TRX-44096-3-BLUE Traxxas Nitro Rustler 1/10 Nitro 2WD Stadium Truck with TQi TSM RTR - Blue (Collector Specs)

The Nitro Rustler is a 1/10 scale 2WD nitro stadium truck that pairs the proven TRX 2.5 Racing Engine with the Slash platform’s legendary durability. Lighter and more nimble than the Nitro Slash, the Rustler’s stadium truck body gives it a lower center of gravity and an aggressive on-track presence. The EZ-Start system fires it up at the push of a button, and TSM keeps it tracking straight when you bury the throttle. This vehicle is discontinued — no longer in production.

Dressed in a blue ProGraphix® painted body with applied decals.

Looking for Something Available Now?

The Nitro Rustler has been discontinued. If you’re interested in current Traxxas nitro vehicles in a similar spirit, the Jato 3.3 is worth a look — a 2WD nitro platform with the more powerful TRX 3.3 engine. You can also browse all current RC vehicles at JackWagon R/C & Hobbies to see what’s available now. For parts and support for an existing Rustler, see RC Parts & Supplies.

What’s Included

• (1×) Nitro Rustler with TRX 2.5 engine — fully assembled, Ready-To-Race®
• (1×) TQi 2.4 GHz radio system with TSM
• (1×) Quick Start Guide
• (1×) EZ-Start starter box with battery and charger
• (1×) Fuel bottle
• (1×) Spare filter and glow plug
• (1×) Maintenance tools

You Also Need

• ⚠️ Nitro fuel — Traxxas Top Fuel 20% or 33% recommended. Not included.
• ⚠️ 4 AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter — not included. Traxxas AA batteries (2914) available separately.
• ⚠️ 4 AA alkaline batteries for the receiver pack — not included.

Size & Scale

1/10 scale — about the length of a school ruler. Assembled dimensions: 17.25 in × 12.5 in × 6 in (438 × 318 × 152 mm). Wheelbase: 11.31 in (287 mm). Weight: 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg).

Key Features

• 50+ mph with the TRX 2.5 Racing Engine — reliable, tunable nitro power
• TRX 2.5 Racing Engine — 2.5 cc displacement, single-stage air filter, two-needle slide carburetor, tuned exhaust system
• EZ-Start electric starting system — press a button to light the glow plug and crank the engine
• 75 cc fuel tank — keeps run sessions going between fill-ups
• Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) — monitors vehicle direction and makes steering corrections to keep you tracking straight under hard acceleration, through corners, and during braking. Never limits throttle. Adjustable 0–100% from the transmitter.
• TQi 2.4 GHz radio system — 2-channel transmitter with dual rates, exponential, and endpoint adjustments. Compatible with the optional Traxxas Link Wireless Module (6511).
• Blue-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum chassis with fiber composite upper deck
• Nitro Magnum 281 transmission — 32-pitch, 2.81:1 internal ratio, adjustable slipper clutch, planetary gear differential
• Ultra Shocks — fully adjustable oil-filled shocks with X-ring seals and white powder-coated springs
• Skill level 3 — a good entry point into nitro performance

Who It’s For

The Nitro Rustler is an approachable nitro truck for drivers ready to move beyond electric. Skill level 3 — less demanding to tune and maintain than a 3.3-powered vehicle, making it a solid introduction to the nitro experience.

Reference Numbers

Traxxas PN: 44096-3-BLUE · Retailer PN: TRA44096-3-BLUE · JackWagon SKU: TRX-44096-3-BLUE · UPC: 020334444011