As the first sport-utility vehicle from the Ford Motor Company, the Bronco has become an icon of off-road history. In 1965, race car builder Bill Stoppe assembled a team of first-generation Broncos for long-distance off-road competition. They competed in the Mint 400, Baja 500, and the Mexican 1000 (later renamed Baja 1000).
When developing the officially licensed SCX10 III Early Ford Bronco 4WD, Axial engineers pushed the boundaries on ready-to-run scale crawler features, functions, and performance. It includes the key components that have made the SCX10 III platform a success, and adds features never before found in an Axial RTR — or any other RC vehicle. Hands down, this is one of the most detailed models Axial has ever produced, and it's a perfect choice for brand new scalers, experienced rock crawling enthusiasts, and everyone in-between.
Inside and out, the scale realism is unprecedented — sure to impress the most devoted Ford fans. The polycarbonate Bronco body has a molded tube cage with functional tube doors and hidden body mounts to preserve the scale lines. Fender flares and rock sliders that are true to the era also provide essential rock rash protection. Other authentic exterior details include the hood scoop, license plates, windshield wipers, and LED headlights and taillights. Many scale features are also functional. The front and rear plate bumpers, for example, are placed at the optimal approach angle for unobstructed climbing and crawling.
Interior detail is equally impressive. Inside the cab you'll find molded seats, dashboard, shifter, foot pedals, and a steering wheel with column. Under the hood, a replica 5.0L V8 engine, transmission housing, and transfer case conceal the powerful Axial® 35T motor for added protection and scale appearance.
The realism continues right to the ground. Retro-style 3-piece beadlock wheels complement the Early Ford Bronco's scale body while allowing tires to be mounted, removed, and replaced easily without gluing. Licensed 1.9 replica Falken Wildpeak M/T tires provide a solid grip for getting over rocks and trails. The roll cage has mounting tabs for additional lights and a full function spare tire.
Underneath it all, the proven SCX10 III chassis delivers the superior crawling performance Axial® drivers have come to expect. For a lower center of gravity in addition to true scale looks, the Early Ford Bronco uses AR45 Straight Axles in the front and rear. The triangulated suspension geometry is tuned to work with the axles to reduce torque twist and further increase the scale looks. Tunable oil-filled shocks help drivers find the best dampening rate and offer increased bore size with more fluid volume for the best performance.
Out of the box, the transmission is set up with a third-channel Front Dig function that lets you lock the rear axle from the transmitter for a tighter turning radius. Or you can configure it for two speeds with high and low gears by moving the included Micro Dig Servo to the two-speed linkage. To use both the two-speed transmission and Front Dig features, just add another servo and a radio with at least four channels (such as the 5-channel Spektrum DX5).
The fully assembled RTR vehicle comes with a Spektrum DX3 radio featuring exclusive DSMR technology for superior range, response, and interference resistance. It's also compatible with the Smart telemetry potential provided by the installed Spektrum Firma Smart 40A ESC/receiver. Using a Spektrum Smart LiPo pack, you can follow on-board battery capacity on the transmitter's voltage level indicator while driving with confidence in any weather and trail conditions — the electronics are protected by a waterproof design.
With its unstoppable Axial engineering and iconic Ford styling, the SCX10 III Early Ford Bronco 4WD RTR crawler is made for adventuring in the mountains and rugged terrain. Just add your choice of suitable battery and go!
Features:
Officially licensed Early Ford Bronco body with realistic, molded tube cage, functional tube doors and many authentic scale details
AR45 Straight Axles with offset front differential for true scale looks and low center of gravity
Front Dig function lets you lock the rear axle from the transmitter for the tighter turning radius of front wheel drive
Two-speed transmission option lets you increase the speed by approximately 20% (2-speed and Front Dig functions can both be operated with a 4-channel transmitter)
Replica 5.0L V8 engine, transmission housing and transfer case protect the motor while improving scale appearance
Authentic fender flares and rock sliders protect the body from rock rash
Fender liners and floor sides hide internal components normally visible from the side of the chassis
Open interior comes packed with details, including molded seats, dashboard, steering wheel with column, shifters and foot pedals
Exterior details include license plates, headlights, taillights, windshield wipers and hood scoop
Smart-enabled Spektrum receiver and ESC/receiver unit provides telemetry data to the DX3 transmitter
Battery mount accepts full-size standard LiPo or NiMH packs
Chassis wheelbase length can be adjusted to match other body lengths (11.4", 12.0", 12.3")
Triangulated suspension geometry and AR45 Straight Axles reduce torque twist while improving scale looks
Retro-style 3-piece beadlock wheels look scale and allow tires to be removed and replaced without gluing
Licensed 1.9 replica Falken Wildpeak M/T tires provide realism and a solid grip on the trails
Off-road bumpers with optimal approach angle also include mounting hole for a winch fairlead and aftermarket lighting
Tunable aluminum oil-filled coil-over shocks feature an emulsion-style cap with bleed screw for easy rebuilds
Spektrum servo, receiver and ESC are waterproof and ready for driving in any weather and trail conditions
Specifications:
Chassis: Adjustable Steel C-channel
Drivetrain: 4WD
Final Drive Ratio: 45.6:1 Low / 31.3:1 High
Track: 9.25" (233mm)
Gear Pitch" 32-Pitch
Ground Clearance: 2.5" (63.5mm)
Inner Tire / Outer Wheel Diameter: 1.9 in
Motor Size: 540
Pinion: 14T
Product Height: 9.75" (248 mm)
Product Length: 20.75" (527 mm)
Product Weight: 7.24 lbs (3.28kg)
Product Width: 9.25" (235 mm)
Shock Type: Oil-Filled/Coil-Over Spring
Suspension: Multi-Link Solid Axle
Tire: R35 Falken Wildpeak
Water-Resistant: Yes
Wheel Width: 1" (25.5mm)
Wheelbase: 12.3" (312 mm)
