Best RC Trucks

The first piece of information you need when shopping for RC trucks is simple, and you're bound to have it already. Who are you shopping for? If you're buying for a young child, durability is a key feature. You're also typically going to be spending less — there's no sense in investing a ton of money into a hobby that someone may not end up liking. If you're shopping for an older kid or an RC hobbyist, top speed, offroad capabilities, and multi-channel functionality become more critical.

You want to pay attention to the scale of the truck. The "scale" determines the size. For example, a 1:10 scale truck is 1/10 the size of the full-sized real version. You're also going to want to know what battery the truck takes. With RC trucks, batteries are usually interchangeable as long as they match. The battery also determines how much time it takes to charge and be ready to play, as well as how long the truck will last.

The frequency of the remote control determines whether or not the truck is susceptible to interference, and how many other RC trucks can operate at the same time in the same area. A higher quality remote typically also works over a longer range.

• 1:18 scale monster struck/buggy combination
• Comes with rechargeable 4.8v 700mah battery and USB charging cable
• It takes two to three hours to charge and lasts for up to 25 minutes of play
• 4WD with independent suspension
• 2.4GHz frequency remote allows for multiple RC trucks to operate in the same area, works up to 120 feet
• Goes up to 12 mph across almost any terrain and can even climb gradients up to 45 degrees
• Comes with LED lights and big rubber tires

• 1:18 scale licensed Ford F-150 designs
• Includes 6.0 Ni-Mh battery as well as three AAA batteries for the remote
• Charges in as little as an hour and lasts up to 45 minutes
• 2WD, uses rear wheel drive
• The 2.4GHz remote allows for long-distance control and up to 10 trucks to operate simultaneously
• Goes up to 6.2 mph across most terrain, but has firm tires that might have a little trouble on surfaces which are too smooth
• Is extremely durable, has no trouble with jumps or crashes

• 1:10 scale racing truck body
• 7.4V 3000mAh 2S 20C Hard Case LiPo battery included, as well as four AAs for the remote
• Takes quite a while to charge, lasts about 15-25 minutes
• The 2.4GHz receiver allows you to race against other RC trucks free of radio interference
• Has a top speed of around 40 mph on good terrain, can drive on almost anything (but slower)
• This extremely durable RC truck is meant for crashing, jumping, and racing; comes with waterproof electronics

• Large 16-inch monster truck body
• Comes with a 7-cell NiMH battery and fast charger, can take 3s 11.1V LiPos
• Charges fast, how long it lasts depends on the battery and intensity of use
• Comes with a standard 2.4GHz receiver with Bluetooth connectivity for easy tuning
• With optional LiPos, this truck can go an incredible 65 mph
• Heavy-duty hardware and waterproof electronics enable this truck to drive on any surface
  

• 1:10 scale stylish truck body
• Requires 7.4 5000mAh 2S 30C or 11.1V 5000mAh 30C 3S Hardcase Li-Po Battery with EC3™ connector to complete, does not come included.
• Includes four AAs for remote
• Uses a six-channel 2.4 GHz receiver to limit interference
• When using a two or three cell LiPo battery, this truck can achieve speeds of over 50 mph
• Oil-filled shocks and 4WD give the driver of the Tenacity extreme control on almost any surface
  

• Larger-than-average 1:10 scale monster truck/crawler frame
• Requires two 7-cell NiMH 3000mAh batteries, can use LiPo
• Features a fiber-composite body, skidplate, and scalable battery compartments
• Five-channel 2.4GHz receiver limits interference and works over a 100-foot range
• Extremely fast on all sorts of terrain. Top speed is dependent on what battery you get for it
• Has a huge motor, waterproof internal parts, and large, wide wheels that allow it to conquer any terrain — even thick mud and snow