The locking diffs and changing gears are my favourite thing about my TRX4. It adds a whole other element to crawling, and I just don't find crawlers without them as fun.

I decided I wanted a crawler this spring, so I spend a few months watching videos and reading about both cars. They are both capable crawlers with decent scale bodies to choose from. They both work great out of the box, are high quality, and have a ton of aftermarket parts. You can't go wrong with either. I chose the TRX-4, it wins with the better controller and features which makes it more FUN, which is my goal when I'm out playing with my car. Being able to lock and unlock the diffs is fun, I'm constantly turning them off an off depending on the terrain. It's fun to watch it struggle, then hit the button and it gets over the rocks with ease. I'm also walking to my park, so the entire time I'm on the street I want a fast car I can bash, spin, and jump, which the second speed gives me. On top of those features, it has cruise control, which is perfect for walking trails. I could not be happier with my purchase.

I just read a guy wrote he's selling his Gladiator because everything breaks and is going to keep his Redcat Gen 8 Axe. I have a 21 Bronco and nothing ever breaks. I drive with a friend who had to upgrade so much on his Redcat now he's into it $700 and has the same time on as my TRX4. I'm glad for my decision as it was the right one.

Great video. I have the Traxxas Bronco and have the SCX10 III "old" Bronco on the way. Im going to try and perform all these tests too! Appreciate the channel and all the well-articulated info!

I have a few trx4 trucks at different stages of mods and a couple scx10.3 rigs…some mods to one of my 10.3 early bronco. They all perform well but each have their best areas of performance! I think the TRX4 is my overall winner for the locking diffs and 2 speed. Although one of my scx10.3 rigs has a 2 spd and dig which does very well, but the trx4 still out shines it in many ways!

Great video and comparison. Really helped me make a decision on which to buy. Both are great, I did really like the Axial's performance. But honestly, your video was super helpful. Thank you.

Great stuff! Thank you for this! 💯💯💯💯

Great comparison as always. I have the gladiator, & I'm very pleased with it, but the bronco has been hard to ignore with it's spectacular looks & amazing performance. 👍

I think u nailed that all the way around sir. Great video 😁👍

Hey :) great comparison! I really want to buy a crawler soon but i can't decide which one. I kinda likr the Bronco but i'd love to see some interiors. It looks so empty without eventho the bodys sick. Are there any interiors or which one could you recommend the most to maybe put in some work and modify them also with a new engine etc.? have a great day

spot on. Great review.

They are both good crawlers but I will go for the TRX4 for the remote locking front and rear differentials functions. I feel it's just more fun able to change the differentials on different situations. BTW, the SCX10 III whining running gear noise just drive me crazy. Don't have that problem with the TRX4 especially on two wheels drive.

Man I was bummed out at 1st when I seen traxxas released a 2021 Bronco body. But the more I see it, the more I slick debate getting one. They look freakin’ sweet! Especially the dark red one.

Hi! Nice Test! TRAXXAS TRX4-BRONCO: these body-mount (snapper), folding mirrors, Diff - Locks, Two Speed (good for a Trail - Crawler), AXIAL SCX 10 III GLADIATOR: good Performance /articulation, grip... I like both... If you not an expert, buy them RTR and have fun!!! I(Gladiator "Owner") think, for trailing they are good, you can't be wrong... no matter witch one you buy. If you will tune them, there is enough to find for the Gladiator (it is longer on the market). TRX4-BRONCO: I don't know what fits from the TRX4-DEFENDER...

This is a great video comparison.

(Traxxas TRX4 is the WINNER!!!!!!) the best shootout ever! (Grade B+)

Both are awesome

It’s so hard to judge. I know when I find a good line on rocks, sometimes I can do it first time and sometimes it take several times. They both look very capable. I’m picking trx4. And the reason why is because I have both a trx4 sport and an scx10 ii. The trx 4 is built better. Better quality parts. But I love them both equally!! Haha Thanks for the awesome vids as always!!

Took the axial and did some good mods, and its really really good!

Great comparison video. I compared the same 2 also. Easily my most popular video. Stock as well. Still love running these 2 rigs together. Not the best I have but definitely look great and fun to crawl.

That was a great Apples to Apples comparison. I seem to go with Axial because of its history. Traxxas has a LOT of components that “could” fail. Really there is no looser.

Great video would love to here your thoughts on the new 3 Brothers anti foams, and also the new negative g kit for trx4 axels.

I know I'm being biased here, but I'm waiting for you to get an SCX6 before I watch any reviews. Do you have any plans on getting one?

I just bought a TRX4. What size battery are you running (and where?) and what shock-top-mount position do you have the rear shocks placed in?

I have a Bronco 2021 and a SCX10iii Wrangler, they are both beautiful models. I dare say that the Axial looks better... but. The Traxxas outperforms the Axial at the range. And it has a lot more features, and its more fun (high speed, open diffs runs) for less money to boot. I also feel that the stock Traxxas tires are much much better. The Bronco is the winner hands down.

Question. Do you still have the video of the xmaxx tire venting? Nice video!

I have both. I activated the second gear on the Axial (extra microservo, 4+ channel controller). Besides making it more expensive, the second gear is barely faster than the first. Traxxas gives you the right controller with the second gear and you really notice the speed difference. But no light system on the Bronco and bad servo as is Traxxas tradition. That was another $180 to put lights and decent servo. In the end, both are a lot of fun and great quality. Just consider if you want to spend that extra money on any. If I had to choose any based on no extra budget to spend, I will go with the Axial, because it has lights, decent servo and dig function which is cool.

Does the axial have suspension options? excluding upgrades.

I own both of them in my collection. I even run the bronco in the recent event in my state..

So it have the Traxxas bronco, and it’s pretty capable and high quality. Although the front bumper on it cuts some capability, I recommend keeping it on because it prevents some body scratches. This crawler goes fast enough in 2nd gear to break stuff and crash, so o recommend keeping it if you run a 3s lipo.

My Buddy has a Bronco and I must say the TRX4 is superior in pretty much every way. Butttt. I wanted to be the underdog so I picked up the SCX10 iii kit and am using a lot of your upgrades from your videos to try to compete. It’s been fun!

cool vid! big like! 👍👍👍

Traxxas trx4 is a beast.🔥🔥

I have them both, my scx10iii gladiator is cut up on 2.2s with heavy brass and is an absolute tank, the bronco has all the fancy parts and is a shelf queen because I can't take it out just yet and see it get scratches 😊

I went with the Bronco. It's better looking to me and the 2 speed and lockable diffs add to the fun.

I am planning to buy my first cralwer. I can’t decide on which one to choose from both of these. I like TRX4 because it performs better and i really like having a low and high gears but the SCX10 iii’s body is a thing of beauty, longer wheelbase and it just looks meaner.

I’d love to have seen the new 10iii bronco

COOL ✌️

My only question is when you complained about the turning of the axial after the side hilling and V notch. You said the turning radius on the TRX4 was better. But you forgot to engage the dig. If the dig was used as needed that part of the performance would not have been an issue right?

Hey Francis, hope you get your hands on the new Rebel rc Jeep. It's actually the same as the Absima Sherpa that came out in Europe a while ago. Looks pretty amazing and is fully loaded with stuff for 460 bucks!

I bought the Gladiator. I have two other Axials, and detest proprietary battery bs.

TRX4 win for locking diff and 2-speed Axial very good also and would like to have both

What camera did you use to film this one? Looks great!

Great review as always it always feels like you're Traxxas home boy. Don't get me wrong I am too. Why didn't you remove the rack off the Axial to make it "even".

Trx4 all the way.

Great vs Great 👍 Traxxas wins but until they can drop the proprietary stuff I don't want it .

My opinion is you should have kept the spare tire and winch on the Bronco to do a "stock out of the box" comparison. Both are great rigs but you automatically skewed the results since the TRX would not be able take some of the lines through the rocks. That being said, I would gladly own a TRX4 and already own a Gladiator.

Does all crawlers come with brushed motors ?

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That was a great video though? sorry for all the questions.

Why doesnt axial come with a 2 speed a locking diffs, you'd think they would by now

Trx4 all day

getting into this hobby for the first time now. Have an opportunity to by an Axial for $300 barely used. Or should I buy the TRX4 brand new for $529. The cheapskate in me says Axial but the buy once cry once in me says TRX4? What say ya'll?

So after installing the shv800 servo on the 2021 bronco, I’ve noticed there is a lot of steering flex in the system and doesn’t give me all the steering that I’m actually wanting. How could I fix this given that the panhard mount is part of the fender wells?

I have too say they look very close but the trx4 wins in my opinion and u get 2 speed with locking diffs and better axles where they are not one piece.

Trx4 bronco 21 is good!

The Bronco has the edge on turning radius.

😔 im jealous of this wish i have one

I’m currently looking into getting a new tc crawler and am considering the gmade gr01 gom but I am not sure if it is good or not does anyone have any advice

Axial will never keep up with Traxxas and the Axial 2 speed transmission is a joke

"Stock" takes rear tyre off. It'd not for decoration purposes as the rear tyre does hinder the performance. Not exactly out of the box if the body has already been modified for its advantage.

To compare the Trx-4 with a scx10 it’s more then a disgrace…Trx-4 out of the box it’s the top,when the scx10 you need to spend 3-400$ to make it even close.

How about not paying over $500 for a 1/10 crawler and buy a TRX-4 sport and out crawl both of them,

Your missing the best one. The element hd sendero

traxxas is great beginner rc, you need to spend extra money for lights, interior, diff locks are useless only make the truck too expensive ,also electronics is a toy grade.Axial for me, looks better and is more challenging to upgrade and drive, it all makes it more hobby and enthusiast grade.ESC on Axial can be adjusted with programming card, Traxxas ESC is a joke, also Bronco body look like New Bright body which is a hard body...

I got one for sale .. new silver with 2.2 method wheels and traxxas tires and the traxxas lift kit. With the traxxas led light kit , roof rack with spare 2.2 on top. With hella round led. Hmu if interested anybody.

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Traxxas electronics are junk, horrible for the money. Not saying Axial is much better but they have them by a smidge. It seems to be a toss up, I have the Gladiator as well as the 80's bronco. Both perform to my liking. Someone needs to break the cycle of jeeps and broncos though!

The Jeep dominates the bronco in the real world... 😆

Scx10 3 is garbage and the dig unit is pointless on the rocks doesn't disengage or engage without moving the vehicle and that can disturb things when in a pinch , and when do you usually need dig ? In a pinch , go traxxas all day everyday

Just can’t love a gladiator… that’s all.

Great vs Great 👍 Traxxas wins but until they can drop the proprietary stuff I don't want it .