Bandit XL-5 2WD Extreme Sports Buggy

Off road buggy · Battery & charger included

Scale: 1/10
Drive: 2WD
Power: Brushed
Battery: Included

$199.95

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Part # 24054-8-RED · Traxxas model 24054-8

Overview

Bandit®: 1/10 Scale Off-Road Buggy with TQ™ 2.4GHz radio system.

Model status: Traxxas has retired model 24054-8. The current edition is Traxxas 24254-8 Bandit XL-5 with Battery.

Features

ProGraphix® Painted Body
Pre-painted body with applied decals; Aggressive, aerodynamic body with rear wing
High-Performance Waterproof XL-5™ electronic Speed Control
Innovative waterproof design; Sport Mode - forward / brake / reverse; Race Mode - forward / brake; Training Mode™ - 50% forward / brake / 50% reverse (patented); Traxxas EZ-Set® one-button setup; LiPo and NiMH compatible with two-stage low-voltage detection
Titan® 550 Motor
Powerful Titan 12T 550 modified motor with internal cooling fan; Oversized armature for big torque and increased power handling; Virtually maintenance-free operation
TQ™ 2.4 GHz 2-Channel Radio System
Ergonomic transmitter with internal antenna; Traxxas 6519 3-channel micro receiver with fail-safe security
Sealed watertight receiver box keeps the micro receiver dry
Includes Battery and Charger
3000 mAh Traxxas 7-cell 8.4 V NiMH battery with iD®
4-amp USB-C fast charger
Tough Fiber-Composite Monocoque Chassis
Wide, low-profile design for increased stability; All electronics securely fastened to chassis
Easy Access Battery Compartment
Accepts 7-cell flat packs and hump packs; Accepts 2-cell LiPo batteries
Transmission and Driveline
Brushless-ready Magnum 272™ metal-gear transmission; Torque-Control™ slipper clutch system; Planetary gear differential with steel ring gear; Sealed gearbox protects the transmission with beefed up motor guard; External gear cover with easy clutch access
Heavy-duty telescoping U-joint driveshafts and yokes
Steering
High-torque waterproof Traxxas 2056 steering servo; High-performance bellcrank system minimizes bump steer

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Suspension
Durable solid camber links eliminate the need for adjustment; Captured rod ends won't pop off
Springs and Shocks
Fully adjustable oil-filled Ultra Shocks™ with X-ring technology; White powder-coated springs
Wheels and Tires
Pre-glued Alias®
2.2″ black and chrome multi-spoke wheels; Backed by Unparalleled Traxxas Support and Parts Availability

Specifications

Specifications, part 1 of 2
Motor Name	Titan® 12T 550
Motor Type	High-speed brushed motor
Motor Weight	8.47 ounces (240 g)
Motor Length	3.07 inches (78 mm) overall length, 2.25 inches (57 mm) can length
Motor Diameter	1.41 inches (36 mm)
Motor Shaft Size	3 mm
Motor Connector Type	Bullet

Specifications, part 2 of 2
ESC Name	Waterproof XL-5 ESC with low-voltage detection
ESC Type	Brushed
ESC Case Size	1.23 inches (31 mm) / 2.18 inches (55 mm) / 0.61 inches (15 mm)
ESC Weight	2.44 ounces (69 g)
ESC Motor Connectors	Bullet
ESC Battery Connectors	Traxxas High Current Connector
ESC Power Wire	14 gauge

Compare

How the Bandit XL-5 2WD Extreme Sports Buggy compares

Similar models we carry, side by side.

Spec	This car Bandit XL-5 2WD Extreme Sports BuggyModel 24054-8$199.95	Bandit XL-5 with BatteryModel 24254-8$219.95	Rustler 2WD XL-5 with BatteryModel 37254-8$229.95	Stampede 2WD XL-5 with BatteryModel 36254-8$229.95
Type	—	Buggy	Stadium Truck	Monster Truck
Scale	—	1/10	1/10	1/10
Size (L × W × H)	—	16.3 × 9.8 × 7.0 in	17.5 × 12.3 × 7.0 in	16.3 × 12.8 × 9.5 in
Weight	—	3 lb	3.73 lb	4.08 lb
Skill level	—	1	1	1
Top speed	—	35+ mphwith 7-cell battery	35+ mphwith 7-cell battery	30+ mphwith 7-cell battery
In the box	Battery & charger included	Battery & charger included	Battery & charger included	Battery & charger included
Runs on	Included battery	Included battery	Included battery	Included battery
Ready to run	$199.95	$224.90+ AA	$234.90+ AA	$234.90+ AA
Links	You’re here	View	View	View

Specs as Traxxas prints them. Ready to run = the vehicle + the completer pack (battery and charger in one box) listed for that model + AA batteries for the transmitter, at our prices today; other battery options are on each model’s page. Nitro models also need fuel, bought locally. New to RC? How to read this table

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