The FTX Outback Mini 3.0 Ranger in dark red is a 1:24 scale ready-to-run trail crawler with 4-link suspension, factory-fitted LEDs, locked front and rear axles, and a LiPo battery included. Just add four AA batteries for the transmitter and you’re good to go. Serious capability in a compact package.
Small scale doesn’t have to mean small ambition. The FTX Outback Mini 3.0 Ranger is a 1:24 scale trail crawler that comes genuinely ready to run — 99% built, with the electronics, battery, and charger all included. Pop four AA batteries into the transmitter and you’re crawling within minutes of opening the box.
What makes this one worth a closer look is the spec list. At this price point and scale, you’d be forgiven for expecting corners to be cut. FTX haven’t really done that here. The Ranger runs a proper 4-link suspension setup with spring dampened shocks, locked front and rear axles, and internal beadlock wheels — all features you’d associate with a serious crawler, not a shelf toy.
Electronics & Drive
The heart of the setup is an oversized 050 55T brushed motor paired with a high-torque 1:64 ratio gearbox. That combination gives it the low-end grunt you need for proper slow-speed crawling. The integrated ESC and receiver unit keeps the internals tidy, and the F7 2.4GHz radio system handles control duties reliably. The steering is handled by a waterproof 1kg rated servo — worth noting for anyone who plans to run this on damp surfaces or through puddles, which, let’s be honest, is exactly where a trail truck should be going.
Power comes from a 3.7V 600mAh 1S LiPo battery, and a USB charger is included in the box so you’re not hunting for proprietary kit on day one.
Body & Chassis
The Ranger body is a lightweight moulded shell with moulded accessories already in place — it looks the part without needing extra detailing work. Factory-fitted LED lamps are a genuinely nice touch at this scale; they add realism straight out of the box rather than being an afterthought upgrade. The chassis features moulded side rails, and the soft rubber aggressive tread tyres (ø46mm x 18mm) give it a footprint that’s grippy enough to handle varied terrain.
At 215mm long, 104mm wide, and 106mm tall, with 28mm of ground clearance, it’s a compact package — but the proportions feel right for what it is. The 250g weight keeps it nimble without feeling insubstantial.
Who’s It For?
The Outback Mini 3.0 Ranger works well as an entry point into micro-scale crawling, but it’s also just a genuinely enjoyable little machine for anyone who appreciates a properly thought-out small-scale RTR. The dark red finish is clean and purposeful. If you want something you can run indoors across a rocky, scattered terrain or outdoors on a rough garden path without a lot of fuss — this is a solid choice.
Specification
- Model Number: FTX5503DR
- Scale: 1:24
- Length: 215mm
- Width: 104mm
- Height: 106mm
- Wheelbase: 121mm
- Ground Clearance: 28mm
- Tyre Size: ø 46mm x 18mm
- Weight: 250g
- Motor: 050 55T Brushed
- Gearbox Ratio: 1:64
- Battery: 3.7V 600mAh 1S LiPo
- Radio System: F7 2.4GHz
- Steering Servo: Waterproof 1kg rated
- Suspension: 4-Link with spring dampened shocks
- Axles: Locked front and rear
- Wheels: Internal beadlock
- LED Lamps: Factory-fitted
- Charger: USB charger included
- Requires: 4 x AA batteries (for transmitter)
- Colour: Dark Red
- Brand: FTX
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