I'm more of a basher so the TRX-4 is the truck for me. Great at crawling but 2nd gear high speed is awesome for bashing around. I used to have I highly modified Slash 4x4 that went over 60mph. I bashed it hard so I was always breaking parts. I am enjoying the slower speeds from crawlers. Breaking parts is a very rare problem now.

"Something better is the enemy of something good" ... It would be boring, if the TRX would have been the state of the art forever. So it is the way of measures and countermeasures that there is always something better or more elaborated following. Doesn't make the TRX bad at all. I still like mine.

Awesome video. Wasn’t expecting the Gladiator to win. For me I still prefer the SCX10-2 Cherokee over the Gladiator both functionally and aesthetically. It’s nice having one crawler without portals and extra functions. I’d still go with the Defender if I had the money to blow. Just because the transmission and unlocking diffs are more useful than DIG. Edit: plus the gladiator transmitter situation. Would have to change that on a $520 vehicle

Great video!! Love my gladiator out of the box still think it's the most capable rig I've owned. I'm running hobbywing fusion brushless combo. Proline hydrax tires, wheel spacers along with wheel weight and a 4 ch remote for the two speed and dig

GLADIATOR wins (GOLD first place), TRX-4 DEFENDER (second place SILVER) 3RD place REDCAT GEN8 bronze, wow! that's very exciting rc trial run, it get's better all the time, Muscle and POWER!

I own a defender, loving it, changed tires just for fun, base battery that come with it is not very good but does the job, I think the defender build quality, body details, portal axles, 2 speed, lockers remote control beat competition by far even to this day in 2022. Axial and Arrma have work to do to catch up to Traxxas. I also own an x maxx, it's a beast.

I would probably buy the TRX-4 just for the body, that Defender is sexy.

Trx 4 still unbeatable :)

Great video. I’d say the trx4 still won being the old dawg and coming that close to a brand new rc. I’d like to see the stock blazer/bronco against it.

I own both the Capra and trx 4 sport, so I don’t have a favorite brand, but i would go with trx 4 simply because of turning radius 👌🏻

Nice comparison, and very entertaining. Your video doesn't answer the question which one burns longer, but maybe that's not that inportant in crawling. 😁 The Gladiator is the one I would buy at the moment. But wait, the TRX-4 Blazer has the coolest look. Or better choose the SCX-24 Chevy and modify it into a baby fall guy truck? Guess I need to watch some more of your videos to decide. 👍 Greeting from Germany, Hilmar.

Differential lock or dig function? For me TRX4. Both cars are visually beautiful, but the TRX4 looks more realistic. In the Czech Republic, the price is practically the same as about $ 700

I will not buy another RC car. I will not buy another RC car. I will not buy another RC car. :-) Very informative video, as usual. If you could only have one of the two (and had to keep it stock), which would you get?

This seemed more like a draw, rather than one beating the other.

Nice video .... I would suggest you get with someone for a day or two and learn how to use the dig. It works great for down hills straighting the front in very tight situations. The most valuable mod you can make to any rig. I would get the SCX 10 stretch the wheelbase to about 13.5 with jato rod ends or make custom links. Lighten it up and replace the body with a G6.

On my scx10iii I shaved down the panhard mount and gained as much steering on a left turn as a right turn

Lovely video, thank you. I would be adding the scx10 iii to the collection, its a stunning truck, but at the current price point the traxxas is still the winner. The lack of unlocking differentials and the tiny tooth difference between high/low gear is very disappointing from axial considering its years after the trx release

Good video brother, that is a nice machine wow, very impressive indeed, feel like I'm cheating on my trx4s 🤣

Nice job! I have a Gladiator & a TRX4 & both are excellent rigs, but I just love the Gladiator. I have to like the way a rig looks & for me that trumps ultimate performance.

One of your best videos to date! 👊🦡🤘

Even though the Galdiator won this round - I would like to see the performance increase it gets when all of the teething issues it has (bad left turn, stock tires, etc...) have been fixed (maybe you could then see how it compares to the fully modified TRX-4 too). on a side note - could you make a video where you go through and test which 550 size motors can fit into which crawlers? I know you can easily fit the hobbywing fusion into the SCX-10-3 gladiator and an element RC chassis but can it also fit into an old SCX-10-2? and if it can't, how you can modify it so it does. love your videos!

Another great video. Thanks for what you do here.

My first hobby grade RC was a Traxxas so I understand the strong following with them. Over the years I’ve switched to Axial mostly for the aftermarket/customization support. Hard to argue the SCX10 isn’t the most modular platform out there. Even thoughi run Axial I’m not a fan of the scx10.3s BUT when it comes down to it, it’s a trail/crawl rig and the Axial looked ALOT more stable on the rocks than the Traxxas hands down.

Please review versus the TRX-4 G500/Bronco/Blazer. These TRX-4 Models perform better!

You can use it for climbing you put the rear wheels in neutral and the front tires grab you and pull you up

Dat tug of war looked like a RC ballerina lmfao......XD

I know I’m a little late but you held both the Scx10 iii gladiator and wrangler back in the race as the have a 2 speed transmission but you left the dig option in so just saying it does have an option for second gear just have to use the dig servo for the transmission or upgrade to a 4 Chanel radio with another servo for the transmission

Looks like that was a fun day. I'll probably get an scx10iii wrangler.

I’m a fan of Axial and Traxxas and I will admit I’m a huge fan of the scx10.2 but not so much the scx10.3 but very surprised as it looks like it is the new king! I think traxxas spent too much time worrying about the top speed and cruise control features while axial focused more on trail/climbing like the dig function and the long wheelbase helps with climbing and descending. Just imagine the scx10.3 on better tires! For racing I like Traxxas (slash etc) But for trails and crawling I think Axial is better, that’s just what they’ve focused on mostly

I would love to see a good review on the new PROLINE BIG BORE SCALER SHOCKS on that gladiator or any truck...#RCreview

I disabled the dig on mine and put the servo on the two speed because I bought mine more as a trail truck than a crawler.

compair the others without the tire like the bronco or the k5 even the sport

Love the vids but not sure this was a fair fight. The defender is a trail crawler and the gladiator is a rock crawler. It should do better on the rocks. Also 1 1/2 inches in wheel base and not as top heavy makes a massive difference. The bronco or the Chevy would be closer fight probably and they are even trail crawlers also. The sport would be the equivalent in all honesty, Just with the Traxxas body on it! The fact that the defender is close actually says more positive about the defender then the other way around. Just a thought. Have a good day and stay safe. Keep them vids a rolling. 😁👍. The gladiator does look a lot nicer tho I will say that. Sharp looking. More like the 6x6. Kinda sleek even.

How about plastic and gear thickness and strength test.

Not sure what this proves. But always fun to watch!

I just got the Gladiator and several times during this video I noticed when you was talking about the gladiator you was pointing to the defender and vice verse. Like at the end you said the Gladiator won and your camera pointed over to the defender. other than that nice video.

For me i'll make an combination rig to the competitor. Like Trx4 chassis/transmission, using the Ar45 axle & gladiator originally wheelbase 😂😂

was the trx-4 in crawl mode?

Do you Think maybe you could do a gladiator 3 and trx4 sport video comparison?

Very helpful video. I’m thinking of entering into this hobby with my son and I’ve been on the fence with what platform to start with.

Don't like look of all these modern jeep bodied RC's but Do like the look of that Gladiator though...maybe it's the extra length makes it look better, do think putting a TRX Bronco/blazer up against it would of been fairer though

Gotta put the TRX-4 in crawl mode in the ESC.

Did you ever figure out how to fix the servo arm from hitting the panhard mount on the scx10 iii? Is there any aftermarket that fixes this issue? Trying to figure out how to fix mine so I get full turning radius. Thanks!

Im thinking about getting the gladiator

Aren't the Bronco or Blazer better than the defender box stock? Between those and Gladiator, which to pick?

awesome review for gladiator!!

Well the gladiator body fit the trx4

I’m torn between both I saw a used trx 4 on eBay for 325 come with the battery and transmitter whats the first thing I should check out on a used trx 4 ?

Nicely Done mate!

Is this spot up be De Anza?

i’m more likely scx10, looked smooth when climbing and more realistic.

your's is the only Gladiator review I've seen where the dig servo did not burn out in the first hour. Any problems with the dig servo?

Is the trx4 defender true scale of real defender? I think it is larger than 1:10

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I dont know if I should get the new trx4 2021 bronco or this axial gladiator!!! Helpppppp

Lol the scx10 3 has a 2 speed aswell just factory isn't engaged

can you possibly compare it with the gs02 komodo pickup please....

Are you going to do a video on the steering fix ?

I would like to build a trx4 but my next build is gonna be a scx10 raw builders kit

The real winner is the defender because it is a better crawler

This is not related to the video but I just got a trx4 sport and I’m using a 3s 2200 50c battery. Will 50c cause my truck to overheat? Should I get a 30c or 20c?

Don't like that heavy defender body at all , i would have use the sport. And I don't care about one beating the other cause most people are going to modify them anyways. Love my trx4 but next for me is the Capra 1.9.

I just bought the defender but i kinda regret it after watching this lol just like the look of the gladiator better in stock

not gonna lie, trx4 is overkill but I still wanna have it.

Anyone know why a trx4 would turn while backing up? I recently went from a normal controller to a 4 channel controller and new transmitter on the chassis. Since then the trx4 turns while backing but is straight while driving. Please help!!!

Does the Defender have same platform as bronco?

Wow!!! Axial #1

I would say it was a tie but good vid

You should do the scx10 ii vs trx4

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How does your modified scx10 ii stand up to the Gladiator?

they look funny as they try to pull each other lol!

wow im early

Do you think that the gladiator or trx4 is a better platform to mod to hell

Wow the gladiator might actually be real competition for the trx4,doesnt do half bad at all

Before chopping my defender body dramatically that’s the most stable of seen it hopping up and down 🤣🤣

Hey guys ID like to add a request for a review. Ive been looking at the super cheap brushless esc and motor combos on amazon. You know the sub 50 dollar ones. ID love to see an honest review and testing of one

axial copy of trxxas got it fight after 3 years lol

I go for axial I have not watched it ima about to

Does the scx10 have a small fan on it´s esc?

The defender has an disadvantage because of the heavy body

First thing, take that spare tire off the Defender. Absolutely ruins its climbing abilities.

I enjoyed a great video let's be friends. 😀😀 우리 친구 해요!!!!!

who is a fan of traxxas

If you had the rustler it would win

Axial better 👍

the defender defends. go figure

RIP brushed motors....

Would have been better using the sport TRx4, you know the weight is offset with the defender. Defender isn’t the best at climbing because of the body

Im just here to see axial playing catch up traxxas wins again

Face on Face Off Face on Face Off LOL

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You didn't even hook up the two speed in the gladiator. Not a cool review.

mask on young child outside thats weird

I like how the trx4 is better at everything except what it’s meant to do lmao

sir! notice me haha

Of course the scx iii is gonna beat the trx4 in most categories. Axial took the trx4 and said "we gotta make it better than this."

that was such a one sided review I disliked your vid

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