Indoor and small-scale rock crawling have taken the radio-controlled (RC) world by storm ... the TRX-4M Defender doesn't disappoint. The motor isn't particularly powerful, but the machine is ...

Designed for dirt trails, rock-crawling challenges ... This list focuses on RC models built for enthusiasts who enjoy powerful motors, detailed designs, and technical capability.

The RC truck world has changed dramatically over the last few years. At one point, you needed to be ready to spend hundreds of dollars and seek out specialty shops to get true hobby-quality equipment.