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Brushed vs Brushless RC Trucks — Is Brushless Worth the Money?

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Channel: Mike Martins · 2016 · Science & Technology

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What's the real difference between a brushed RC truck and a brushless RC truck?

In this video I'm taking out two of my RC trucks and comparing them side-by-side. One is my smaller, older all-wheel-drive RC with a brushed motor, while the other is my larger Fox Edition truck running a much more powerful brushless setup.

And there is definitely a difference!

The brushed truck was basically what got me into the RC hobby. I paid somewhere around $285 for it, and I've had a lot of fun learning how these machines work. The larger brushless truck was considerably more expensive at around $600, but once you see it running through the dirt and wet grass, you can understand where some of that extra money went.

The brushless truck absolutely rips.

We're throwing it around, fishtailing it, spinning it out and doing donuts. Despite the additional power, I found it surprisingly easy to regain control. I'm also impressed with the body compared with some of the older RC bodies I'd seen, which could crack and spiderweb after a hard impact.

Battery life is another part of the hobby I'm experimenting with. I'm getting roughly 45 minutes of playtime depending on the setup, and I'm looking at upgrading the battery packs. On the smaller truck I've experimented with running two batteries through a splitter, while I'm considering upgrading the larger truck to a better battery.

I'm also intentionally getting more comfortable repairing these trucks. If I break an axle, gearbox or another component, that's an opportunity to learn how to fix and upgrade it myself.

Eventually I'd also like to pick up a Monster Energy-style drift car and experiment with dedicated pavement and drifting setups.

For anybody getting into RC cars and wondering whether they should start with a brushed motor or spend the extra money on brushless, here's a real-world look at both.

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