Overview
The Traxxas Plate, motor, 6061-T6 aluminium (Grey-anodised) TRX10259-GRAY is a premium replacement motor plate designed for serious RC enthusiasts in the UK who demand both performance and style from their RC vehicles. This brightly-anodized aluminium component is engineered to keep your motor tight and secure during intense high-flying action and demanding off-road conditions, ensuring your brushless motor maintains perfect alignment even under extreme stress. Whether you're bashing on weekends, competing in local RC car UK events, or pushing your truck to its limits, this motor plate delivers the durability and reliability that Traxxas is recognised for worldwide.
As an accessory part specifically designed for the Traxxas Maxx and Slash platforms, this grey-anodised motor plate represents a straightforward yet essential chassis tune-up option for owners who want to upgrade their existing setup or replace a damaged component. The 6061-T6 aluminium construction provides an ideal balance between strength and weight, critical factors in RC vehicle performance. The grey-anodised finish not only looks fantastic on your RC truck, but also provides protective corrosion resistance, ensuring your investment stays looking fresh and performing optimally for years to come. If you own a brushless RC short course truck or monster truck from Traxxas's premium lineup, this motor plate is a worthwhile addition to your spares box.
RC Model Shop stocks genuine Traxxas spare parts and accessories, making it easy for UK RC car enthusiasts to source exactly what they need to keep their vehicles in peak condition. This motor plate is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their existing Traxxas Maxx or Slash truck with improved motor security and a touch of style.
Key Features
- 6061-T6 Aluminium Construction — This premium aluminium alloy is specifically chosen for RC applications because it offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, meaning your motor plate will be rigid enough to keep your motor perfectly aligned without adding unnecessary weight that could affect handling and acceleration.
- Grey-Anodised Finish — The anodised coating provides a hard, protective surface that resists corrosion and damage from dirt, water and UV exposure, ensuring your motor plate maintains its appearance and protective properties even after intense bashing sessions or exposure to wet conditions.
- Keeps Motor Tight During High-Flying Action — The motor plate's rigid construction prevents motor movement and flex during aggressive acceleration, jumping, and high-speed running, which is critical because even small amounts of motor movement can cause performance loss and uneven wear on drivetrain components.
- Genuine Traxxas OEM Part — This is an official Traxxas replacement part manufactured to exact OEM specifications, guaranteeing perfect fitment and compatibility with your truck right out of the package without any modification or fitment issues.
- Compatible with Premium Traxxas Models — Designed specifically for the Traxxas Maxx Slash 1/8 4WD 6S Brushless Short Course Truck and Traxxas WideMaxx Monster Truck platform, meaning you know this part will fit and function perfectly with these vehicles.
- Easy Installation — As a direct replacement part, installation is straightforward for anyone with basic RC maintenance knowledge, taking just minutes to swap out an old or damaged motor plate for this upgraded component.
- Professional-Grade Appearance — The bright grey-anodised finish gives your RC truck a more polished, professional look compared to standard black motor plates, adding visual impact when you're at the track or bashing with friends.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas TRX10259-GRAY motor plate is engineered from 6061-T6 aluminium, one of the most popular aluminium alloys in RC vehicle construction due to its superior combination of strength, durability and workability. This particular alloy is heat-treated to the T6 condition, meaning it has been solution heat-treated and artificially aged to achieve maximum strength properties, making it ideal for high-stress applications like motor mounting in 1/8-scale brushless RC vehicles. The grey-anodised surface treatment creates a hard oxide layer that is significantly harder than the base aluminium, providing excellent protection against corrosion, oxidation and mechanical wear. This is particularly important for RC vehicles used in the UK where moisture and salt air can accelerate corrosion of untreated aluminium components. The motor plate is specifically designed for use with the powerful 6S brushless systems found in the Traxxas Maxx Slash short course truck, which delivers exceptional power and acceleration that would quickly reveal any weakness in motor mounting. By maintaining rigid motor alignment, this plate ensures consistent power delivery, prevents timing issues that can result from motor movement, and extends the lifespan of your brushless motor and ESC electronics. The robust construction ensures that even during extreme bashing with high-speed impacts and rough terrain contact, your motor remains perfectly positioned for optimal performance.
What's in the Box
- 1x Traxxas Plate, motor, 6061-T6 aluminium (Grey-anodised)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a motor plate and why would I need to replace it? — A motor plate is the mounting component that holds your brushless motor rigidly in place on your RC vehicle's chassis. Over time, motor plates can become bent or damaged from impacts, or you might want to upgrade to improve motor security and vehicle performance. The Traxxas TRX10259-GRAY is a direct replacement that restores or enhances motor mounting security.
- Is this motor plate compatible with my Traxxas truck? — This motor plate is specifically designed for the Traxxas Maxx Slash 1/8 4WD 6S Brushless Short Course Truck (all colour variants including Blue, Rock N Roll, Red, and Green) and the Traxxas WideMaxx Monster Truck (Red, Rock N Roll, and Green versions). If you own one of these models, this part will fit perfectly without any modification.
- What does grey-anodised mean and why is it better than standard finish? — Anodising is an electrochemical process that creates a protective oxide layer on aluminium, making it much harder and more corrosion-resistant than bare aluminium. The grey-anodised finish on this motor plate provides superior protection against rust and damage whilst also delivering an attractive professional appearance that looks fantastic on any RC truck.
- Will this motor plate improve my truck's performance? — A damaged or loose motor plate can cause your motor to flex or shift position during hard acceleration and jumping, which reduces power transfer efficiency and can damage your ESC and motor over time. By ensuring your motor is held perfectly rigid, this replacement motor plate restores optimal power delivery and protects your expensive brushless electronics.
- Is installation difficult? — No, replacing a motor plate is a simple job that takes just a few minutes with basic tools and RC knowledge. You simply unbolt the old plate, remove it, install the new one, and bolt it back down. Most RC enthusiasts can complete this job without assistance.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Whilst this is a replacement spare part rather than a complete RC vehicle, beginners who own a Traxxas Maxx or Slash can easily install this motor plate with basic guidance. However, this is not a product for someone just starting out in RC — it's for existing Traxxas owners who need to replace or upgrade this specific component.
- Why choose 6061-T6 aluminium over other materials? — 6061-T6 aluminium is the industry standard for RC motor plates because it offers the perfect balance of strength, weight and machinability. It's strong enough to withstand the forces generated by powerful 6S brushless systems, yet light enough to not significantly impact your truck's performance or handling characteristics.
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 Plate, motor, 6061-T6 aluminium (Grey-anodised) TRX10259-GRAY 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: TRX10259-GRAY
- EAN: 020334043054
- Product Type: Motor plate
- Material: 6061-T6 aluminium
- Finish: Grey-anodised
- Application: Motor mounting plate
- Compatible Models: Traxxas Maxx Slash 1/8 4WD 6S Brushless Short Course Truck (TRX102076-4-BLUE, TRX102076-4-RNR, TRX102076-4-RED, TRX102076-4-GRN)
- Compatible Models: Traxxas WideMaxx Monster Truck (TRX89086-4-RED, TRX89086-4-RNR, TRX89086-4-GRN)
- Tune-Up Type: Chassis
- Vehicle Scale: 1/8
- Power System: 6S Brushless
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