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Best rc crawler under $100

Quick answer

The most capable rc crawler under $100 in current listings is the ARRIS WPL C74-1 Jimny JA11 1/10 RC Rock Crawler 4WD RTR Truck, under $100. Across 5 models in this budget, 5 are hobby grade and 0 brushless; the cheapest sits under $100.

ARRIS WPL C74-1 Jimny JA11 1/10 RC Rock Crawler 4WD RTR Truck
Best under $100

ARRIS WPL C74-1 Jimny JA11 1/10 RC Rock Crawler 4WD RTR Truck

  • 1/10
  • 4WD

The most capable rc crawler in this budget.

Budget: Under $100 the button shows the current price

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How do the rc crawlers under $100 compare?

ModelGradeMotorScaleListed speedBudget
ARRIS WPL C74-1 Jimny JA11 1/10 RC Rock Crawler 4WD RTR TruckHobbynot stated1/10not statedUnder $100
HLSFWDRIVE 1/18 RC Crawler Jeep RC Truck 4x4 Off Road RTR AllHobbynot stated1/18not statedUnder $100
WPLDEWAN RC Rock Crawler RC Truck 4x4 1/18 Scale Remote ControlHobbynot stated1/18not statedUnder $100
HLSFWDRIVE RC Rock Crawler 4x4 RC Jeep Truck 1/18 Scale AllHobbynot stated1/18not statedUnder $100
ARRIS RCX24 1/24 RC Rock Crawler 4WD Jeep Truck RTRHobbynot stated1/24not statedUnder $100

Speeds are shown only where the listing states one, and toy-grade listings often quote km/h. The middle model of the 5 under $100 sits under $100; the buttons show today's price on Amazon.

What does more money buy at this budget?

Toward the top of a budget you usually get a brushless motor, a proper hobby radio, and parts support from a brand that sells spares. At the bottom you get a sealed toy that is fun until something breaks. If the lead pick stretches the budget, remember that a second battery often matters more than the jump from one car to the next.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best rc crawler under $100?

For most buyers, the ARRIS WPL C74-1 Jimny JA11 1/10 RC Rock Crawler 4WD RTR Truck (under $100) is the strongest choice at this budget because it is the most capable model that fits under $100. If you want to keep money back for a second battery and a charger, the cheaper picks on this page cover the same use at lower cost. Check whether the battery is included before comparing prices.

Is a $100 RC crawler hobby grade?

5 of the 5 models under $100 on this page are hobby grade, meaning parts are sold separately and the car can be repaired. Under $100 most options are toy grade; the fastest ones list 30 to 60 km/h, which is quick for a child.

RCCarCalc is researched guidance, not professional advice. Figures come from published manufacturer specifications, listings and verified owner reports, not hands-on testing. Speeds are theoretical or as listed; real results depend on gearing, battery, tires and terrain. See how we research.