Best 1/6 Scale RC Truck

By: Anry Sergeev | 28.05.2023, 10:32

Are There Any 1:6 Scale RC Cars?

The 1/6 RC cars are categorized as rare scale since most car manufacturers focus more on the 1/5, 1/7, and the 1/8 large scale cars. Among them there are ideal ones for both beginning and experienced drivers. They are also true to scale, making excellent mud spewing, sand bashing, and rock climbing companions.

New Release
Axial RC Truck 1/6 SCX6 Jeep
If you're looking for a high-end RC vehicle that can crawl over anything, the NEW SCX6 Jeep® JLU Wrangler 4WD is perfect. The detailed design and functionality will impress any enthusiast of Jeeps! One great thing about this particular 1/6 scale off road monster - it is built on the SCX6 chassis, which is based on the proven SCX10™ III, designed with ultimate endurance in mind while still being lightweight enough so as not compromise performance when going up hills or making turns at speed. Highly recommended!

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9 Best 1:6 Scale RC Cars

Author’s Choice
1:6 LOSI SUPER ROCK REY RC ROCK RACER
  • RTR. FOR 14 +
  • 4WD. DYNAMITE® FUZE™ 750KV BRUSHLESS MOTOR, YNAMITE 8S-CAPABLE 160A WATERPROOF ESC, SPEKTRUM AVC TECHNOLOGY, WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS. AVC ACTIVE VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
  • SPEED: 50+ MPH
People's Choice
1:6 Losi Super Baja Rey RC Desert Truck
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • 4WD. 1200kv Non-Sensored Brushless. Spektrum DX2E ACTIVE with AVC Radio. Independent Front/4-Link Rear Suspension. Realistic desert truck appearance
  • Speed: 50+ MPH
Premium Choice
1:6 Traxxas X-Maxx RC Monster Truck
  • RTR. For 17 +
  • 4WD.160A ESC DYNAMITE
  • Speed: 50+ MPH
Best Budget
1:6 Redcat Racing Shredder RC Truck
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • 4WD. 1300kv brushless motor. HobbyWing 80Amp ESC. Hexfly high-torque servo. Lightweight durable plastic
  • Speed: 35+ MPH
Best Rock Crawler - NEW RELEASE!
Axial RC Truck 1/6 SCX6 Jeep
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • SPEKTRUM™ 1200KV SENSORED BRUSHLESS MOTOR, 3-LINK FRONT/4-LINK REAR SUSPENSION, BFGOODRICH® KM3 TIRES, JEEP® JLU WRANGLER SCALE BODY
  • Excellent grip and ground clearance to conquer dirt, rocks, and all other off-road surface
BEST TRUE-TO-SCALE
1:6 RocHobby 1941 MB Scaler RC Vehicle
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • A modern crawler chassis. 550 sized 35T motor. Hobbywing 1060 brushed ESC. 2.4GHz radio system
  • Dedicated to the soldiers who served with this legendary vehicle
BEST BUGGY
1:6 Rage RZX RC Buggy
  • RTR. For 16 +
  • 2WD. 2350Kv Brushless motor. 2.4GHz radio system. Decorated polycarbonate body panels, realistic cockpit with dashboard
  • Speed: 45+ MPH
BEST MONSTER JAM TRUCK
1:6 Monster Jam, Official Mega Grave Digger RC Truck
  • RTR. For 4 +
  • 2WD. Featuring authentic graphics, BKT tires, huge shocks and suspension. 2.4GHz frequency dual joystick controller and drive in any direction
  • Official Grave Digger Replica

Detailed Overview

Authors Choice

1:6 Losi Super Rock Rey RC Rock Racer
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • 4WD. DYNAMITE® FUZE™ 750KV BRUSHLESS MOTOR, YNAMITE 8S-CAPABLE 160A WATERPROOF ESC, Spektrum AVC technology, Waterproof Electronics. AVC Active Vehicle Control system
  • Speed: 50+ MPH

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An off-road monster is the best description of the Losi Super Rock. It’s an electric-powered RC car making it very convenient. You will, however, need to buy a battery and a charger for the truck. With a wheelbase of 20” and Maxxis licensed off-road scale tires, this rock racer can aggressively take you through the wildest and toughest races.  The car comes with everything well assembled and tight, so you don’t have to worry about random leaking or improper shocks. 1:6 Losi Super Rock is a pro-turn-taking truck. From side bites in corners, traction roll on grip surfaces, to locating traction even on loose stuff, this bashing machine can only get better. It also runs an independent front suspension along its solid rear axle, giving it a nose-low jump.

Pros:

  • It does a great job in ignoring rain grooves in jump faces.
  • A fairly wide turning radius
  • So much fun pounding through bumps
  • Impressively good looking and fully licensed tires

Cons:

  • Plastic drive shaft parts

People’s Choice

1:6 Losi Super Baja Rey RC Desert Truck
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • 4WD. 1200kv Non-Sensored Brushless. Spektrum DX2E ACTIVE with AVC Radio. Independent Front/4-Link Rear Suspension. Realistic desert truck appearance
  • Speed: 50+ MPH

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If anything, the Losi Super Baja comes big, with a near-real look like that of a full-sized short course RC truck.  It also oozes with so much power and light, thanks to its1200kv brushless power system, and LED light front/rear bars. Also, you’ll love this bash beast’s ultramodern tech spectrum AVC electric stability system, which ensures you enjoy smooth rides even in bumpy environments. The terrain monster comes ready to bash with everything in its rightful place. No wasting time, just get the LiPo battery for the truck, charger, and 4 AA cells for the transmitter, and you will be out rolling in a few! You’ll also appreciate the large size suspension of this truck as it helps soak up heavy landings.

Pros:

  • Its heavy front part helps keep the tires grounded while cornering
  • Large enough to ignore most standard bumps
  • Can spew through long grass in seconds

Cons:

  • The brushless power system does better on 6S than on 4S

Premium Choice

1:6 Traxxas X-Maxx RC Monster Truck
  • RTR. For 17 +
  • 4WD. Velineon VXL-8s Brushless Power System. Velineon 1200XL Brushless Motor. Traxxas Stability Management. TQi 2.4GHz transmitter
  • Speed: 50+ MPH

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Traxxas X-Maxx truck is a weighty terrain beast, best suitable for its off-road purposes. This brushless truck literally flies off the ground and manages to continue maneuvering without hitches. It has a solid construction, ensuring it stays in shape even under aggressive bashing. Also, the shocks of this RC truck are amazing. They can comfortably handle 4ft.+ falls like it’s nothing! You’ll however need to buy 2 LiPo batteries, which, if you ask me, is a small extra cost to bear, considering the immense thrill of this truck.

Pros:

  • Sturdy construction for durability
  • Impressive speed and weight
  • Ultra advanced monster truck for experienced racers

Cons:

  • Requires a large space to bring it up to full speed
  • Its weight might hurt someone if hits them even at slow speed

Best Budget

1:6 Redcat Racing Shredder RC Truck
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • 4WD. 1300kv brushless motor. HobbyWing 80Amp ESC. Hexfly high-torque servo. Lightweight durable plastic
  • Speed: 35+ MPH

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Redcat Racing Shredder truck comes with impressive big tires and shocks to qualify it for the big monster truck title. It comes ready to run, so no more time wastage in assembling. The RC truck comes with chassis side guards to protect it from rocks and roadside dirt. Also, it has a receiver case to protect critical components, so the truck can serve you for long. The Redcat shredder also features high-quality bearing for low friction and increased lifespan. Its smooth bearing operations allow you more bashing time while enjoying the optimum performance. The truck is well balanced for impressive performance. The low-mounted chassis, for instance, reduces unwanted roll-in cornering and offers predictable handling.

Pros:

  • Even distribution of power between the rear and front wheels
  • Has a heat sink to keep the motor temperature in check
  • Impressive wheel power

Cons:

  • Cross check the shocks for any leaks

Best Rock Crawler - NEW RELEASE!

Axial RC Truck 1/6 SCX6 Jeep
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • SPEKTRUM™ 1200KV SENSORED BRUSHLESS MOTOR, 3-LINK FRONT/4-LINK REAR SUSPENSION, BFGOODRICH® KM3 TIRES, JEEP® JLU WRANGLER SCALE BODY
  • Excellent grip and ground clearance to conquer dirt, rocks, and all other off-road surface

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In 1/6 scale the model is ready to run. SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler 4WD offers a fresh dimension in RC climbing as Axial engineers have done it well. No matter if you're a fan the full-sized Jeep vehicles and rock crawling, huge-scale models, or any mentioned above, you'll surely be awed by the high level of details and high-performance features that are available in this.

SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler 4WD is a step up in the Axial scaling. Based on the tested SCX10 III and the SCX6 chassis could be regarded as its big brother. It's designed to provide extreme durability and performance using AR90 axles. For the best control, the frame comes with three links Panhard front and rear suspension system with four links. The transmission has high and low gears straight out of the box, and comes with an Spektrum S614 Metal-Gear Servo that is fitted for the two-speed linkage.

The 1/6 scale gives more space for stunning details however, the SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler still easily fits in the back of your vehicle and also the majority of hike trails and rock paths are full of interesting obstacles to conquer. When you travel on the trail, it's easy to marvel how you can see how well the Jeep JLU Wrangler body replicates its larger counterpart. Even the toughest Jeep enthusiasts will be impressed by the precision of the details that are molded into. LEDs provide an even more realistic appearance.

Pros:

  • The included Spektrum™ DX3™ radio features exclusive DSMR® technology for superior range, response, and interference resistance
  • Battery trays adjust to fit a wide range of battery sizes
  • Excellent crawling abilities
    Durable materials

Cons:

  • Yet available only in two colors

Best True-to-Scale

1:6 RocHobby 1941 MB Scaler RC Vehicle
  • RTR. For 14 +
  • A modern crawler chassis. 550 sized 35T motor. Hobbywing 1060 brushed ESC. 2.4GHz radio system
  • Dedicated to the soldiers who served with this legendary vehicle

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RocHobby 1941 is an excellent RC car displaying great workmanship. It’s a realistic model crawler that’s perfectly pre-painted, pre-assembled, and complete with all necessary accessories to give it the feel of a real vehicle. It has functional lights to illuminate your path through those dark terrains so you can go adventure as far as you want. It even has a fold-away windshield for that cool appearance. RocHobby 1941 has a waterproof receiver to protect all the components even through water splashes. Plus its Hobbywing 1060 brushed ESC allows you to maneuver through various terrains. From sandy, dump, hilly to rocky grounds, one ride can never be enough! You can also customize various parts of this truck, to add a personal touch.

Pros:

  • Excellent gift for beginners since they can start playing right away
  • Comfortably accommodates expert racers with its customization feature
  • Detailed-pre painted body for an appealing look

Cons:

  • Check out for loose parts on the rear driveshaft

Best Buggy

1:6 Rage RZX RC Buggy
  • RTR. For 16 +
  • 2WD. 2350Kv Brushless motor. 2.4GHz radio system. Decorated polycarbonate body panels, realistic cockpit with dashboard
  • Speed: 45+ MPH

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Rage RZX is all-terrain beast proudly displaying a unique buggy design. It comes ready assembled, with everything tightly in place ready for the first race. This truck turns impressively well without any trace of an extremely tight radius. There is also a mid-motor layout protecting the motor and enhancing weight distribution to make cornering easy. Although the Rage RZX buggy features a long chassis ideal for rough terrains, it experiences hops in tough environments. But the excellent traction on long grass makes up for the faults, so it’s fair enough.

Pros:

  • Super-fast for a 2WD
  • A perfect combination of heavy and large for RC enthusiasts
  • Sturdy construction

Cons:

  • Body shell plastic may crack

Best Monster Jam Truck

1:6 Monster Jam, Official Mega Grave Digger RC Truck
  • RTR. For 4 +
  • 2WD. Featuring authentic graphics, BKT tires, huge shocks and suspension. 2.4GHz frequency dual joystick controller and drive in any direction
  • Official Grave Digger Replica

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Monster Jam Grave Digger RC truck is proudly flaunting its 2ft. long body. You can control it from as far as 250 ft. away, and get to adventure in various directions with ease. Also, driving over any obstacle, both on and off-road, is super easy with this monster truck, thanks to its lightweight design and large tires. All you need is the confidence to tackle anything and unveil your inner “beast” on the terrains! Because of this, the vehicle makes an ideal gift for kids who love adventure and want to experience the adrenaline-filled mega Grave Digger.

Pros:

  • It’s an officially licensed monster track
  • Appealing outlook even at such a large size
  • Offers ease of control, making it ideal even for kids
  • Has functional lights

Cons:

  • The remote could be a little bigger

Final Thoughts

We hope the above details help you make the perfect choice according to your needs.