Traxxas 2085XL Maxx High Torque Digital Servo with Metal Gears

The Traxxas 2085XL is a high-torque digital servo designed for steering large Traxxas RC models using the Maxx mounting system. This model combines a metal gear transmission, ball bearings , and a sealed design, suitable for the demands encountered by radio-controlled monster trucks and off-road vehicles.

A steering servo converts commands from the receiver into mechanical movement at the steering linkage. On an RC model equipped with large-diameter wheels or used on uneven terrain, the servo must be able to steer precisely despite the forces transmitted by the tires and obstacles. Torque is the servo's ability to exert this force on the steering control; a metal transmission is particularly well-suited for assemblies subjected to high stress.

The Traxxas 2085XL features a Maxx High Torque architecture with metal gears. Ball bearings contribute to smooth output movement, while the sealed construction protects the electronics and mechanism from water and dust encountered during RC outings. This servo is designed to replace or upgrade the steering system on Traxxas chassis designed for this specific size.

Part number 2085XL comes with a reinforced servo saver spring and a steel steering tie rod . The servo saver is an important component of the steering system: it helps to limit the shocks transmitted directly to the servo when the wheels encounter an obstacle. The tie rod provides the mechanical link between the servo and the vehicle's steering mechanism.

This servo requires a Maxx servo mount . It is specifically listed for Traxxas Maxx, Maxx Slash, X-Maxx, and Funco Pro Scale Sand Car models that use this mounting point. Before installation, it is essential to check the exact vehicle part number and exploded view diagram to verify the steering configuration, servo mount, and linkage components installed on the chassis.

The 2085XL is a replacement or upgrade solution for maintaining robust steering on a large-wheeled Traxxas RC model. Its specific Maxx form factor is incompatible with standard, micro, or sub-micro servos used on many other radio-controlled vehicles.

• Brand: Traxxas
• Reference: 2085XL
• Type: High Torque digital servo for RC steering
• Transmission: metal gears
• Bearing: ball bearing
• Protection: Waterproof design
• Included parts: servo saver spring and steering linkage
• Installation: requires a Maxx servo mount
• Known applications: Traxxas Maxx, Maxx Slash, X-Maxx and Funco Pro Scale Sand Car equipped with this setup