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Traxxas 44056-3 Nitro Slash
Blue
$429.95 USD
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TraxxasModel 44056-3
Nitro Slash
Short course truck · Battery & charger sold separately
- Scale
- 1/10
- Drive
- 2WD
- Power
- Nitro
- Top speed
- 50+ mph
Battery and charger sold separately — see Complete your setup.
$429.95 USD
- Ships in 1–2 business daysIn-stock orders leave Houston, TX by UPS or USPS. Free standard shipping on $99+.
- Free store pickupSouthwest Fwy, Houston. We email when it's ready. Usually ready within 24 hours on days we're open.
- Genuine parts, 30-day returnsEverything comes through authorized dealer accounts. Unopened items can come back within 30 days.
Shipping & pickup
Free standard shipping covers the contiguous 48 states, big trucks included; orders under $99 pay $5.95–$8.95. Tracking is emailed when your order leaves. Batteries ship ground only and can't go to P.O. boxes, APO/FPO, Alaska or Hawaii. Full shipping policy
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Returns
30 days from delivery on new, unopened items. Opened-but-unused items may carry a 15% restocking fee; batteries, chargers, powered electronics and painted bodies are final sale once opened. Full refund policy
Warranty & support
Everything we sell is genuine and covered by the manufacturer's warranty (Traxxas, Horizon Hobby and the other brands we carry). If something arrives defective, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right. Fitment or upgrade questions? Call 832-288-4789 or email support@rchobbyshop.com.
Part # 44056-3-BLUE · Traxxas model 44056-3
Complete your setup
Everything the Nitro Slash needs to run
The Nitro Slash is nitro powered. The EZ-Start starter battery and charger are in the box; you also need fuel and eight AA batteries.
1 Fuel Required · buy locally
Not sold online
Runs on Traxxas Top Fuel (20% or 33% nitro). We don’t ship fuel, so you’ll need to buy it locally.
Optional extras are never added for you: Upgrades for the Nitro Slash
Features
- Race Replica ProGraphix® Painted BodyPre-painted body with applied decals, Scale dimensions and looks of actual short course race trucks, Scale front and rear tube-style bumpers
- TRX® 3.3 Racing EngineLarge bore piston and sleeve deliver extreme power, High-volume dual-stage air filter, Tuned exhaust pipe, Slide carburetor, Knife-edged connecting rod, Large aluminum blue-anodized cooling head, Super-light piston and rod, High-performance ball bearings
- EZ-Start® Electric Starting SystemLights the glow plug and cranks the engine with the push of a button, Status LEDs, Includes starter battery and charger
- Blue-Anodized Aluminum ChassisStrong 6061-T6 aluminum construction, Fiber composite upper deck, Large 150 cc fuel tank
- Traxxas Stability Management® (TSM)Improves straight line acceleration and braking on low-traction surfaces, Maintains steering composure to allow throttle-on powerslides, Never dulls throttle or slows the vehicle, Adjusts from off to 100% assistance from the transmitter
- TQi™ 2.4 GHz High Output Radio SystemTQi 2-channel transmitter, 5-channel micro receiver (6533) with fail-safe security and integrated telemetry ports, Compatible with optional TQi Traxxas Link Wireless Module (6511) to access full Traxxas Link app functionality (sold separately), Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link-enabled models, Programmable multi-function knob, Adjustable steering and throttle percentage (dual rates), Adjustable steering and throttle sensitivity (exponential), Adjustable steering and throttle end points, Enclosed receiver and battery box
- Transmission and DrivelineAdjustable slipper clutch, Planetary gear differential, Large diameter brake disc, Heavy-duty driveshafts
- SteeringHigh-torque Traxxas 2055 steering servo, High-performance bellcrank system minimizes bump steer
- SuspensionAdjustable steel turnbuckles, Captured rod ends won't pop off
- Springs and ShocksFully adjustable oil-filled Ultra Shocks™ with X-ring technology, White powder-coated springs
- Wheels and TiresPre-glued short course racing tires with foam inserts, SCT chrome wheels with color-molded beadlock-style trim ring
- Backed by Unparalleled Traxxas Support and Parts Availability
What's in the box
- Nitro Slash with TRX 3.3 engine
- Quick Start Guide
- TQi 2.4 GHz radio system with TSM
- Starter box with battery and charger
- Fuel bottle, spare filter & glow plug, and maintenance tools
What you'll need
- Nitro Fuel Traxxas Top Fuel, 20% or 33%
- Eight AA Alkaline Batteries Four AA alkaline batteries for transmitter, four AA alkaline batteries for receiver pack
Specifications
| Scale | 1/10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Course Truck |
| Top Speed | 50+ mph |
| Skill Level | 4 |
| Weight | 5.76 pounds (2.61 kg) |
| Length | 22.24 inches (565 mm) |
| Width | 11.65 inches (296 mm) |
| Front Track | 11.65 inches (296 mm) |
| Rear Track | 11.65 inches (296 mm) |
| Height | 7.40 inches (188 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 13.07 inches (332 mm) |
| Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Nitro Magnum 281 |
| Differential Type | Steel composite planetary |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratio | 2.81 |
| Gear Pitch | 32 pitch |
| Steering Servo | 2055 high-torque |
| Radio System | TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with TSM® receiver |
| Engine | TRX® 3.3 Racing |
| Displacement | 3.3 cc |
| Fuel Type | Nitromethane |
| Starter | Electric EZ-Start® |
| Carburetor | Two-needle slide carburetor |
| Air Filter | Single-stage foam |
| Tank Size | 150 cc |
Compare
How the Nitro Slash compares
Similar models we carry, side by side.
| Spec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Short Course Truck | Short Course Truck | Short Course Truck | Short Course Truck |
| Scale | 1/10 | 1/10 | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Size (L × W × H) | 22.2 × 11.7 × 7.4 in | 22.4 × 11.7 × 7.6 in | 23.5 × 12.7 × 7.9 in | 22.4 × 11.7 × 7.6 in |
| Weight | 5.76 lb | 5.82 lb | 7.78 lb | 5.82 lb |
| Skill level | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Top speed | 50+ mph | 35+ mphwith 2-cell LiPo, 50+ with 3-cell LiPo | 45 mph50+ with optional 17-tooth clutch bell (5217), sold separately | 35+ mphwith 2s LiPo battery, 50+ mph with 3s |
| In the box | Starter battery & charger included | Battery & charger sold separately | Starter battery & charger included | Battery & charger sold separately |
| Runs on | Nitro fuel (buy locally) | A 2s–3s LiPo | Nitro fuel (buy locally) | A 2s–3s LiPo |
| Ready to run | $439.85+ 2× AA 4-pack; fuel bought locally | $474.85completer 2970-3S + AA | $559.85+ 2× AA 4-pack; fuel bought locally | $574.85completer 2970-3S + AA |
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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
Parts & upgrades
Keep your Nitro Slash running.
Genuine Traxxas replacement parts and upgrades, organized by part number.
Traxxas · Model 44056-3
Manuals, parts list & exploded views
Nitro Slash · Open the original manufacturer documents, hosted by RC Hobby Shop.
Parts list
User manual
Complete original documents, including safety instructions. Files open in a new tab.