Top 10 Best ARRMA 223S For Bashing, Speed And Street

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This Top 10 ranks ARRMA’s current 223S Ready To Run trucks and buggies by Horizon Hobby’s published vehicle type, rated speed, list price, and intended use copy, on paper. Horizon listed the US prices below when checked Nov 12, 2026. A battery and charger are not included with nine of these ten RTRs. The exception is Horizon’s U.S. only Pink and Black Gorgon 223S limited edition, which lists a 2S pack and charger in the box. This is a buying list from Horizon specs, not a hands on test. Every speed figure is a manufacturer rating. Check current price on the live listing before you order.

Quick answer: On paper, the GORGON 223S (ARA3530) is the best 2WD monster truck: Horizon calls it the next evolution of the fan favorite monster truck, rates it 50+ MPH, and listed it at $259.99. The FURY 223S 2WD (ARA3521) is the best value, as the lowest official starting price on this list, with color variants listed at $169.99 and $249.99, still rated 50+ MPH. The GRANITE 223S 4X4 (ARA4302V4) is the 4X4 monster truck pick, rated 50+ MPH and listed at $339.99. Labels for the rest: VORTEKS 223S 2WD for the 2WD stadium truck, QUAKE 223S for the 2WD BLX monster truck, SENTON 223S 4X4 for 4X4 short course, VORTEKS 223S 4X4 for the 4X4 stadium truck, TYPHON 223S for the 1/8 bash buggy, BIG ROCK 223S for the crew cab all road monster, and INFRACTION 223S for street speed, the only official 65+ MPH rating on this list. Official rated speeds for the wider lineup live on our ARRMA Top Speed by Model page. If you want a first ARRMA, start with the beginner buying guide instead.

ARRMA GORGON 223S 2WD RTR (ARA3530) — Best 2WD monster truck

1/10 2WD monster truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $259.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included on the standard truck. The U.S. only Pink and Black limited edition lists a 2S pack and charger in the box.

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ARRMA FURY 223S 2WD RTR (ARA3521) — Best value, lowest official starting price

1/10 2WD short course truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed color variants at $169.99 and $249.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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Top 10 best ARRMA 223S RC cars for bashing, speed and street, with best-for labels, rated speeds and Horizon prices checked Nov 12, 2026 — Original graphic drawn from Horizon Hobby specs, prices, and intended use copy. Labels come from those Horizon facts, not test results.

The 10 current ARRMA 223S RTRs

Figures come from Horizon product pages. A battery and charger are not included, except on the Gorgon 223S limited edition noted above. Check current price before you buy.

#	Model	Best for	SKU	Scale and type	Rated speed	Horizon price
1	GORGON 223S	2WD monster truck	ARA3530	1/10 2WD monster truck	50+ MPH	$259.99
2	FURY 223S 2WD	Value / lowest official starting price	ARA3521	1/10 2WD short course truck	50+ MPH	$169.99 to $249.99
3	GRANITE 223S 4X4	4X4 monster truck	ARA4302V4	1/10 4WD monster truck	50+ MPH	$339.99
4	VORTEKS 223S 2WD	2WD stadium truck	ARA3505	1/10 2WD stadium truck	50+ MPH	$249.99
5	QUAKE 223S	2WD BLX monster truck	ARA3537	1/10 2WD monster truck	50+ MPH	$269.99
6	SENTON 223S 4X4	4X4 short course	ARA4303V4	1/10 4WD short course truck	50+ MPH	$339.99
7	VORTEKS 223S 4X4	4X4 stadium truck	ARA4305V4	1/10 4WD stadium truck	50+ MPH	$339.99
8	TYPHON 223S 4X4	1/8 bash buggy	ARA4306V4	1/8 4WD race buggy	50+ MPH	$239.99 to $339.99
9	BIG ROCK 223S 4X4	Crew cab all road monster	ARA4312V4	1/10 4WD crew cab monster truck	50+ MPH	$369.99
10	INFRACTION 223S 4X4	Street speed	ARA4315V4	1/8 4WD all road	65+ MPH	$449.99

Horizon listed these US prices when checked Nov 12, 2026. The Fury and Typhon 223S rows show a range because Horizon listed different prices on different color variants. The Best for labels are taken from Horizon specs and manufacturer descriptions, not from tests. The INFRACTION 223S is the only official 65+ MPH rating on this list. The other nine share an official Top Speed of 50+ MPH. Horizon’s copy on most of those pages splits that as 35+ MPH on 2S and 50+ MPH on 3S. For the current 6S class, see our Top 10 Best ARRMA 6S list.

How to choose a 223S ARRMA

Start with the vehicle type and the surface you actually have, then match 2WD or 4X4 and the official price band.

Terrain. Horizon’s 1/10 4X4 monster truck for off road domination is the GRANITE 223S. The 2WD monster trucks are the GORGON 223S and the QUAKE 223S. The stadium trucks are the VORTEKS 223S 2WD and the VORTEKS 223S 4X4. The short course trucks are the FURY 223S 2WD and the SENTON 223S 4X4. The 1/8 race buggy is the TYPHON 223S. The crew cab monster, with Horizon’s all road dBoots RAGNAROK tire copy, is the BIG ROCK 223S. The 1/8 all road street machine, and the only official 65+ MPH rating here, is the INFRACTION 223S.
Budget. Horizon listed Fury color variants at $169.99 and $249.99, the lowest official starting price on this list. The Vorteks 223S 2WD was listed at $249.99, the Gorgon 223S at $259.99, and the Quake 223S at $269.99. Typhon 223S color variants were listed at $239.99 and $339.99. The Granite, Senton, and Vorteks 4X4 were listed at $339.99. The Big Rock 223S was listed at $369.99, the highest official 1/10 price here. The Infraction 223S was listed at $449.99, the highest official price on this list. Those are the official vehicle prices only.
2WD vs 4X4, and 1/10 vs 1/8. The 2WD RTRs are the Fury, Vorteks 223S 2WD, Gorgon 223S, and Quake 223S, all 1/10. The 1/10 4X4 RTRs are the Granite, Senton, Vorteks 223S 4X4, and Big Rock. The two 1/8 RTRs are the Typhon 223S buggy and the Infraction 223S all road truck. Lengths in the 1/10 group run from the Vorteks 223S 2WD at 17.95 in (456 mm) to the Fury and Senton at 21.97 in (558 mm). The 1/8 pair is the Typhon 223S at 20.12 in (511 mm) and the Infraction 223S at 22.12 in (562 mm), the longest official figure on this list.
Battery cost. A battery and charger are not included, except on the U.S. only Pink and Black Gorgon 223S limited edition. Horizon lists 2S or 3S LiPo compatibility and an IC5 connector on every truck here. Most needed to complete lists call for a hardcase 2S or 3S pack plus a charger, and often a charging bag. Horizon does not list a pack price on these vehicle pages, so treat a compatible pack and charger as a separate purchase on top of the truck price unless you are buying that limited edition. See the battery compatibility guide for pack context, and the 3S vs 4S vs 6S power guide for class context next to the 4S and 6S trucks.

The lineup, labeled by best for

1. GORGON 223S (ARA3530) — Best 2WD monster truck

This is the 2WD monster truck at the top of this list. Horizon calls it the next evolution of the fan favorite monster truck, built on the proven Gorgon platform, and lists it as a 1/10 2WD Ready To Run rated 50+ MPH. The overview states 50+ MPH speed and 2S to 3S capability straight out of the box, without a separate 35+ line. Horizon listed it at $259.99. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The standard needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo, a charger, and a LiPo safe bag. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 45A 2 in 1 waterproof brushless ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 4000Kv brushless motor with an ARRMA 40 mm cooling fan, an SLT2 transmitter with DSC, and an S681 metal geared servo. Official tires are dBoots Chevron MT. Length is 18.3 in (465 mm), height is 9.06 in (230 mm), and weight is 6.02 lb (2.73 kg). Horizon also lists a U.S. only Pink and Black limited edition, sold on Horizon Hobby, whose needed to complete list says absolutely nothing because a Spektrum 4000mAh 2S 30C IC5 pack and an S100 USB-C 2S/3S charger are in the box.

The current specs, price, and limited edition notes are in our Gorgon 223S specs and price page. An older Gorgon troubleshooting guide is still on the site and has not been rebuilt for only the 223S truck.

ARRMA GORGON 223S 2WD RTR (ARA3530)

1/10 2WD monster truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $259.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included on the standard truck. The U.S. only Pink and Black limited edition lists a 2S pack and charger in the box.

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2. FURY 223S 2WD (ARA3521) — Best value

This is the lowest official starting price on the current 223S RTR list. Horizon lists the 1/10 FURY 223S as a 2WD Ready To Run short course truck, rates it 50+ MPH, and listed color variants at $169.99 and $249.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Horizon’s copy says a 2S LiPo is good for 35+ MPH and a 3S pack for 50+ MPH bashing, and it calls out ready to run simplicity at a price you can afford. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo with IC5, a charger, and a charging bag. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 45A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 4000Kv brushless motor, an SLT2 transmitter, and an S681 metal geared servo. Length is 21.97 in (558 mm), among the longest 1/10 figures here, and official tires are Fortress SC. Horizon’s copy also names a mid motor layout and a bottom loading battery tray.

Our Fury BLX review and Fury 223S BLX upgrade path cover this short course truck in more detail.

ARRMA FURY 223S 2WD RTR (ARA3521)

1/10 2WD short course truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed color variants at $169.99 and $249.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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3. GRANITE 223S 4X4 (ARA4302V4) — Best 4X4 monster truck

This is the core 1/10 4X4 monster truck in the current 223S lineup. Horizon lists it as a 4WD Ready To Run, rates it 50+ MPH, and describes it as the truck to start with if off road domination is the goal. Horizon’s copy also says that on a 2S LiPo it reaches 35+ MPH, and that a 3S pack unleashes the truck’s full 50+ MPH potential. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. Horizon listed it at $339.99. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo and a charger. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 80A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 3100Kv brushless motor, an SLT3 transmitter, and an S662 metal geared servo. Length is 18.5 in (470 mm) and weight is 7.65 lb (3.47 kg). Official copy also names dBoots Fortress MT tires.

Some Horizon listings now show the Granite 223S as discontinued, so check the current listing before you order.

The 2WD vs 4X4 monster truck split is covered in Quake 223S vs Granite 223S 4X4. Older family comparisons live on Granite vs Big Rock and Granite vs Vorteks. Those pages have not been rebuilt around only the current 223S SKUs. Older parts ideas are on our Granite upgrades list.

ARRMA GRANITE 223S 4X4 RTR (ARA4302V4)

1/10 4WD monster truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $339.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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4. VORTEKS 223S 2WD (ARA3505) — Best 2WD stadium truck

The vehicle type is Stadium Truck. Horizon lists the 1/10 VORTEKS 223S as a 2WD Ready To Run, rates it 50+ MPH, and listed it at $249.99. Horizon’s copy says you can start with a 2S LiPo for 35+ MPH and move to a 3S pack for 50+ MPH bashing. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo with IC5, a charger, and a charging bag. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 45A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 3660 4000Kv brushless motor, an SLT2 transmitter, and an S681 metal geared servo, the same electronics family as the Fury and the Quake. Length is 17.95 in (456 mm), the shortest official figure on this list, and weight is 5.5 lb (2.51 kg), the lightest official figure here.

There is no dedicated current review of this 2WD SKU on the site yet. For family context, see Granite vs Vorteks and Vorteks vs Granite, which predate a 223S-only rewrite, and the 4X4 sibling review below.

ARRMA VORTEKS 223S 2WD RTR (ARA3505)

1/10 2WD stadium truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $249.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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5. QUAKE 223S (ARA3537) — Best 2WD BLX monster truck

Horizon lists the QUAKE 223S as a 1/10 2WD Ready To Run BLX monster truck, rates it 50+ MPH, and listed it at $269.99. Horizon’s copy says a 2S LiPo is good for 35+ MPH and a 3S pack takes it past 50 MPH, which matches the official Top Speed field of 50+. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo with IC5, a charger, and a charging bag. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 45A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 3660 4000Kv brushless motor, an SLT2 transmitter, and an S681 metal geared servo, the same 223S BLX 2WD electronics family as the Fury and the Vorteks 223S 2WD. Official length, height, wheelbase, and weight match the Gorgon 223S on paper (width is 13.58 in versus 13.54 in). Official tires are dBoots Cut Chevron. This label is the BLX 2WD monster truck in that family, not a higher published speed than the Gorgon.

The 2WD Quake versus the 4X4 Granite is covered in Quake 223S vs Granite 223S 4X4. Do not confuse this 1/10 223S truck with the 1/8 Quake 4S, which is a different class; see also the Quake 4S review.

ARRMA QUAKE 223S 2WD RTR (ARA3537)

1/10 2WD monster truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $269.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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6. SENTON 223S 4X4 (ARA4303V4) — Best 4X4 short course truck

The vehicle type is Short Course Truck. Horizon lists the 1/10 SENTON 223S as a 4WD Ready To Run, rates it 50+ MPH, and listed it at $339.99, the same official price as the Granite and the Vorteks 223S 4X4. Horizon’s copy says it reaches 35+ MPH on 2S and the short course truck’s full 50+ MPH potential on 3S, and that the 223S series is meant to grow from 2S to 3S without buying a new vehicle. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo, a charger, and a charging bag. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 80A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 3100Kv brushless motor, an SLT3 transmitter, and an S662 metal geared servo, the same 4X4 electronics package as the Granite, Vorteks 4X4, and Big Rock. Length is 21.97 in (558 mm), matching the Fury, with a listed weight of 7.83 lb (3.55 kg).

Our older Senton review covers the model family and has not been rebuilt for only the current 223S 4X4 SKU. Older parts ideas live on the Senton upgrades list.

ARRMA SENTON 223S 4X4 RTR (ARA4303V4)

1/10 4WD short course truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $339.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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7. VORTEKS 223S 4X4 (ARA4305V4) — Best 4X4 stadium truck

This is the 4X4 sibling of the 2WD stadium truck. Horizon lists the 1/10 VORTEKS 223S 4X4 as a 4WD Ready To Run stadium truck, rates it 50+ MPH, and listed it at $339.99. Horizon’s copy says it reaches 35+ MPH on a 2S LiPo and the stadium truck’s full 50+ MPH potential on 3S for off road blasting. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo, a charger, and a charging bag. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 80A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 3100Kv brushless motor, an SLT3 transmitter, and an S662 metal geared servo. Length is 18.5 in (470 mm), matching the Granite, and weight is 7.56 lb (3.43 kg). The official difference versus the $249.99 2WD Vorteks is 4WD and this electronics package, not a higher published MPH number.

Our Vorteks 223S 4X4 review covers this SKU. Family comparisons with the Granite are in the older Granite vs Vorteks and Vorteks vs Granite pages.

ARRMA VORTEKS 223S 4X4 RTR (ARA4305V4)

1/10 4WD stadium truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $339.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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8. TYPHON 223S 4X4 (ARA4306V4) — Best 1/8 bash buggy

Horizon names this the TYPHON 223S BLX 4X4 Race Buggy and lists it as a 1/8 4WD Ready To Run, rated 50+ MPH. Color variants were listed at $239.99 and $339.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Horizon’s copy says that on 2S it reaches 35+ MPH and that a 3S pack unleashes the buggy’s full 50+ MPH potential, and that dirt, gravel, or short grass is where it performs best, while also calling it capable as a speed run machine on pavement with street tires. That is Horizon’s description, not a test result on this page. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo, a charger, and a charging bag. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 80A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 3100Kv brushless motor, an SLT3 transmitter, and an S662 metal geared servo. Listed technology is DSC and SMART. Length is 20.12 in (511 mm) and weight is 6.64 lb (3.01 kg).

Our older Typhon review covers the model family, including larger Typhon classes, and has not been rebuilt for only this 223S SKU. An older Typhon 3S upgrades list is also still on the site. For official 6S Typhon ratings, see the current ARRMA 6S list and the top speed chart.

ARRMA TYPHON 223S 4X4 RTR (ARA4306V4)

1/8 4WD race buggy, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed color variants at $239.99 and $339.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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9. BIG ROCK 223S 4X4 (ARA4312V4) — Best crew cab all road monster

Horizon lists the 1/10 BIG ROCK 223S as a 4WD Ready To Run crew cab monster truck, rates it 50+ MPH, and listed it at $369.99, the highest official 1/10 price on this list. Horizon’s product copy describes a scale crew cab body with street style, and says all road dBoots RAGNAROK tires expand bashing territory to dirt tracks, trails, and muddy courses. Horizon also calls it a first brushless monster truck option and gives the usual 35+ MPH on 2S and 50+ MPH on 3S split. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo and a charger. The in the box list names a Spektrum SLT 80A 2 in 1 waterproof ESC and receiver with DSC, a Spektrum 3100Kv brushless motor, an SLT3 transmitter, and an S662 metal geared servo. Length is 20.24 in (514 mm) and weight is 7.82 lb (3.55 kg). The extra official dollars versus the $339.99 Granite are not a higher published MPH number; the official differences are the crew cab body, the RAGNAROK tire copy, and the listed size.

Older family coverage lives in our Big Rock V3 review, Granite vs Big Rock, and the Big Rock upgrades list. Those pages have not been rebuilt for only the current 223S SKU.

ARRMA BIG ROCK 223S 4X4 RTR (ARA4312V4)

1/10 4WD crew cab monster truck, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 50+ MPH
Horizon listed $369.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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10. INFRACTION 223S 4X4 (ARA4315V4) — Best for street speed

This is the highest official speed rating and the highest official price on this 223S list. Horizon lists it as a 1/8 4WD Ready To Run all road truck, rates it 65+ MPH, and listed it at $449.99. Horizon’s copy calls it a street machine and a full generational upgrade built to make 65+ MPH more accessible, and names parking lots, driveways, cul de sacs, and paved stretches as the intended setting. Listed technology is DSC, with four selectable modes in Horizon’s feature list. LiPo compatibility is 2S or 3S, IC5 connector. The needed to complete list is a 2S or 3S LiPo, a charger, and a charging bag. The in the box list is a different electronics package from the rest of this Top 10: a Spektrum Firma 100 V2 Smart ESC, a Spektrum 3400Kv brushless motor, an SLR370 DSC SLT protocol receiver, an SLT3 transmitter, an S662 metal geared servo, and a 28T speed pinion. The spec list also names a 19T pinion and 3660-3400 Kv. Official tires are dBoots Hoons. Length is 22.12 in (562 mm), the longest official figure here.

There is no dedicated current 223S Infraction review on the site yet. For the 6S all road Infraction, see our current ARRMA 6S list and Kraton 6S vs Infraction. The older Infraction V2 review and Infraction upgrades list cover the wider Infraction family, not this 223S SKU alone. Official ratings across classes are on the top speed chart.

ARRMA INFRACTION 223S 4X4 RTR (ARA4315V4)

1/8 4WD all road, 2S or 3S, IC5, rated 65+ MPH, DSC and SMART
Horizon listed $449.99 when checked Nov 12, 2026. Battery and charger are not included.

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FAQ

What is the best ARRMA 223S to buy?

There is no single best model. On paper, the GORGON 223S is the best 2WD monster truck, the FURY 223S 2WD is the best value, with the lowest official starting price on this list, and the GRANITE 223S 4X4 is the 4X4 monster truck pick. Pick the others by vehicle type: 2WD stadium (Vorteks 223S 2WD), 2WD BLX monster truck (Quake 223S), 4X4 short course (Senton 223S), 4X4 stadium (Vorteks 223S 4X4), 1/8 bash buggy (Typhon 223S), crew cab all road monster (Big Rock 223S), or street speed (Infraction 223S). This page does not add test results on top of those specs.

How fast is an ARRMA 223S?

Horizon’s official Top Speed field is 50+ MPH on nine of these ten RTRs, and 65+ MPH on the INFRACTION 223S, the highest official rating on this list. On the 50+ models, Horizon’s product copy usually splits that figure as 35+ MPH on a 2S LiPo and 50+ MPH on a 3S LiPo. The Gorgon 223S page states 50+ MPH and 2S to 3S capability without a separate 35+ line in the overview. These are manufacturer figures, not speeds measured for this page.

Do ARRMA 223S trucks come with a battery?

On nine of these ten RTRs, Horizon lists the battery and charger as sold separately. You also need a charger, and most needed to complete lists include a charging bag or LiPo safe bag. The exception is Horizon’s U.S. only Pink and Black Gorgon 223S limited edition, whose needed to complete list says absolutely nothing because a Spektrum 4000mAh 2S 30C IC5 pack and an S100 USB-C 2S/3S charger are in the box. The standard Gorgon 223S still needs a pack and charger. Horizon does not list a pack price on these vehicle pages, so treat the pack and charger as a separate purchase unless you are buying that limited edition.

What is ARRMA 223S?

223S is Horizon’s name for this 2S and 3S brushless Ready To Run class. Official pages describe the series as a way for new brushless bashers to start on 2S and move to 3S without buying a new vehicle. It is not a 4S or 6S class. For the current 6S Ready To Run list, see our ARRMA 6S list.

Gorgon 223S vs Quake 223S, which 2WD monster truck?

By the published specs, both are 1/10 2WD Ready To Run monster trucks rated 50+ MPH, with nearly the same listed length, height, wheelbase, and weight. Horizon listed the Gorgon 223S at $259.99 and the Quake 223S at $269.99. The Gorgon page is the 223S take on the Gorgon platform, with a 4000Kv motor and a listed 40 mm cooling fan, and it is the page that states 50+ MPH without a separate 35+ overview line. The Quake is listed as a 223S BLX 2WD monster truck with the 3660 4000Kv motor, SLT 45A, and SLT2 package shared with the Vorteks 223S 2WD and Fury, and Horizon’s copy gives 35+ MPH on 2S and past 50 MPH on 3S. Choose by platform and that official copy, not by a test result on this page. The 2WD vs 4X4 split is covered in our Quake 223S vs Granite 223S 4X4 guide.

Fury vs Senton, which short course 223S?

Both are official short course trucks rated 50+ MPH. The Fury 223S is the 1/10 2WD truck, with color variants listed at $169.99 and $249.99, an SLT 45A 2 in 1 unit, a 4000Kv motor, and an SLT2 radio. The Senton 223S is the 1/10 4X4 truck, listed at $339.99, with an SLT 80A 2 in 1 unit, a 3100Kv motor, and an SLT3 radio. Pick 2WD and the lower official starting price, or 4X4 at the 4X4 list price. This page does not rank which one is more durable.

Vorteks 2WD vs Vorteks 4X4, which stadium truck?

Both are official stadium trucks rated 50+ MPH. The Vorteks 223S 2WD (ARA3505) was listed at $249.99, with the SLT 45A and 3660 4000Kv package. The Vorteks 223S 4X4 (ARA4305V4) was listed at $339.99, with the SLT 80A and 3100Kv package used on the other 4X4 1/10 trucks. The official difference is 2WD versus 4WD, plus that electronics and price split, not a different published top speed.

What is the difference between the 223S Quake and the Quake 4S?

They are different trucks. The Quake 223S (ARA3537) is a 1/10 2WD 223S Ready To Run monster truck rated 50+ MPH and listed at $269.99. The current Quake 4S is a 1/8 4S monster truck, covered on our Quake 4S specs and Quake 4S review pages. Do not treat the 223S Quake as a 4S or 6S model.

223S vs 6S, which class should you buy?

223S is Horizon’s 2S and 3S brushless Ready To Run class on this list, with official ratings of 50+ MPH on nine models and 65+ MPH on the Infraction 223S. The current 6S Ready To Run class uses 4S or 6S packs and has higher official ratings, up to 80+ MPH on the Infraction 6S AVC and Felony 6S AVC. See our ARRMA 6S list and the top speed chart for those official 6S figures. A battery and charger are not included in either class, except for the Gorgon 223S limited edition noted above.

What battery does a 223S need?

Horizon lists 2S or 3S LiPo compatibility and an IC5 connector on every truck on this list. Most needed to complete lists call for a hardcase 2S or 3S pack with IC5, plus a charger, and often a charging bag. The Infraction 223S needed list says a 2S or 3S LiPo and does not repeat the hardcase wording. Packs are not included except on the U.S. only Pink and Black Gorgon 223S limited edition, which includes a Spektrum 4000mAh 2S 30C IC5 pack and an S100 charger. See our ARRMA battery compatibility guide for pack context.

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