Traxxas Maxx Slash RTR 6S (Blue)

The Traxxas Maxx Slash is a ready-to-run 1/8 short-course truck that pairs big power with tough, serviceable hardware. It’s aimed at experienced hobbyists who want a high-speed bash truck with waterproof electronics, easy battery swapping and a low-CG chassis that handles hard landings.

Key Features

• VXL-6s Waterproof ESC — 6S-compatible speed control with a built-in cooling fan, Traxxas Link telemetry support, three-LED status indicators, powered accessory ports, heavy 10-gauge silicone wiring and integrated protection circuits for reliable performance.
• Velineon Brushless Motor — 4-pole 2000 Kv sensorless motor with a 5 mm output shaft and a finned can for improved heat dissipation; mounted in a fixed-mesh cradle that supports the full motor length to cut flex and extend gear life.
• High top speed potential — Capable of 70+ mph with optional gearing and dual batteries (optional gear/batteries sold separately) for straight-line speed runs.
• Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) — Improves straight-line acceleration and braking on low-traction surfaces without dulling throttle response; assistance is adjustable from the transmitter from off to full.
• TQi 2.4 GHz Radio System — High-output 2-channel transmitter with Traxxas Link compatibility, a 5-channel micro receiver (model 6533) with fail-safe and telemetry ports, model memory for up to 30 Link-enabled rigs, a programmable multi-function knob and adjustable dual rates, exponential and end points.
• Clipless Body — Quick, tool-free installation and removal with internal reinforcements and nerf-bar side support; body design manages airflow for better high-speed stability and eliminates traditional body posts and clips.
• Driveline — Full-time shaft-driven 4WD with a torque-biasing center drive that soaks up shocks and spreads power through an aluminum housing; includes sealed, silicone fluid-filled differentials with large-module ring and pinion gears, steel pinion and spur gear, a heavy-duty cush drive, steel-core hybrid telescoping driveshafts and a splined aluminum center driveshaft.
• Modular Low-CG Composite Chassis — Extended modular design that locks into front and rear bulkheads to absorb and disperse impact energy, molded hex reinforcements on flat surfaces and a sealed driveline to keep out dirt and grit while making maintenance straightforward.
• Easy Battery Access — Large compartment with a secure snap-lock door that accepts a single 6700 mAh 4-cell pack or dual 5000 mAh 3-cell packs, keeping batteries low and protected deep inside the chassis for added safety and handling.
• Heavy-Duty Steering Hardware — Large-scale, high-output 2090 digital waterproof steering servo delivering 285 oz-in of torque with a 0.18 sec transit speed; triangulated servo mount and double-shear bellcranks support precise control under load.
• Suspension — Double-shear suspension arms molded from a tough composite that resists impact even in cold weather, with steel pivot balls, fixed high-strength camber/toe links, steel upper and lower tie bars and geometry tuned for maximum steering angle and optimized travel.
• GT-Maxx Shocks — Machined, threaded aluminum shock bodies with an extra-large bore, large-diameter damper shafts, dual X-ring lower seal cartridges, adjustable upper spring retainers, plastic caps with pivot balls and bolted lower spring perches for serviceable damping.
• Bumpers & Protection — Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers with lower skids for abrasion resistance, integrated nerf bars for side impacts and an adjustable wheelie bar that doubles as a carry handle.
• Wheels & Tires — Tough, dual-profile wheels with keyed 17 mm hex receptors fitted with large 5.3" Maxx SC belted tires that limit tire expansion, one-piece foam inserts and pre-glued mounting so tires are ready to run.

Technical Specifications

• Model Name: Maxx Slash
• Type: Short Course Truck
• Scale: 1/8
• Skill Level: 4
• Speed: 70+ mph with optional gearing and dual batteries (sold separately)
• Weight: 10.34 pounds (4.69 kg)
• Length: 26.5 in (674 mm)
• Width / Front Track / Rear Track: 14.3 in (363 mm)
• Height: 9.64 in (245 mm)
• Wheelbase: 15.5 in (394 mm)
• Center Ground Clearance: 1.54 in (39 mm)
• Driveline: Shaft-driven 4WD
• Transmission: Single speed
• Differential Type: Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip
• Gear Ratio (Internal): 11.38:1
• Gear Pitch: 1.0 metric pitch
• Steering Servo: 2090 digital high-torque waterproof — 285 oz-in
• Radio System: TQi 2.4 GHz transmitter with TSM receiver (model 6533)
• Battery Compartment: 181 mm x 56 mm x 45 mm
• Motor: 4-pole 2000 Kv, sensorless brushless
• Motor Weight: 14.32 oz (406 g)
• Motor Length: 2.97 in (76 mm)
• Motor Diameter: 1.65 in (42 mm)
• Shaft Size: 5 mm
• Motor Connectors: Traxxas 6.5 mm bullet connectors
• ESC: VXL-6s brushless
• ESC Case Size: 2.28" x 2.83" x 1.81" (58 x 72 x 46 mm)
• ESC Weight: 7.30 oz (207 g)
• ESC Motor Connectors: 6.5 mm bullet connectors
• ESC Battery Connectors: Traxxas High-Current Connectors

Why Choose the Traxxas Maxx Slash

The Traxxas Maxx Slash blends track-ready components and scale short-course attitude into a 1/8 RTR that’s built to be driven hard. It’s ideal for drivers who want serious speed, waterproof electronics and a chassis that’s easy to service after a long day of bashing. If you’re after a durable, high-speed short-course truck with modern telemetry and adjustable stability control, this model delivers.