Wow, gotta respect the Gen8 for holding its own against the more expensive players in the segment.

"Always answer the children" That is the way to go in my mind too. You become instantly the number one attraction when you are rcing. But the dads also get very interested. So recrute more rc enthusiasts of the future !

Great job Francis! Redcat owes you for this one! Many KZfaq RC content creators dismissed the gen8 a long time ago over kits fetching double the cost... but consumers appreciate this type of comparison. Thank you sir

The Gen 8 definitely held it's own. Was really impressed with how well it climbed. Love the bodies on all them but the SCX10 Jeep body is killer!

Keep up the great work Fran your really setting standards for how rc should be reviewed 👍🏻 non biased professional reviews 💯

I'm getting that Redcat 🙌👏

kinda surprised at the scx10.3 was. Not as good as it should be I feel for being a new rig.

I really appreciate your reviews. You put the vehicles through their paces that’s for sure.

Great video but should of used the Bronco instead of the defender . just my opinion 🤔

Still very happy with my Gen 8. I’ve done all the mods suggested by you and in the order you suggested, the improvements were very noticeable. Have more coming as well. Every once in a while I think about getting a smaller less “shoe box” body, but it looks so cool and different from what’s out there. Thanks for contributing to my confirmation bias

I continue to be surprised and impressed by my Gen 8. It seems to be the best bang for the buck. I love your videos. Keep up the great work!

Really looking forward in taking the Gen 8! Keep the good job man! absolutely Love your vids!

This is the video I was hoping for, thanks! I have the Defender and love it. My wife and I plan on building the Axial. I may have to pick up the Gen8 sometime in the future. I think we cannot go wrong with any one of these rigs. Like them all. Hard to choose a winner.

Really appreciate your non biased reviews!

I really like that you did a more apples-to-apples scale comparison. I'd also be interested to see a shootout between these three with the most worthwhile mods that improve the performance (optimizing weight distrution, proper weight shock oil, etc...) while still keeping the spirit of a scale crawler.

Love the comment re answering kids’ questions - totally agree - need to inspire and usher the next generation of RC drivers and lead by example. Introducing my 5 year old with an SCX24. Love your videos - fun, technical, informative, and gets right to the point. Thank u! Keep em coming! 😄 #TRX4 #crawlers

Starting to think about adding the Gen 8 to my rig line up! best bang for the buck!

I made a video today of making a new trail on my backyard course for my crawler! I have the gen 8 as well. This video was awesome. Good job!

I have a Gen8 and wouldn't trade it for either of the others.

Great video. An actual head to head comparison. First one I have seen with stock vehicles.

Amazing job on this comparison. Thank you!!

Redcat did it right. Hard to beat for the money! Once again another nice review from you guys!

I'm getting a gen 8 next month just for trails and having fun not rock crawler thanks for the info on good and bad great view brother keep up the good work

I just bought a gen 8 and a gen 7 pro, still waiting for the rest of my order to show up so we can play with them, very excited!!

Nice! I have a TRX4 orange Defender with brass portal covers as well as ally beadlocks with flexy foam inserts. It drives scale, which is what I love about it, but that Gen8 was a surprise package as a stock item, especially on a budget. My TRX4 has too many cosmetic upgrades as I used to collect 1:18 cars before getting into RC, so I love the details available for it. But i f I was starting out, that Gen8 is an excellent rig.

Just ordered a gen8 without reading many reviews or any videos. I’m looking forward to it. I used to wheel a heavily modified tamiya cco1 with new bright f150 short box stepside body. and it did very well surprisingly. That was like 6 years ago. The redcat looks to be a great underdog on the trails

Never ignore a kid ... true words. It'll happen alot, so be nice everyone!

I love to see your comparison videos! I like capabilities each one has. This is where the modding comes in to make improvements. I have a trx4 that I changed to the 12.3 wb. Also did an enduro ifs which I can't wait to try and my tf2 swb rc4wd which does better than I thought. Keep up the great videos

Just ordered a Gen 8 Redcat Axe edition, can't wait

Very informative video. Keep up the great work!

It's crazy how the cheapest rc is out crawling the more expensive ones. I was on a whole day search for the right crawler and settled for the gen 7 for price and true ready to run that it comes with charger and battery. And I'm a noob as well. Thanks for the great review.

Very impressed with the Gen 8, it would be interesting to see how a RC4WD Gelande would do against them, admittedly I'm biased as I have a Gelande

Nicely done video, like all you do! Love to see the tamiya cr-01 once in a comparison! Keep up the good work

I'm loving my Gen8 Axe. Brought brass knuckles for both front & rear, made a massive difference in both accents & decents. It's the 1st crawler I've had & 100% 👍👍 Would like better tyres as the sidewalls on the Irok Super Swamper' s is a big letdown when side hilling. U can c them folding & flopping/rolling sideways. Another Gr8 video THANK YOU 👍

Another great review. I'm finishing up my Gen8 build now. Mostly a trail truck, stock motor / ESC upgraded servo, and most of the build time went into the details for scaling-trailing version of the Redcat. Is there a way to send photos of the builds?

Great video man the gen8 is really a proven chassis change out those bumpers and skids or remove em should help approach, departure, and hangup.

I have that defender and I love, but I want the other 2. Can never have to many rigs!!

Francis... There's a brand new trick for the SCX10 III, if you're interested. Changing the Transmission Gears to those for the STRAIGHT Axle Gears (outlined in the Manual) will give nearly the SAME Gearing as the TRX-4 in 1st Gear. I'm STILL NOT a SCX10 III fanboy.... But I think it deserves a more even fight, with available stock parts. 😉 I would still remove the Roll Cage. It's pointless and you can barely see it anyway. Like the Element... I don't think it's been given the fairest opportunity. And I DON'T mean you - I mean the RC press in general. The SCX10 III has had a LOT of engineering. Like the Element, it's potential hasn't been reached yet. 😉 They BOTH have a heavy LCG Chassis, similar to the $800 VS4-10 Pro! Stay SAFE Bro! 😷 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

Just got the scx 10 3 for my 63ed birthday. Thanks for all your video's ART

Nice comparison, especially because I don't own Hyrax tyres but I do have KM3 in predator compound.

😁👍 Gen 8 For the win for the price it's a best buy out of these crawlers you show!

Another great video. These are quite appreciated. I notice this and a few of other videos where you engage the children around you. Hats off to you for that. 👍🏽 The Gen 8 supeised me a little on this. I was considering a second crawler (I have the trx4 defender) and the Gen 8 may be a viable option. Thanks again.

btw. beautiful Trails over there, perfect to test their limits, imo there is not 1 Winner but 3 Winners !! they all did good on their way up and down ! The difference between those cars is so small, yet they all totally different somehow if u understand what i mean. Sorry for my bad english

Man! They all look beautiful and with the right upgrades for each, they all could be the rig to get. Lol I just typed what you just said. (I’m typing this as I’m watching) I like the way you comment btw, makes me feel like I’m watching a slow pace sports channel or the Olympics.

Nice video of some Great trucks making Great climbs 👍🏼Thanks

Nice video, awesome chanel, best rewievs, great comparison... Thanks for sharing and keep coming!!!

I've only run a couple redcats and they've all been decent vehicles. They're the 80% of a solution for half the price and they're very reliable. They're our Honda Accord 6MTs and I love them

Awesome channel and video thank you

Such an impressive Video ! im so hyped for my Gen8 i just ordered cuz i rly feel the love RedCat put into it, the Gen7 was a whole different story imo, not so much love there =). That Gen8, even tho with that heavy body is the but best bang for the buck imo if u put even more "love" into it. i already got some lead weights sitting here for the fronttires, that may help some with the front weight while climbing. All of those 3 are beautiful Cars !! but i felt in love with the Gen8 cuz it has this super classic + muscular body plus it has alot of improvements that u would need to add on the others

Thank you for your Videos!! Very good work, thanks a lot !!

excellent content guy keep up the good content

a long awaited video.. 👍👍👍

As always good job, gracias.

Your right on the upgrade making a change,but would also say that the driver makes a difference in how the truck will preform,awesome video😎😎👍👍

Great video 👍 I love my Gen 8 Scout. I've been upgrading it here and there with Redcat upgrade parts and it's a beast. Redcat flat belly pan really helped it climbing rocks..

love my gen 8 best value for the price preforms very well

Great video but maybe compare with same tires on all 3 with same body. Eg trx4 kit vs scx10 iii kit

im torn.. not sure which to buy.. thx for the great content!

Another great video. Love your channel and your honest reviews. Myself and nephews are wanting to get into crawlers. After watching lots of videos I love the Trx4 Sport and the Redcat Gen8. In an ideal world I would love to buy both but in the uk that would cost about £740 as both are around the £360 £370 price. So in your opinion would you say performance wise right out of the box would you say gen8 or trx4 sport without upgrades. Many thanks. Keep up the great work

your revievs are cool !

Awesome comment with kids, thats what makes rc fun and grow.

Just got the PURPLE BEAST😈 redcat gen8 V2 and is a beast out the box, ZERO REGRETS AT ALL! Great video

I feel like if you pull the tire on the rear of the trx4 its a whole different animal. good video

i like all three :), and your videos too

I still love my TRX 4 79 bronco.the lighter body and shorter wheelbase makes all the difference.love your comparisons, refreshing to see when everything is fair.👍

Great vid, but I think there are a few things to keep in mind. First, all the videos are from different date. Maybe TRX4 and Gen8 the same date but def SCX 10 III from different date. There should be a proper shootout once we can get out again. Second there should be compared with the same tire all of them (Hyrax). And as you said, maybe removing the spare tire on the Defender and maybe also remove the rear bumper as the other two barely have a rear bumper and better departure angles. I think that would level the field a little including weight. Love your vids.

3:50 - points to gen8! I'm planning to post a video up soon about my gen8 experience (this will be a first for me), but I've done a ton of practical upgrades to it and even developed my own body mount system for the Proline Hilux Toyota SR5 body. Changing the body transforms the GEN8!

Please keep same view angle each car. now it is difficult to compare with each other

Having a hard time deciding between gen8 and enduro. What's your recommendation? First time into crawling, whats the best option....enduro vs gen8 shootout??;)

just got a gen 9 and love it put a proline jeep body on it and its a thing of beauty

I have a question? Is the redcat gen 8 axe edition worth the extra cost as opposed to the regular gen 8?

Great video. Do you have a link to the parts to fix the gen 8 belly bump ? Thanks for all your hard work on the channel.

Very accurate test. Nicely done sir. 👍👍😎😎✌✌

excellent video my friend .keep up the good content :))

I’ve got the blazer and my daughter has the trx6. Love them. Want something different in a kit once something’s in stock.

Great review. 👍

This was an excellent video, this was exactly what I needed to see. I've been going back and forth on a few different models, and this has finally sold me on the Gen8. I was leaning heavily toward it anyway, because of the looks and the price tag. But knowing it performs this well is icing on the cake.

I don’t understand why someone would give this a thumbs down, must be a jealous competitive channel cause there was no call for the thumbs down.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. This can try to make up for a little bit of that. All my rc crawlers each have there own little nitch. Some can do some and some can’t, it definitely amazes me what some can do and my comp trucks can’t. Pisses me off a little bit, but happy at the same time, a few of my Vaterra Ascenders do very well for what they are and no where near setup for serious crawling.

Hi, I'm a newby at crawling I was wondering if you could explain what I need to start with, keeping the budget at about mid range, thanks,😀😀😀

The Defender is awesome looking.

I extended the wheelbase of my Redcat so now it climbs and descends much better. It is however more prone to high centering

Love my gen 8,but haven’t been as reliable as I thought;wasn’t that much cheaper than trx4.... still love that body...

That SCXIII is no shelf queen. Look at those scratches and dirt keep up the great reviews. I have Gen8 Axe and SCXIII both are great crawlers.

I was wondering if you could tell me where this trail is I live in the bay area and am looking for new places to crawl

Nice comparo. Having a bit of regret selling my Gen8 platform. For me it has its merits against the ‘favorites’. Maybe I’ll get one again soon...build up from a PACK.

I have both the gen 8 and trx4 both great trucks

Love the moto ...👍

It’s also the matter of tire brands on the rc cars

I bought the Redcat , the only mods I have done so far are tire & wheels, lights & moving the bumpers in & rock sliders up. Love it so far. I have found that I do better sith a 2cell battery & always get into trouble using the 3 cell.

I make a point to see what you have to say about things, you and only a few others, good reviews and input are good to have, but I feel many of these comparisons area bit nit-picky, since as you pointed out, any mods or adjustment can change the dynamics of any of them. They all prove to be good vehicles and have strengths and weaknesses, but none to the point of being too much better or worse. In the end the real question is, are they worth the money, for all three the answer is absolutely. Thanks again, you add much to the hobby.

super cool video my friend, like it, have a nice day)

Love my trx4 Blazer, an with some new tires for my gen 8 I think I have the perfect pair for crawling. They get along great.

Hello Francis, I'm thinking of buying my first RC crawler but I can't decide between the TRX 4 defender and the red cat gen 8. I feel I would go for the gen 8 axe edition just because of the upgrades I feel I would do anyway. Which one would be your go to between TRX 4 and gen 8 axe. Thank you.

Love how my gen 8 crawls. To bad 3 weeks in and my front portals and cva pinion input gears are toast.... parts nowhere to be found(cvs at least)

I think the scx 10 3 looks the best and the trx4 has the best under carriage nice video 👍👍👊🔥🔥

How can you make a comparison if they’re not box stock?

would love to see the same review after the mods have been done to all these crawlers, to see the difference from stock across the board

In your opinion which climber did you like the best I'm having a hard time making a decision to purchase one any advice would be grateful thanks

Awesome!

I have been debating on the gen 8 vs the trx4 sport, this past week the gen 8 dropped to $270 now is that a more enticing deal? Do you think with the price difference I can put some mods in it to be similar to the trx4 performance or just buy a trx4?