ESCs – Surface
Waterproof, reversible and built to take a landing. Traxxas XL-5, XL-2.5 and VXL-3s are the factory replacements for the RTR range; Hobbywing QuicRun brushed and brushless ESCs are the upgrade path for 1/10 and 1/8, with Seaking for boats; Castle Sidewinder and Monster X for high-power sensored setups; Spektrum Firma Smart ESCs for Arrma and Losi models, and 2-in-1 ESC/receiver units for small RTRs.
Brushed or brushless is the first question — a brushed ESC won't run a brushless motor. Then match the LiPo cell rating and motor size. The motor-and-ESC combos are cross-listed here so a matched pair turns up in the same search.
Hobbywing HW38030210 QuicRun WP 10BL120 G2 ESC + 3660SL G2 3150KV Sensorless Brushless Combo 1/10
$184.99
Hobbywing Quicrun Fusion SE 1800kV 1/10th Brushless RC Crawler Motor/ESC Combo
$139.99
TRAXXAS 3019R: EVX-2 Waterproof FWD/REV ESC for 16.8v Dual-Battery Dual-Motor Setups
RRP $229.99
Now $94.99
TRAXXAS 3024R: XL-2.5 Waterproof FWD/REV ESC w/ Low Voltage Detection (LVD)
RRP $159.99
Now $79.99
TRAXXAS 3355R: VXL-3s Waterproof Electronic Speed Controller
RRP $239.99
Now $94.99
Castle Creations Castle Link USB Programming Kit V3 : 011-0119-00
$49.99
Castle Creations Monster X Brushless ESC w/ 1515-2200kv Sensored Motor V2
$558.00
Firma 8A Sensored Brushless ESC / Motor Combo: 1/24 Rock Crawlers SPMXSEMC18
$175.00
Hobbywing 1/8th150A ESC & 4274 2000KV Brushless Motor Combo
$259.00
Hobbywing 30120203 QuicRun WP 1060 Brushed 60A ESC w/ Deans T Connector
$49.99
Hobbywing 30120500 QuicRun Fusion Pro Elite 2300KV Crawler Motor ESC Combo
$229.99
Hobbywing Combo XR10 Justock G3S ESC/Justock G2.1 10.5T (Fixed Timing)
$210.00
Hobbywing HW38020347 EZRUN MAX10 G2 Combo 80A ESC + 3652SD G3 4100KV Sensored Motor 1/10
$209.99