The CHEAP Rock Crawler Nobody Told Me About! This FTX Mauler is awesome!

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The FTX Mauler (RGT Rock Hammer) has been about for quite sometime, but this is the first time I've had a chance to test it! I am very impressed at it's 'Out of The Box' performance! An Underrated Cheap RC Crawler. (Cheaper than a Traxxas TRX4 or Axial SCX10 III etc...)
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@matthewmorton6462 3 жыл бұрын

FTX make the hobby so accessible to anyone and they offer so many so you can try out the different types of RC without breaking the bank

@arthurmills6981 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these. They're AWESOME!! A very capable crawler and can crawl over nearly everything! I hope you enjoy it. Have fun!

@roblowrie1969 3 жыл бұрын

My son has one of these, and he loves it. The steering is made much better by cutting off the steering lock stops, and if you cut the tyres and take alternate tread blocks out, it get loads more grip. The foams turn to concrete in the cold, so he's running large hair doughnuts in the tyres now, and it outperforms my TRX4 sometimes. He runs it through large puddles, and the only issues he's had is the servo gave up in thick mud, so was replaced with a £10 DSServo, and the spur and pinion gave up, but that was a £7 replacement. I also have a fully sealed aluminium gearbox to go in it, with an Scx10ii belly plate to allow it to fit in. It's an awesome crawler, and good to see it on your channel. My sons watched it twice now. 😁👍🏻

@kodak_jack 3 жыл бұрын

The weather certainly explains why one gets into vehicles vs quads. With vehicles, you have a chance, especially with wind. With quads, you just sit and look out the window.

@threefingeredrc 3 жыл бұрын

Nice great find. Thank you for looking out.

@justindover8142 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always!!! Can't wait for the next video!!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@SharkysGarageRCandMore 3 жыл бұрын

This is definitely my next rc purchase, thanks Phil !

@NoLimitRC87 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant review Phil 👏 FTX have come on a long way I joined a FTX group on Facebook and some of the rigs people have done are out of this world, I think this one has loads of potential

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they have some really good rigs!

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome truck, dude! 😃 Fantastic run there! And fantastic review as well! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@pipnmaz 3 жыл бұрын

I have one a Mauler and I love it. I posted a recent video showing mine with rear steer installed. The turning circle on it as stock is quite poor so I fitted a front axle and servo straight on the back and with just a couple of extra wires from the receiver to power the rear servo and a servo reversing lead the rear axle turns with the front to tighten up the turning circle - it makes a world of difference. Also upgraded front and rear servos to some reasonable 15kg servos, added a light bar to the front and a custom paint job with green plastidip.

@kevtrem341 3 жыл бұрын

My 5 year old son loves his Mauler, had it about 6 months now. Stock servo lasted 4 month's and the motor has just started failing. Its had about 150hours of use running solely 2S lipo. Brilliant rigs and great for introduction to crawling.

@LeoGnarleyardo 3 жыл бұрын

Dude. You find the best rigs to review. I want one now... that stance looks great for a bit of fun

@jeremymiller2340 3 жыл бұрын

Well that rock crawling rig is for sure bright lol, dig the body graphics. Beautiful landscape brother!😎 nice touch with the thunder at the end!!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude. All that weather was recorded over a 24hr period... It really was a bit of everything lol.

@briansrcadventures1316 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having a lot of fun with mine. A recent upgrade to a 35T motor, for better crawling speed, alloy diff locks from Aliexpress to replace the plastic ones which stripped very easily. I've just today got a Hobbywing 1080 ESC for even better low speed control.. :-) Alloy beadlock wheels were also a recent upgrade :-)

@goggleboxer8575 2 жыл бұрын

Bought mine today thanks for video it was the reason for my buy

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

You'll have fun with it I am sure!

@severinasaf 3 жыл бұрын

And another day saved! 😇💪Best youtuber! Thanks for the content phil!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, appreciate it

@severinasaf 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC i have to thank mate! Honestly.. Your videos upgrade my days😇🙌

@briansrcadventures1316 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great fun! I'm currently looking to get a first RC car, this one is on my list of possible purchases!

@mgmidget81 3 жыл бұрын

I have the orange one and I love it! Stock so far apart from switch to Lipos. Have a 25kg servo to go in and the aluminium base plate to go on just for the hell of it! Great crawler that out performs a lot more expensive machinery at our local track.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s awesome. Took it out today with a servo upgrade, much better

@rehan2118 Жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC My remote isn't working for some reason, any tip?

@fromfin90 3 жыл бұрын

The hing yo wondered maybe for an aerial, the stick in the back. For the spare wheel i'd say. i'd slap in a metal gear servo(minimum 20kg, and metal servo arm) my own radio and and a hobbywing 1080 (or 1060 for budget oriented)ESC, up to 3s lipo and plenty settings to adjust. Perhaps other tires as that thread pattern is tight, or remove a few lugs t give more room for rocks to attach to and dirt to get into. Otherwise looks fine!

@paulbird5088 3 жыл бұрын

I have one, its my first crawler i swapped the esc for a hobbywing and I'm using a dumbo rc controller and done a custom mad max style paint job and I also have a sense inavation sound system which sounds awsome. Nice vid as usual 👌

@kevingoodman9191 3 жыл бұрын

Bought this for my little girl and it is brilliant she loves it and we have had great fun with it off road snow is good fun too

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@philhumber1534 3 жыл бұрын

Actually love the look of this, bright and brash 😅 great vid Phil.

@dansbeardedrcadventures5605 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid tomley . Iv got one on order looking forward to getting my one

@markcloudchaser874 3 жыл бұрын

Your nearly at 50ksubs, awesome, Good Job 👍💯 I would love the Rival Mt, either way but this looks Sick 👊💯

@tomazztivold 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos on yt becouse every single one is different and not all videos about Arrma arrma arrma. We all need that kind of vids

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I try to mix it up so there is something for everybody. And it keep me on my toes lol

@connoringamells7534 3 жыл бұрын

Been thinking of getting one of these as a project truck looks awesome

@chadedwards5908 3 жыл бұрын

It's very awesome capable little crawler and it's truly I believe the first time I seen biggest smile on your face which is what it's all about thanks for the great video and don't forget about the pandas! 🐼

@davidboyes5360 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice and affordable price crawler looks like fun especially when you get it straight out of the box then you can put your own touch to it again your video's are awesome cheers

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, lots of options. Cheers mate

@moritz6807 3 жыл бұрын

In germany the weather is mixed too...! Thats so bad!☹

@ChiefRickyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I like the quarry now, beautiful! Nice terrain

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s awesome

@3Y3ECE 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a pretty solid rig!! I find it excellent that the steering arm is already metal. Losi Gravedigger comes with a plastic one. I know they are different leagues of rc cars, but looking at what you get for the pricepoint, this is a stellar choice for any skill level. A servo upgrade, esc/receiver/radio upgrade, could be as little as $60 USD if you are happy with a dumborc 4 channel setup ($10 more for the famous 6 channel for all the lights/winches/electronic accessories you could want). I normally prefer the small scale stuff, but that guys a monster. Love it. Great vids as always, thanks for the "light mudding," snerk snerk.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... I think this is really good value for money!

@user-rv8wb1nl1b 2 жыл бұрын

does the LMT not have metal inside ?

@markknight4687 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome great muddy fun think I’ll order one also I think where you said at the start where the Ariel might come though would look good with a spare wheel , quality vid as usual thanks.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark. I think with a few upgrades this would be such a good rig

@TheRChobstar 3 жыл бұрын

Idd it looks great, performance not too bad. Diffrent tyres, esc and servo and then much better performance 🤟 nice review tomley 🤙

@ctreviews56 3 жыл бұрын

Ive got the outback 2 1/10 still on stock esc/rx and had it fully submerged in the river nene and still works fine

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve never had issues either

@darrenmargetts500 2 жыл бұрын

I have the mauler very nice truck will be upgrading servo and fitting rws too

@BlueDually4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good entry level rig. Easy to upgrade the electronics if you want a little more out of it.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... perfect for all

@RuisRcAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I fitted a set of 2.2 Deepwoods on mine, made a huge difference together with a HW 1060 and new tx/rx. I also cut every other row of blocks on the stock tyres but haven't tried them out yet.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds decent 😎👌

@sbrc8725 3 жыл бұрын

I like it better than the Everest 10, cool looking truck 👍

@tdrcadventures8808 2 жыл бұрын

After watching your review just orderd one for my 5 year old he has a mn90 but this way he can crawl and have a little speed great review thanks

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, he’ll love it!

@garethhuwwilliams6019 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good! 5:04 you’re scaring away the local wildlife 😂. There’s a rabbit running on the rock ledge just above the bushes.

@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have seen this too crawling the look amazing 👌💯

@bromleysmakeityourselfrc2853 3 жыл бұрын

Almost to 50k!!!!🇨🇦🥓Lets gooooo!

@daveypockets5175 3 жыл бұрын

Im from Arkansas, Thats "Ar-Can-Saw" (USA), and the weather here is always like that! Summers are humid and hot as hell with a chance of snow or tornados. Winters are unpredictable. This year I had 18 inches of snow and a high of 80°f in the same week.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Crazy!

@tomw5573 3 жыл бұрын

Just received the RGT version of this truck yesterday, looks great. I really like the ftx colours, very nice. Interestingly the RGT version available in Australia comes with a Hobbywing 1040 ESC and Flysky rx and tx. Same 20t 540 motor. ESC is 3s capable, so going to use it as a rock racer/bouncer. Great Vid!

@chrisprice4614 3 жыл бұрын

Looks cool

@roguesouthracing1553 3 жыл бұрын

Im having flashbacks of that awesome hummer creek crawl ya did...and how awesomely beast it was!!! Lol...This crawler looks like it has plenty of mod potential. The shell is kinda hideous lol...😎...but I hold all your reviews to that beautiful blue FJ standard...lol. 💙

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I need to get out there again some time!

@andrewsouthern3517 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the epic vids

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

No worries dude

@garykee1 3 жыл бұрын

i really hope that you brought with you a proper set of wellies so that if it did get stuck, you could get it out of that mud and not ruin your sneakers! lol! cheers! great video!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... wellies for sure! Haha

@paulmcnamara16 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at the axles and gearbox it's basically a modified Maverick Scout and there's loads of HSP aluminium upgrades for the axles!

@oldeschoolrcukold5141 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend an instant upgrade of red cat gen6 metal diffs and a little weight on the front. Mine now full metal drive chain with scx10 metal gearbox and a hobbywing 1080wp. 4ws to. Awesome rigs for the money

@RuisRcAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Had mine for 4 months and nothing wrong with the stock diffs so far

@oldeschoolrcukold5141 3 жыл бұрын

@@RuisRcAdventures push it hard they will strip buddy a worthy upgrade for around £6 each

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude

@Lee.gRC27 3 жыл бұрын

Im running hw esc with scx10 gbox with drag brake , these are great to modify

@Alex_Pasu 2 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine has one. Stock plastic diffs. He stripped them both on his first run (got a wheel stuck and tried to push through) now he has left-wheels-drive

@ChiefRickyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Fine fine video and nice truck want one! May i request a video on the best racing trucks for all categories? Only trucks! 😁

@Fonzierc 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely very cool indeed a have the exact same one worth every penny Imo. However I have made a couple of changes to mine custom suspension and diferente wheels and tires

@Indy64738 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful spot pal!! Cool vidéo!! I wish you would rock crawl a bit more.. 😎😎 I would be very interested if you can review the RGT18100, is the upgrade of the RGT18000 (the Mauler)… the videos on YT about it are almost nonexistent… Cheers!!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude. I’ll have a look for that truck

@countryhunter2002 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have the rgt rock hammer, need to find somewhere to take it for a video

@rcpayne6416 2 жыл бұрын

At the 5:07, something kinda big scurried along the rocks behind you and hid in that Crevice lol

@emiliorosa6703 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, this is the third time in a year and a half that I had to resubscribe to your channel,to the point that I would have to go back and re-like all of the videos that I hit like on also. Does that mean that my likes don’t count anymore? I’ve been following you since the beginning. All of them Phil. What the heck is going on? SMH

@SharkysGarageRCandMore 3 жыл бұрын

I love this thing !

@robsrcjourney970 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a crawler or rock crawler RC Guy but I think for its price range I can appreciate it. Just wanted to ask about the Team Associated Rival MT10 comp Phil and what we need to do to be with in a chance of winning it. Again great video and well done with the subscribers.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob. Just have to comment on the MT10 giveaway video and be subscribed. That’s all 👍

@rcchallenge8626 3 жыл бұрын

There great I’ve got 1 for my lad put a custom cut on the tyres 180 the motor and gear box to help with the torque twist and he is out doing 6x6s certainly keeps him happy 👌

@rcchallenge8626 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention I bought his 2nd hand with the XL5hv Esc & Traxxas TX/RX

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome!

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

tell me about it mate the weather this summer so far has been pretty weird lol, lets hope the nice weather holds up ive got some nice new toys i want to take out mid month on my break.. i was really tempted by this ftx mauler, i was going to get one for my little girl so she could crawl with me when i use the trx4, but in the end i bought her the mn86k, kinda wish i bought this for her now though as im loving the rock bouncer look lol

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... can’t make it’s mind up! Mauler is perfect for the kids

@ptaylor5014 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video well done

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

@julianweeks326 Жыл бұрын

can anyone tell me if when you upgrade your steering servo can you just do a straightforward swap or do you have to upgrade anything else?. thanks for any help. obviously ive just bought my 1st rig.

@AUSMarkP 3 жыл бұрын

Love that truck, going to order the RGT Rock Hammer as the FTX isn’t available in Aus :( shame I really like the FTX colour more.

@johnroddy931 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed very underrated I had a force Rc hammer jaw same thing different name it’s gone now but was very impressed with how well it did one I got better electrics in it

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... easy to upgrade for sure

@ollie42 3 жыл бұрын

I was between one of these and an FTX Kanyon. Ended up finding an awesome deal on the Kanyon but both cool rigs 👌🏼

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve not had a Kanyon, but they are all good value I believe

@ollie42 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC only had it a couple of days and already modded (chassis rails and stronger servo and links are a must) but then it's a great truck

@elsasquatchgonzalez804 3 жыл бұрын

Love it👍

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

Got one a while back, fantastic rig for the money 👍🏻

@love_gang-ytgang 3 жыл бұрын

How is the part availability

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

@@love_gang-ytgang okay can get from most places and easy to upgrade with parts from other models like Axial 👍🏻

@johnsalt19 3 жыл бұрын

Hi phil deffo worth the money plus you can upgrade

@BangForYourBuckRc 3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking I’m gonna get the RGT version of this seing as ftx aren’t available here in the US. I bet with the right tires it’s even more beastly!!👹 great video Phil!☕️

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, tyres would change it for sure!

@Indy64738 3 жыл бұрын

That would be the RGT18000.. but the 18100 has some nice upgrades… great right out of the box!!

@timtheveg 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC I've got a set of Sours on mine. It's a very capable rig. One mod you can do is cut the stock tyres.

@marios-orginal469 3 жыл бұрын

this thing Screems for a hobbywing Fusion 🤩

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@jacobcushman9153 3 жыл бұрын

I'd pic one up kinda picky on crawlers I still don't even have my first one yet they are really cool looking specially for the price is awesome.

@timjoyce8047 3 жыл бұрын

Son an i have the awsome little ftx mini outbacks 1/24” & maverick scout. We love doing little garden trails etc with the ftx’s but barely use the scout it just doesn’t seem that good. Looking at buying the ftx geo or perhaps this mauler… what are your thoughts between the geo an mauler? Is the geo a big version of what we have an can mod more an just do rock crawling on a bigger scale!? Thanks in advance an always love the videos 👍

@timjoyce8047 3 жыл бұрын

Or is there something better for the price of the geo?

@ChiefRickyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched a video of two crawlers driving on the bottom of a lake under frozen ice with on board fpv omgosh

@Xofroggy 3 жыл бұрын

Doesnt wltoys have one of these as well?

@JoseCruz-wb7ig 3 жыл бұрын

Not bad . looks good

@babooll5632 Жыл бұрын

In your opinion, what is the best rtr crawler for around 300 pounds ?

@Wild_Buggy 3 жыл бұрын

The best cheap crawler. With some weights at the front tires it can challenge TRX-4 and other more expensive crawlers. I have upgraded mine to 3S and it never disappoints me. What you MUST upgrade is the servo, the stock servo is very weak. The tires got much softer/gripier after I let them soak in WD40 for 24 hours. Do not cross mud with these tires, these tires are made for rocks - if you run it on muddy terrain the tires will get totally flat and slippery.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Upgraded the servo... much better. Also you may be surprised with the next video.... very muddy 😉👌

@Genesis23OPB 3 ай бұрын

i have 3 FTX ravines and the main weakness of them all is the tyres/wheels. its hard to find tyres in bigger sizes that still work with the light weight of the ravine. i suspect its the same here, the main weakness of this vehicle are tyres/wheels

@dexterbeattie7884 3 жыл бұрын

I like it 🤘the color is pretty cool 👻cheers!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

No probs dude

@northeastrc2725 3 жыл бұрын

Another good car from ftx

@markwrightrcs8456 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, that place looks great for a good crawl. Where in the uk is it?

@timtheveg 3 жыл бұрын

Phil, check out the FTX MAULER MANIACS group on Facebook. Lots of us there with stock and modified rigs. First mod is a 35/45t motor, the stock one is a battery draining heatsink!

@scottjoseph4714 8 ай бұрын

Looks awesome. For crawling I'd probably put 1.9s on it to drop the center of gravity

@ianmangham4570 6 ай бұрын

Lead airgun pellets in tyres 🤟

@leeglasspool7357 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my ftx 2 years with no problems.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Good trucks

@leeglasspool7357 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC for the money it's one of the best.

@metals2magnets428 3 жыл бұрын

i love my mauler still stock except i run it on 2s theres a few free mods you can do the best ive done is snip every second row of knoblies of the tyres makes a massive differance in the mud and on climbs and crawling

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I did that to my Fury... good free mod

@bernardrc1137 2 жыл бұрын

See told you, they are not bad,,thinks ftx in general are excellent,,am getting mine ORANGE one though (yellow not my fondest colour 🤑🤣🤣🤣) or redish orange in my eyes 🤔🤣nxt wk ,,mauler was going to be my first hobby grade rc when I started this hobby about 14 mth ago, so been wanting one for an age bro,,but you no Mr Bill kept knocking at me door,,,,so looking forward to getting one,,,made a little rock crawler course in me garden,,gonna put little mud section in ,plus it can be a winter car too 🤔😆👍

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes... it’s awesome. Mud video coming soon

@steptoesons8465 2 жыл бұрын

Nice now you got me thinking 1rtr outback or 2 of these 1 for me 1 for me son 👊

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

1 for you, 1 for the boy 👌

@AsurasWrath164 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a rebranded team associated xp120 transmitter?

@carlossrcadventure9484 3 жыл бұрын

Do a comparison of the Capra vs this one please .

@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 2 жыл бұрын

Those rock bouncers are the cheap lcg crawler base. They seem so much lower than average clawler, but is the weight really lower? Or is it only the body?

@markomitrovic3372 3 жыл бұрын

Can you maby test the hpi 120098?

@jord001 3 жыл бұрын

Fancied one of these for a while. with a few upgrades they are supposed to be great . My only problem is having somewhere to crawl. What was the price by the way? Been looking around for the best deal.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah these go well and easy to upgrade. You can get them for about £159

@oddguy2829 2 жыл бұрын

5:03 There is a "crawler" in the background too.

@FarmerFpv 2 жыл бұрын

It looks kinda like my RGT 18100 Crawler with a different body from banggood. The RGT is a decent crawler for the money. Too bad there is no FTX Mauler dealer in the USA.