🚗 The Slash 2WD XL-5 HD Kit features a Titan 550 12T motor, a waterproof ESC XL-5 chassis, and a rugged Magnum 272 transmission. Its 2WD design offers fun and accessible handling, while its suspension and BFGoodrich tires ensure excellent traction. With its modern clipless body, it’s ready to hit the trails as soon as assembly is complete.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Type: Short Course Truck 1/10 2WD kit
- Motor: Titan® 550 12T brushed (carbon brushes)
- ESC: Waterproof XL-5 with low-voltage detection (LiPo/NiMH)
- Magnum 272™ transmission with metal gears
- Steel planetary differential
- Torque-Control™ slipper clutch
- 2WD drivetrain for fun and accessible driving
- High-power waterproof Traxxas 2075 digital servo
- Included TQ™ 2.4GHz 2-channel radio
- Training mode (50%) for beginners
- Waterproof electronics
🔩 Chassis & suspension
- Reinforced composite monocoque chassis
- Extreme Heavy Duty parts (triangles, drive shafts, reinforced mounts)
- Independent suspension with adjustable links
- Adjustable Ultra Shocks™ hydraulic shock absorbers
- Sealed ball bearings
🚙 Wheels & Tires
- BFGoodrich Mud Terrain™ T/A® tires pre-mounted
- SCT dual-profile 2"/3" rims
- High-density foam inserts performance
📏 Dimensions
- Length: 578 mm
- Width: 296 mm
- Height: 193 mm
- Wheelbase: 335 mm
- Ground clearance: 89 mm
- Weight: 2.18 kg
⚡ Performance
- Speed: 30+ mph (~48 km/h) with 7-cell NiMH battery
- Compatible with NiMH and 2S LiPo
- Battery compartment: 165 x 49.5 x 23 mm
🧩 Kit contents
- 1 Traxxas Slash 2WD Build-it-yourself kit
- 1 Titan 550 12T motor
- 1 XL-5 waterproof ESC
- 1 TQ 2.4GHz transmitter + receiver
- 1 transparent body clipless to paint
- Stickers and paint masks
- Maintenance tools included
- Detailed color assembly manual
❗ Required
- Compatible NiMH or 2S LiPo battery Traxxas
- Compatible charger
- Lexan paint for body
- 4 AA batteries for the radio
🎯 Who is it for?
- Beginners looking for an easy-to-assemble first RC kit
- Enthusiasts looking for a robust and reliable short course
- Ideal for off-road bashing and leisure
- Perfect for learning RC mechanics and 2WD driving
