Overview
The Radient XT60 Female (Battery End) including Heat Shrink (5 pcs) is an essential component for any RC enthusiast building or maintaining power leads and battery harnesses. Whether you're setting up a new RC car, boat, aircraft, or multirotor, having quality battery connectors on hand is fundamental to safe and reliable operation. The XT60 connector standard has become widely adopted across the RC hobby in the UK and internationally, making this pack a practical investment for hobbyists of all experience levels who work with XT60-compatible equipment.
This pack supplies five complete female XT60 connectors, each paired with matching heat shrink sleeves for professional finishing and electrical safety. The female connector is specifically designed for the battery end of power leads, ensuring proper polarity and secure connections. Whether you're a seasoned RC competitor, a weekend basher enjoying your RC cars on UK tracks, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, having spare XT60 connectors available means you can quickly refresh tired power harnesses, repair damaged leads, or build custom battery configurations to suit your specific RC setup.
The Radient brand is recognised for producing quality RC components, and this connector pack represents genuine, reliable hardware that meets the demands of modern RC power systems. With an age recommendation of 14+, this product is suitable for builders and enthusiasts who are comfortable with basic soldering and assembly work.
Key Features
- XT60 Female Connector Standard — The female XT60 connector is the battery end of the power lead, designed to connect securely to matching male connectors on RC devices and ESCs, ensuring reliable power delivery and safe electrical contact across RC cars, boats, aircraft and multirotors throughout the UK RC market.
- Pack of Five Units — This set includes five complete female connectors, providing excellent value and ensuring you have spare connectors available for multiple battery builds, repairs, or battery pack configurations without needing to purchase additional packs.
- Matched Heat Shrink Sleeves Included — Each connector is supplied with a corresponding heat shrink sleeve, allowing you to professionally finish your soldered connections and provide electrical insulation and environmental protection to prevent accidental contact with live terminals.
- Battery End Configuration — As a female connector specifically configured for battery ends, this component is correctly polarised and engineered for safe battery integration, eliminating the need to source alternative connector configurations or worry about incorrect orientation.
- Wide Compatibility — The XT60 standard is widely adopted across RC batteries and power leads used in RC cars, boats, aircraft and multirotors, making these connectors suitable for use with a broad range of modern RC equipment available in the UK and worldwide.
- Compact and Lightweight — With a shipping weight of just 0.02 kg, this pack is extremely portable and storage-friendly, allowing you to keep spare connectors in your RC kit bag or workshop without adding significant bulk or weight.
- Age Recommendation 14+ — This product is intended for users aged 14 and above, reflecting the need for basic soldering skills, electrical understanding, and responsible handling of battery connectors when building or repairing RC power systems.
Technical Performance
The Radient XT60 Female connectors are manufactured to the XT60 industry standard, which has become the recognised choice for mid-range to high-performance RC power systems across cars, boats, aircraft and multirotors. The XT60 connector design prioritises secure connection, low electrical resistance, and reliable mating with corresponding male connectors, ensuring stable power delivery during operation. Each female connector in this pack is supplied with a matching heat shrink sleeve that can be applied after soldering to create a professional, insulated joint that protects against accidental short circuits and environmental moisture ingress. The materials used in XT60 connectors are engineered for durability and consistent electrical performance across repeated connection cycles, making them ideal for hobbyists who regularly change batteries, modify their RC setups, or maintain multiple vehicles. The relatively compact footprint of XT60 connectors makes them suitable for integration into modern RC battery packs and power harnesses where space efficiency is important. For RC enthusiasts in the UK and beyond who demand reliable, standards-compliant battery connectors, the XT60 female connector represents a proven choice used by manufacturers across the RC industry.
What's in the Box
- Five (5) XT60 Female connectors (battery end)
- Five (5) matching heat shrink sleeves
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an XT60 female connector and why would I need it for my RC car or RC battery? — The XT60 female connector is the battery-end socket that receives power from an RC battery pack. If you're building custom battery leads, repairing damaged power harnesses, or assembling battery packs for your RC car, boat, aircraft or multirotor, XT60 female connectors are the essential component that creates the safe, secure connection between your battery and your RC equipment. This pack of five gives you spare connectors for multiple projects.
- Can I use these XT60 female connectors with any RC battery or vehicle? — The XT60 female connector will work with any RC battery pack or power lead equipped with a matching male XT60 connector. This standard is widely used in RC cars, boats, helicopters, drones and other RC equipment available in the UK market. Always verify your equipment uses XT60 connectors before purchasing, as some older or specialised RC vehicles may use different connector standards.
- Is soldering required to use these XT60 female connectors? — Yes, these are connector components that require soldering to connect to your battery or power lead wires. You will need basic soldering equipment, solder, and electrical knowledge to safely assemble these connectors. The included heat shrink sleeves should be applied after soldering to insulate and protect the joint. If you're not experienced with soldering, consider asking an experienced RC friend to help or purchasing pre-assembled battery leads instead.
- What does the heat shrink sleeve do and how do I use it? — The heat shrink sleeve is a protective covering that slides over your soldered connection and shrinks when gently heated, creating an insulated, water-resistant seal. This prevents accidental contact with bare metal terminals and protects your connection from moisture and dirt. Simply slide the heat shrink over your soldered joint before soldering if possible, or afterwards, then apply gentle heat using a heat gun, hair dryer, or lighter until the sleeve shrinks snugly around the connector.
- How many connections can I make with this pack of five? — Since each unit includes one complete female connector and one heat shrink sleeve, you can make five complete female-ended power connections. Depending on your setup, you might use these to build five separate battery leads, refresh five older battery packs, or create a single battery pack with multiple parallel connections. Each soldered connector represents one usable power connection point.
- What is the difference between XT60 male and female connectors? — XT60 female connectors are designed for battery ends and create the receiving socket, whilst male connectors are designed for device ends and create the plug. You need both male and female connectors to create a complete power circuit. This pack supplies only the female (battery end) connectors, so you'll need corresponding male connectors for your RC device or ESC.
- Are these connectors suitable for high-current RC applications? — XT60 connectors are rated for moderate to moderately high current applications and are widely used in consumer RC equipment. However, for extremely high-current applications (such as high-power 8S LiPo systems in competition vehicles), some users prefer larger connector standards like XT90 or EC5. For standard RC cars, boats, aircraft and multirotors available in the UK, XT60 connectors are a recognised and reliable choice.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This product is recommended for users aged 14+ with basic soldering skills and electrical knowledge. Beginners comfortable with electronics assembly and soldering will find these connectors straightforward to use. However, if you're completely new to RC and soldering, you may prefer to purchase pre-assembled battery leads or seek guidance from experienced RC friends or hobby shops before assembling your own connectors.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the Radient XT60 Female (Battery End) including Heat Shrink (5 pcs) RDNAC010025 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Brand: Radient
- Part Number: RDNAC010025
- Connector Type: XT60 Female (Battery End)
- Pack Quantity: 5 units
- Includes: Heat shrink sleeves (5 matched units)
- Age Recommendation: 14+
- Barcode: 5051121242201
- Shipping Weight: 0.02 kg (approximately 0.05 lbs)
- Connector Standard: XT60
- Suitable For: RC batteries and power leads using XT60 standard
- Application: RC cars, boats, aircraft and multirotors with XT60 power connectors
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