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Traxxas 78097-4 XRT Ultimate
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$1,599.95 USD
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TraxxasModel 78097-4
XRT Ultimate
X truck · Battery & charger sold separately
- Scale
- X-truck
- Drive
- 4WD
- Power
- Brushless
- Top speed
- 60+ mph
Battery and charger sold separately — see Complete your setup.
$1,599.95 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
Picking up in Houston? Choose Pick up at checkout and wait for our ready-for-pickup email.
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 # 78097-4-BLUEX · Traxxas model 78097-4
Complete your setup
Everything the XRT Ultimate needs to run
The XRT Ultimate runs on two 4s LiPo packs. Battery and charger are sold separately. Choose how you want to cover them; nothing goes in your cart until you press Add.
Optional extras are never added for you: Upgrades for the XRT Ultimate
Overview
XRT® started a revolution by combining X-Maxx® strength with race truck handling. XRT Ultimate combines legendary X-Truck toughness with over $1,000 in high-strength aluminum and performance upgrades for maximum strength and precision. The 2025 XRT Ultimate goes even further with new bold graphics, upgraded axles, and our most powerful steering servo. Don't miss your chance to own the Ultimate XRT!
Features
- Ultimate DurabilityXRT receives substantial aluminum upgrades in all key areas of performance: suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and steering to usher in a new era of X-Truck® strength and durability.
- Included Wireless ModuleA Traxxas Link™ Wireless Module comes standard on XRT Ultimate to take full advantage of its on-board telemetry.
- Belted TiresXRT Ultimate's belted Gravix® tires deliver game-changing performance on the track or in the wild.
- Maximum Steering AuthorityWith a staggering 650 ounce-inches of torque and full steel gears, the High Torque Maxx Servo gives XRT Ultimate complete steering authority.
- Up to 60+ mph with Two 4s LiPo Batteries (sold separately)
- High-Performance Aluminum Upgrades6061-T6 aluminum C-hubs, steering blocks, rear hub carriers, differential housings, motor mounts
- VXL-8s™ Waterproof Electronic Speed ControlAggressive tune, integrated cooling fan, 3-LED status indicators, machined heat sink
- Velineon® 1200XL Brushless Motor4-pole 1275 Kv, oversize aluminum heatsink, dual cooling fans
- Traxxas Stability ManagementImproves straight line acceleration and braking on low-traction surfaces
- TQi 2.4 GHz 2-Channel Radio SystemFactory-installed telemetry sensors, 5-channel micro receiver with fail-safe security
- X-Truck® Spec 8s DrivelineMachined hardened steel pinion and spur gear, full-time shaft-driven 4WD
- X-Maxx-Spec DifferentialsHeavy-duty sealed 4-gear design, large scale steel ring and pinion gears
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- Rock-Solid Motor Mounting SystemRigid aluminum motor mounts, precise preset gear mesh adjustments
- GTX Aluminum Race ShocksMachined aluminum threaded body, extra-large bore, TiN-coated 5.2 mm damper shafts
- WideMaxx SuspensionExtra-wide suspension arms, double-shear connections, high-strength steel suspension pins
- Steering2085RL high-output metal-gear steering servo with 650 oz-in torque at 6.0 volts
- Ultra-Low-CG Chassis DesignModular chassis with interlocking bulkheads, dual snap-lock battery compartments
- ProGraphix® Clipless BodySnaps in place in seconds, secure body latches, clipless mounting system
- Heavy-duty BumpersReinforced front bumper, rear wing support, nerf bars, wheelie bar with carry handle
- Wheels and Tires7.4″ Gravix® belted race tires, 3.8″ matte black XRT race wheels, 24 mm splined wheel hubs
What's in the box
- XRT Ultimate 8s race truck
- VXL-8s waterproof electronic speed control with integrated telemetry
- Quick Start Guide
- TQi 2.4 GHz radio system
- High quality maintenance tools
What you'll need
- LiPo Batteries Traxxas recommends dual 4-Cell, 6700 mAh Power Cell LiPo batteries [2890X] or the Dual 4s Completer Pack [2997]
- Charger Traxxas EZ-Peak® Live Dual 4s-capable charger [2973] is recommended for easy and fast charging performance
- AA Alkaline Batteries Four AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter
Specifications
| Type | Monster Truck |
|---|---|
| Scale | X-Truck® |
| Top Speed | 60+ mph with dual 4s LiPo batteries and optional gearing (sold separately) |
| Skill Level | 5 |
| Weight | 21.55 pounds (9.79 kg) |
| Length | 31.41 inches (798 mm) |
| Width | 23.43 inches (595 mm) |
| Height | 10.15 inches (258 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 18.9 inches (480 mm) |
| Front Track | 23.43 inches (595 mm) |
| Track | 23.43 inches (595 mm) |
| Center Ground Clearance | 1.93 inches (49 mm) |
| Driveline | Shaft-driven 4WD |
| Transmission | Single speed |
| Differential Type | Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip |
| Gear Pitch | 1.0 metric pitch |
| Steering Servo | 2085RL metal gear ultra-high-torque waterproof |
| Radio System | TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with wireless module |
| Battery Compartment | 185 mm X 51 mm X 44 mm |
| Motor | Velineon® 1200XL (1275 Kv sensorless brushless) |
|---|---|
| Motor Weight | 23.44 ounces (665 g) |
| Motor Length | 4.32 inches (110 mm) |
| Motor Diameter | 1.88 inches (48 mm) |
| Motor Shaft Size | 5 mm |
| Motor Connector | 6.5 mm bullet connectors |
| ESC | Velineon® VXL-8s (Sensorless brushless) |
| ESC Case Size | 2.23 x 2.83 x 1.81 inches (58 x 72 x 46 mm) |
| ESC Weight | 7.60 ounces (215.5 g) |
| ESC Motor Connectors | 6.5 mm bullet connectors |
| ESC Battery Connectors | Traxxas High-Current Connectors |
| ESC Power Wire | 10 gauge Maxx® Cable |
| Receiver | 5-channel micro receiver (6533) |
| Power | 8s Brushless |
| Size | X-Truck |
| Battery Charger | Sold Separately |
| Tires | 7.4″ Gravix® belted race tires |
| Wheels | 3.8″ matte black XRT race wheels |
Compare
How the XRT Ultimate compares
Similar models we carry, side by side.
| Spec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Monster Truck | Monster Truck | Monster Truck | Monster Truck |
| Scale | X-Truck | X-Truck | X-Truck | 1/10 |
| Size (L × W × H) | 31.4 × 23.4 × 10.2 in | 31.4 × 23.4 × 10.2 in | 30.7 × 21.3 × 14.0 in | 22.5 × 16.0 × 9.1 in |
| Weight | 21.55 lb | 21.03 lb | 22.2 lb | 10.2 lb |
| Skill level | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Top speed | 60+ mphwith dual 4s LiPo batteries and optional gearing (sold separately) | 60+ mphwith dual 4s LiPo batteries and optional gearing | 50+ mphwith two 4s LiPo batteries and optional speed gear (sold separately) | 60+ mphwith 4s LiPo battery and optional gearing |
| In the box | Battery & charger sold separately | Battery & charger sold separately | Battery & charger sold separately | Battery & charger sold separately |
| Runs on | Two 4s LiPo packs | Two 4s LiPo packs | Two 4s LiPo packs | A 3s–4s LiPo |
| Ready to run | $2,104.85completer 2997 + AA | $1,604.85completer 2997 + AA | $2,104.85completer 2997 + AA | $1,124.85completer 2996X + 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
Parts & upgrades
Keep your XRT Ultimate running.
Genuine Traxxas replacement parts and upgrades, organized by part number.
Traxxas · Model 78097-4
Manuals, parts list & exploded views
XRT Ultimate · 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.