| Both the RC models are highly popular amongst | | | | enough in stock form to make it fun to jump. |
| the RC hobbyists. Therefore one is often posed | | | | However, if modified motors and an ESC are |
| with a dilemma of which one to buy? If some | | | | installed into the TXT it can also be fun to jump |
| important points are considered then the choice | | | | and its cantilever suspension easily absorbs the |
| becomes easier depending upon the convenience, | | | | force of large jumps too. |
| experience and budget. E-Maxx is used for racing | | | | Both the E-Maxx and TXT are good at climbing |
| and the TXT to climb steep hills and rocks. For | | | | reasonably steep hills in stock form, but with a |
| backyard bashing trucks are fun to drive. | | | | few modifications either can be made to climb a |
| As regards to assembly TXT is a good choice for | | | | lot better. In any event, the TXT maintains a |
| those who like to build their own RC kits. TXT | | | | climbing edge over the E-Maxx. |
| needs to be built up and radio system needs to | | | | Both trucks will go over nearly any terrain, but |
| be installed as well. In contrast, the E-Maxx comes | | | | the TXT is a better rock crawler because it has |
| as Ready-to-Run (RTR), which means it is fully | | | | massive amounts of articulation and solid axles. |
| assembled and includes a radio system. | | | | Generally speaking, solid-axle trucks are better for |
| The E-Maxx is a lot cheaper than the TXT to get | | | | rock crawling than independent suspension trucks. |
| up and running.Therefore people with limited | | | | The E-Maxx is excellent on the race truck and |
| budgets should opt for an E-maxx. The E-Maxx | | | | Maxx Truck racing is very popular in the USA. |
| has enormous hop-up potential because there are | | | | The TXT does not perform as well on the race |
| many aftermarket parts available for the E-Maxx. | | | | track as the E-Maxx and TXT racing is NOT |
| In contrast, there are very few hop-ups available | | | | popular in the USA. |
| for the TXT. | | | | The TXT has limited gearing choices in |
| Traxxas parts are easier to obtain and cheaper in | | | | comparison to the E-Maxx. Also, it is difficult to |
| the USA than Tamiya parts. If you live in the | | | | change pinion gears on the TXT in comparison to |
| USA this is something to consider. Thus parts | | | | the E-Maxx. To change pinion gears on the TXT |
| support is more efficient in E-maxx. So is the | | | | you parts of the central gearbox should be |
| speed for E-maxx. The E-Maxx is faster than the | | | | removed, which is a hassle. |
| TXT. | | | | As regards to durability, both the E-Maxx and |
| Another feature where E-maxx excels is jumping. | | | | TXT are durable and can take a lot of abuse and |
| E-Maxx is unbelievable at jumping because its high | | | | require little effort to maintain. Similarly, both |
| speed allows you to obtain "big air" and its | | | | trucks can take backyard bashing and are great |
| suspension easily absorbs the impact of massive | | | | for general use. |
| jumps. In contrast, the TXT doesn't move fast | | | | |