Overview
The Traxxas Hatch, Spartan, Red graphics (TRX5738R) is an essential replacement body panel for Traxxas Spartan RC owners looking to maintain or customise their vehicle. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast running your Spartan daily, a weekend basher pushing your model to the limit, or someone who simply wants to keep spare parts on hand, this genuine OEM hatch delivers the quality and fit you expect from Traxxas. The red graphics edition offers a striking visual upgrade, allowing you to refresh the look of your RC model and express your personal style on the water or track.
This is a direct replacement hatch panel designed specifically for the Traxxas Spartan platform, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with your existing chassis and electronics. For RC enthusiasts across the UK seeking reliable, manufacturer-approved spares, this hatch represents genuine value and peace of mind. You're investing in an authentic Traxxas component that has been engineered to the same exacting standards as the complete vehicle itself.
The red graphics variant is particularly popular among RC hobbyists who want to maintain their model's appearance whilst ensuring structural integrity and durability. Whether you've damaged your original hatch during enthusiastic driving sessions or simply want a fresh look for your ready to run RC speedboat or off-road vehicle, this Traxxas OEM part delivers authentic performance and visual appeal that aftermarket alternatives simply cannot match.
Key Features
- Lightweight ABS Material Construction — The hatch is manufactured from lightweight and strong ABS plastic, delivering the perfect balance between durability and performance. This engineering choice matters because it keeps your RC model's centre of gravity optimised whilst providing excellent impact resistance during crashes, jumps and aggressive driving sessions.
- Authentic Traxxas OEM Quality — This is a genuine manufacturer component, not a third-party replica or aftermarket knockoff. Traxxas parts are engineered to exact specifications, ensuring perfect fitment with your chassis, electronics and existing bodywork without gaps, misalignment or fitment issues.
- Red Graphics Design — The striking red graphics edition offers a distinctive visual upgrade compared to standard black or grey variants. This aesthetic improvement allows you to personalise your RC model and refresh its appearance whilst maintaining factory authenticity and build quality.
- Direct Replacement Compatibility — This hatch is designed as a direct replacement for the Traxxas Spartan platform, guaranteeing hassle-free installation with no modifications, adapters or specialist tools required. Simply remove your old hatch and fit the new one in minutes.
- Durable Impact Resistance — The strong ABS construction provides excellent protection against impacts, collisions and crashes common to RC driving. Whether you're running aggressive racing lines, attempting jumps or recovering from mishaps, this hatch is engineered to withstand the stresses of serious RC hobbying.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Hatch, Spartan, Red graphics is precision-engineered from lightweight and durable ABS material that balances strength with minimal weight addition. ABS plastic is the industry standard for high-performance RC body panels because it offers superior impact resistance compared to polycarbonate alternatives, whilst remaining significantly lighter than metal components. This material choice ensures your Spartan maintains optimal performance characteristics without compromising durability or aesthetics. The lightweight construction means minimal impact on your RC model's weight distribution, allowing suspension geometry and handling characteristics to remain perfectly calibrated. The hatch fits the Traxxas Spartan platform, a vehicle renowned for high-speed performance, durability and reliability. Whether you're using this hatch for water-based RC activities, off-road bashing or track racing, the engineering meets Traxxas's exacting standards for quality control, manufacturing precision and long-term reliability. This is a spare part you can rely on for years of RC enjoyment, knowing you're using authentic manufacturer-approved components rather than budget alternatives.
What's in the Box
- Traxxas Hatch, Spartan, Red graphics (TRX5738R)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Traxxas Hatch, Spartan, Red graphics used for? — This is a direct replacement body panel (hatch) for the Traxxas Spartan RC model. It's used when the original hatch has been damaged, cracked or broken during RC driving sessions, or when you simply want to refresh the appearance of your vehicle with the distinctive red graphics design. Many RC enthusiasts keep spare hatches on hand so they can quickly swap panels and continue their RC sessions without downtime.
- Is this compatible with all Spartan models? — Yes, this hatch is designed as a genuine OEM replacement for the Traxxas Spartan platform. It provides perfect fitment on all compatible Spartan variants without any modifications or adapter plates required. We recommend verifying your specific Spartan generation with our technical team if you're uncertain, though this is a universal Spartan hatch.
- Will this fit my RC Spartan immediately? — Absolutely. This is a direct replacement part manufactured by Traxxas, so installation requires no modifications, specialist tools or additional components. You simply remove the old hatch and fit the new one in place. Installation typically takes just a few minutes, allowing you to get back to RC driving quickly.
- What makes this better than aftermarket alternatives? — This is an authentic Traxxas OEM component engineered to the manufacturer's exact specifications, ensuring perfect fitment, durability and performance. Aftermarket replica hatches often suffer from fitment issues, colour inconsistencies, material quality problems and premature failure. By choosing genuine Traxxas parts, you're investing in reliability and maintaining your vehicle's resale value.
- Can I use this hatch on different RC vehicles? — No, this hatch is specifically designed for the Traxxas Spartan platform. Using it on other RC models may result in poor fitment, aesthetic misalignment or potential performance issues. Always use chassis-specific body panels to ensure proper fit and function.
- How durable is the ABS material? — ABS plastic is incredibly durable and impact-resistant, making it the preferred material for serious RC enthusiasts. Whilst no component is completely unbreakable, ABS provides excellent protection against crashes and impacts without becoming brittle or cracking easily like weaker plastics. The strong ABS construction on this hatch means it will withstand many seasons of aggressive RC driving.
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 Traxxas Hatch, Spartan, Red graphics TRX5738R 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: Traxxas
- Part Number: TRX5738R
- EAN: 020334573889
- Product Type: Replacement Hatch
- Compatibility: Traxxas Spartan
- Colour: Red with graphics
- Material: Lightweight and strong ABS plastic
- RRP: £36.95
- Retail Price: £35.10
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