Traxxas Hoss 4x4 VXL Full Review and Final Thoughts
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I think your hobby shop has the right idea with their pricing on the Hoss.
I see a lot of people saying traxxas rehashes models " oh its just a better this and that" but watching Arrma releases they are doing the same thing just putting different bodies on it and power system
Not true. Arma has like 3-4 complete new cars this year
Okay how about the kraton exb compared to the old one? Just a new body huh.
@@ll.7927 Throwing a new body on an old chassis with slight changes isn't exactly new. Don't forget the Notorious. That was an interesting release.
I’ve been thinking the same thing! I own both arrma and Traxxas
@@705on8 Yes I been watching a lot of Arrma videos cause i wanna pick 1 up soon that felony looks hot. i meant to take no sides on making this comment cause I love RCs period it just seems like traxxas was catching a lot of grief for the haas being a remade stampede
Im upset and disassembled my Maxx piece by piece to see why isn't breaking.. i love this truck..
Great review series of the Hoss. Thanks Mark for keeping it real. I can’t wait to see the vid for the Arrma car by the door. Hopefully it’s an EXB and not the Kraton 8s.. lol
Thanks mark for the Review awsome little car.Nicely done i don"t think i would buy one but its deffently a good buy.Stay Safe Stay Healthy
Went to the LHS, hands on the Hoss, I liked the lil Truck idea! I have to say that it’s nice and looks good. I have the XMaxx, ERevo, and a couple other large RCs (AA) LOL, for me personally it’s small. I started in the hobby with the lil units, then got spoiled to the larger trucks. If I was just starting the Hoss or the Maxx would be a great start!
Thanks for your review Mark. HUGE help, Traxxas should hire you. Have their own Santa Maria Specialist. Honestly, Id like to see Traxxas step it up with a basher kit. All upgraded , mean >.< mug body, $500 out the door basher. Buy your own electronics of course
Nice review. I think the Maxx is more worth it at the regular price point if you don’t already have it. Looking forward towards your review on that arrma you got. Keep up the good work mark.
I am with you on getting a Maxx since the price is close enough and the Maxx is on another level.
Nice grave digger in the background! Shelf on the right, second shelf from the top. Second car from the left on that shelf!! I got one myself!
I love mine however I wish someone would make a modified wheelie bar so you could adjust it to keep the wheels more planted on the ground however rippin wheelies is always a good time! love the videos going to pick up my first mini z today!!
Love your stuff man!
It has the center diff not a slipper. Has an esc fan. Has upgraded tires. Has clip less body.
Thank you
@@tyblocks2587 It also has a steel spur gear and upgraded driveshafts.
Also a bigger motor, upgraded driveshafts and a steel spur.
@@radimziegler7079 true
Also has HD arms
Great review and video😀
I have the maxx and the hoss and I honestly prefer the hoss
Could you please tell me why you prefer the Hoss over the Maxx since you own both? Thank you for your time.
i only have the maxx and i culd totaly see why you perifer the hoss but i think i perifer the maxx
Cool stuff bro
FINALLY!!! Outcast or kraton exb?? Welcome to Arrma men 😎
Sounds like I need to take a trip down to Lonestar to check their pricing on some other models I’ve been looking at...
Thinking of buying a hoss chassis and differential and put the rest of my stampede stuff on it
seems to be a good idea, or you can get a stampede, upgrade the shock towers and tires to fit the hoss body on it, your call!
I might be getting the traxxas trx 4 sport soon I half to save up a little more money I have the money but the stampede 4x4 vxl and haven’t broke it in like 3 months
Ohhhh I saw an Arrma box. Yay. I love my Kraton 8s V1.5, Outcast 8s and a couple of my 6s rigs 👍😂. Thanks for your honesty. Yeah, get the Maxx 4s instead and keep it stock. If not, you might as well get the xmaxx 8s since you'll spend the same amount of money on the maxx 😂
Haa, Usually takes 3-4 cups before I find my words in the morning
Hey Mark great videos on tge hoss really liked the one at skate park😁 I noticed your the traxxas man. I'm new to the hobby and have the rustler vxl-5 and want to make it brushless and was wondering if I need to use a 5mm or a 3.175 shaft on the motor I want to use? I hope you can help me out and let me know thanks.
Really like the way you do some tricks of the Hoss👏👏👏
But you really convince me of getting the Maxx instead.
It will be nice to see a tutorial video of how to hop then jump or flip with your RC truck like Maxx.
Whe you do that tricks with Hoss is that a stocked?
That intro gave me a good LOL 😆
Hoss took a beating last vid 😄
This thing costs £500 here in the UK. Its direct price competitor is any Arrma 6s rig. It's hard to imagine why someone would buy the Hoss.
I think traxxas needs to come out with a nitro & electric truggy. Im surprised they still haven't came out with one being they're such a good platform.
Mark what's up man. I'm new to the hobby and it is consuming my paychecks already lol. Anyhow my question is how do you now what a good or bad servo is
What’s up from Hawaii Oahu yes you KO it but tough little guy like your videos hope you review the outcast 8s I know that your a Traxxas guy anyway be safe Aloha
Let’s talk about that ARRMA box!
I like the Hoss but my fully upgraded Stampede 4×4 VXL TSM makes buying it pointless. It costs a pretty penny when upgraded, but that's just the hobby. I always get excited with new parts.
Food for thought:
I just converted my stampede to a hoss. Mostly because I broke the chassis and front bulkhead jumping and needed to buy one anyways...but...
Basically all you need from the hoss is: chassis, battery holder, center driveshaft (and cover), shock towers, and body. Total was just over a hundred dollars.
The whole front and rear bulk heads just bolt right onto the hoss chassis. All of my electronics (and motor mounts) bolted right into the hoss chassis. Since I am keeping the stampede motor, I let the slipper clutch stay as well.
Anything beyond that can be upgrades as stuff wears out or breaks...such as tires, servo, larger motor, center diff...
All in all it would cost about 300 if you went hog wild and just did it all.
What was in the box at beginning of video???
thing i like about the truck is hearing the norther accent saying hoss.sounds like hass in nyc.
I saw the arrma box yess
What Hobbywing EZRun ESc would you recommend?
I’m confused should I get this or should I get a slash 4x4 vxl ??
Does the traxxas hoss motor need a fan?
x maxx 8s vs hoss which one better sir?
I seen that Outcast 8s 🧐
🤘🏼🤘🏼
Xmaxx or maxx??
You think you can make a video on them.. wanna know what to buy next
We pour out coffee the same way! Cream first then coffee, no need for a spoon that way.
Definitely with you for the price I’d rather buy the Maxx
🍺😎👍🏽
I WAS AT THE LAST VID IN THE GRAY GRAY CAR BEHIND U IN THE TIME on the vid 5:00
How about describing it as a high cg chassis 4x4 rustler, since it has the same wheelbase as a rustler and many more rustler parts? Wouldn't that be more accurate? It seems that some people just don't realize what all is different from the 4x4 stampede and the new rustler.
Traxxas right in their forum calls it the Rustler cousin. All of the videos in this series have just rubbed me the wrong way. Like he tried to rush it to be first and got too much wrong that a little research would have fixed.
get the green gtr shocks it’ll make it look just like the maxx
In my opinion the traxxas hoss is basically a rustler 4x4 with a monster truck package.
Steel Gears--- SEALED Much better CENTER DIFF--- Awesome 540XL motor and much MUCH BETTER CLEARENCE...
Similar in wheelbase and some suspension parts YES
Was that an arrma box that I seen?
Did you know that the 540 motor is also in the spartan boat which is 6s!
So theoretically you could put in an e revo 6s esc and let the hoss fly. That is if it fits of course
@@brysonkuhn3290 Nope. I asked traxxas support. The marine motor is rated for more power than the land version. It's weird.
@@gasolinediesel972 oh wow that's weird. I thought the marine version was just more waterproof.
@@brysonkuhn3290 It's pretty weird. When you go on the traxxas website and you go on either the maxx or the hoss and select motors and electronics, it'll tell you that the motor is not for use in marine models.
You got the outcast didn't you🤜🏻🤛🏻
Is this faster then the erevo
Huh... I was reccomended to not use a metal spur gear in my e revo 2.0, people said the plastic gear is meant to break so nothing else in your driveline does and I’ve seen people break metal gears self righting on them
Ah finally, get to see what a hardcore Traxxas fan who is TRUE to his brand will have to say about his 1st Arrma.
Yup Traxxas number 1, except for most of their Upgrades.
The Hoss should sell for $400. $480 is too close to the Maxx like you said. A motor and center diff improvement over the Rustler vxl 4x4 don't make the $80 price jump make sense to me when they're included with the Hoss as a whole.
Ahhhhhh Haha no more cars I've spent over 500 dollars on my Rustler 4x4 vxl and yet I ain't done yet. But who cares that car totally deserves it's an awesome car.
What oil in the shocks
what is your day job?
Totally need more hobby people around me.....but definitely getting me one....being a big kid again....lol amd gettting what I couldnt as a kid...love the videos...keep em comming
That's why I got the maxx and you really dont need to upgrade anything . Until it breaks parts lol
This or the Arrma Granite 4x4 v3? 🤔
Mark, you have completed your RC Hobby training with the Arrma purchase and are now Jedi Master of RC.
Although Traxxas fans may say you have crossed over to the Dark side. lol
Sludog that is so funny but true! There’s a shift in the force and ARRMA IS HIS NAME!
great vid as always ... we love the Hoss it can take so much punishment
So it’s a old slash 4x4 with new arms and a body? I might be wrong but I own both ldg and high cg slash’s so just an observation
It has a new shorter chassis and various improvements over a slash, but there are similarities. It's much more like a high chassis rustler 4x4.
This actually has a new chassis.
yeah i did get the MAXX🍻
Arrmas are nice at first but when you bash they break like crazy
Redwolf Rc And G I do find that. I’ve been going towards kits like a Tekno EB48.4 1/8 Buggy. It’s the only RC that comes back with me in one piece every time and I jump that thing as far it can go in the air!
What would be the best car to get deeper into the hobby and maybe racing, like an sct or a ebuggy or etruggy
Get a slash ultimate it has all the nice upgrades and is a lcg it is pretty much a ready to run platinum which is the race one.
@@andrewkelly3702 that or maybe a Tekno 410.3 sct
@Jacob Hunter I don’t know my tecknos but know there strong.
Thinking about getting hoss or maxx , which you recommend?
Maxx if paying full msrp. The Hoss sounds more appealing with his hobby shop's pricing. But I'd still go for the Maxx if it's in your budget.
Yeah, if the hoss is just a little more than a rustler, then it's a killer deal.
R J so is the maxx faster??
@@ericarmendariz1177 Yes, apparently same motor but 4s capable.
@@dimwitrj The maxx isn't faster. More power does not always = faster. The hoss is much lighter than the maxx, making it faster despite being less powerful. I wouldn't buy either. Why the hell would you want a 4s maxx for $550 when you would get a 6s erevo for $600?
Reminds me to much of my Stampede 4x4 that couldn't handle 3s. I rather just get the Maxx instead 🤷♂️
🏎️Good
Metal gears and center diff might've just sold it for me
I see you have a lot of cars laying around. Do you sell them? Dm me please. Great vids man.
I can’t justify the price of this compared to the arma granite :( sucks cause I really like Traxxas.
I don't see how this is an upgrade to the Rustler 4×4 vxl at all. Maybe it just needs a weight on the front end. But I also think the chassis is too short.
So a better motor, esc fan, metal spur gear, upgraded center diff, bigger tires etc are not upgrades?
@@nobodynoone3428 It doesn't handle tho...or go fast without lifting up...
@@nobodynoone3428 It just ollies cuz its got a big ass motor with a wheelie bar on a short chassis. But the power isn't really usable. Its kinda stupid if you ask me...
@@cheddartreez6826 That's all about preference. Some people like MTs more than buggies for example. I prefer the Rustler personally, but can't deny the Hoss has upgrades.
i’m probably gonna put that 540xl motor in my rustler 4x4
If I get one I will becuase I have a extra one of those 540xl from my traxxas spartan.
Razr Cageogic - i’m gonna do the same except i’ll run the 3500 motor for a bit and then in the winter i’ll get that motor
Eres mexicano??
The motor actually is originally from the spartan
Nope. Both motors are called the 540xl, but the spartan is rated for 6s. Hoss/maxx is 4s. The spartan motor is an 1800kv. Hoss/maxx are 2400kv.
I see you’re tired of breaking your traxxas. Saw that arrma 😳
Arma Tough Baby 😂hahaha
Right, because Arrma never breaks and the parts are literally everywhere if it ever does, but it won't because they are indestructible. No one has ever had a single Arrma problem.
@ Nobody No One arrmas bend like gosh dang bananas stock go whatch one of Kevin Talbots video with a new 6s arrma
@@andrewkelly3702 Yeah, but you can spend an extra $200 or $300 to help prevent that right?
@Nobody No One who actually wants spend $200 dollars on a brand new car right away but you do have a point.
Keep that cream out of the cup! ;)
Na Schumacher menace 21!
It's not bullet proof, so what's the point 🤔🤔
$429 I would by that all day from the hobby shop. My hobby shops suck. All of them
It’s too close to the maxx, not sure why they wouldn’t make a buggy or something new!
WHAT IS YOUR JOB
So you buy a rc and right out the box you need to upgrade it? I don't have to do that to my associated products. Especially after spending 500 after tax on it lol. I have a first gen sc10. The pro comp one and I have launched it as high as my house. (Single story) it drove off. Guess what my slash did? Shock cap blew off lol. For ypu all looking at this truck why don't u look at the associated rival for 299. With the extra 150 or so u could upgrade the esc and motor to something better then the vxl crap . U can find the mamba x for around 200 and run 6s in there. Standing backflips lol. Traxxas are over priced entry-level rc's.
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Ik this video was 2 years ago, but CREAMER FORST BEFORE COFFEEE
I think this thing should’ve been priced at $400.
That truck looks great, but plastic servo gears in the year of our lord 2020... Come on, Traxxas...
Not on the Hoss I am getting the Maxx for sure
First
Yay
Here their asking $970 for the hoss, no way!
I don’t even think the Maxx is good value at $1100, still better than the Hoss.
I like the Hoss, but not worth it for a 1/10 basher. Stampede 4x4 VXL at $700. Now it will be $970 if you want their cheapest.😂🤣
Why do people not mention it’s 22mph slower than advertised? If I bought it and it said 60 plus on the box, I highly doubt traxxas would refund my money for THEIR false advertisement
because it can do it with a 3s lipo and probably the optional gearing in box
@@f687sNFM yeah with gearing over heating everything and flaming up. Let alone if you take it off road with no torque because of the high gear ratio. Get outta here with that
@@Biowolf626 You won't overheat it. It can do 60 mph with the optional gearing. They do this all the time. The only traxxas vehicle that I know of that will do it's advertised speed out of the box is the udr. The xo1 only does like 40 mph out of the box. You need to change the gearing and unlock it through the app to do 100 mph. On the back of the box on the hoss it tells you that you need to change the gearing to do 60, and that it only does 40 on the stock gearing.
Our self rightening wont work. We called traxxas they tell us we need the link moduler to reset the receiver. Makes no sense why i got to purchase that. The 4x4 lays on its back makes noise wobbles but never flips back
in europe price will be 520e
Pro Line tires suck! Get Duratrax belted tires for the Xmaxx! Sorry wrong vid
No mood no view
It's a 350$ car not a 500$ one
What makes it $350?
@@nobodynoone3428 the fact it's a stampede except 1 inch bigger and minor modification like the big motor and tires
@@sic7475 Check out the vrcmag video. It's not what you think.
@@nobodynoone3428 I've watched 6 different videos on it
It is a big upgrade from stampede
i just got one that shit is trash
Over priced and under spec
Scam!!!