Pro-Line Pro-MT 4x4

Pro-Line goes over the top with premium specs and crashproof durability to deliver a wild monster ride

- Peter Vieira & Joel Navarro

Pro-Line is the undisputed body, tire, and wheel king, and also makes a heckuva a complete RC car—go look up our reviews of the PRO-2, PRO-2 SC, and PRO-MT 2WD models to refresh your memory.

And now the gang in Banning, California, is at it again with a new PRO model: their first-ever 4X4 monster. But unlike the 2-wheelers, the PRO-MT 4X4 is a clean-sheet design—no carryovers from the 2WD models, no parts that were originally designed as upgrades for other brands. And Pro-Line didn’t skimp when ticking off features— you won’t find dogbones or plastic shocks or wimpy anything in this 4X4. And while Pro-Line does build it for you, the electronics choices are left to you. Use stuff you already have or get a new high-output system—anything designed for 1/10 or 1/8 action will fit.

Steel-Reinforced 6061 Aluminum Chassis

Stamped-aluminum chassis are a pretty standard feature for many RC trucks, but Pro-Line goes beyond a basic sheet design by upping the thickness to 3mm (instead of the more common 2.5mm) and adding a 3mm-thick steel “spine” that runs the length of the chassis. This, combined with conventional 1/8-buggy-style bracing, makes the chassis exceptionally strong without a bulky upper deck getting in the way. Tall mudguards also provide some reinforcement and hide the gap between the chassis and rocker panels when running lifted bodies. 

Slip-Proof Aluminum Motor Mount