volts on 3s LiPo power, supports 6-7 cell NiMH packs, and adds low-voltage protection plus thermal shutdown for everyday protection.

Five drive profiles let you set the throttle feel for different terrain. Sport, Race, and Training Mode cover standard driving, while Trail mode adds drag brake for smoother control and Crawl mode adds hill hold with instant reverse for technical sections.

Key Features

• Fully waterproof housing for wet conditions.
• Built-in two-stage low-voltage detection helps protect LiPo packs.
• Five programmable drive profiles: Sport, Race, Training Mode, Trail, and Crawl.
• Trail mode adds drag brake at neutral for smoother slow-speed driving.
• Crawl mode adds hill hold brakes at neutral and immediate reverse.
• Fully proportional forward, reverse, and braking control.
• 12-turn motor limit with 2s LiPo when using a 550-size motor.
• 21-turn motor limit with 3s LiPo when using a 550-size motor.
• EZ-Set one-button setup for quick adjustment.
• Multi-color LED for status feedback.
• Thermal shutdown protection helps guard against overheating.

Technical Specifications

• ESC type: Brushed
• Input voltage: 6-7 cell NiMH, 2 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 connectors: Traxxas High-Current Connector
• Power wire: 14 gauge

Why Choose This Product

This speed control is built for drivers who want water protection, battery safeguards, and multiple throttle profiles in one package. It gives you a practical way to tune how the vehicle behaves on trails or crawls without adding extra setup complexity.