Best Rc Starters in 2026

Daisy
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026

At a Glance: Our Top Picks for Rc Starters

Traxxas 5280 Complete 2.5 Control Box
#TOP1
Traxxas 5280 Complete 2.5 Control Box
9.5
PM SCORE
Traxxas 5170 Starter - Recoil
#TOP2
Traxxas 5170 Starter - Recoil
9.4
PM SCORE
Hobbypark 11003 Drill Start Wand Electric Power Starter Shaft for SH Vertex Vertex .16, .18, . 21cxp RC Nitro Engine Parts
#TOP3
Hobbypark 11003 Drill Start Wand Electric Power Starter
9.3
PM SCORE

* PickSmartly editors independently research, review, and endorse the top products through comprehensive data analysis. We may earn a commission for qualifying purchases made through our product links.

Summary of the Best Rc Starters of 2026

Market Overview
Rc Starters Reviewed
  • Reviews Analyzed: 5047 Items
  • PM Avg. Rating: 4.2 / 10
107 Products Evaluated
  • Highest Price: $140.46
  • Lowest Price: $7.43
  • Avg. Price: $32.92

Traxxas 5280 Complete 2.5 Control Box

TRAXXAS
5280
5.00 X 2.00 X 12.00 Inches
0.02 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Dollar Hobbyz 9.87

Features

Control box

For EZ-Start 2

Replaces worn or damaged parts

Traxxas 5170 Starter - Recoil

TRAXXAS
5170
7.38 X 0.63 X 3.13 Inches
0.07 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Dollar Hobbyz 9.86

Features

Recoil starter

Comes complete with screws

Fits TRX 2.5, 2.5R, 3.3

Installation requires the starter back plate (#5274) and starter shaft (#5277) (EZ-Start equipped motors already have these parts installed)

Use Traxxas part 5219 (IPS) or 5221 (multi-shaft) crankshaft for engines not originally equipped with a starter

Hobbypark 11003 Drill Start Wand Electric Power Starter Shaft For Sh Vertex Vertex .16, .18, . 21Cxp Rc Nitro Engine Parts

HOBBYPARK
CA8360
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
HobbyPark-US 9.93

Features

✔Replacement of 11003,Used with Electric Power Starter 70111,Compatible with SH Vertex .16, .18, . 21cxp Nitro Engines

✔Compatible with: Redcat Tornado S30, Volcano S30, Vortex SS, Lightning STR, Shockwave, ExceedRC, HSP 1/10 Nitro Car,etc. Check before buying,or contact us.

✔ Check size,Length:150mm, End diameter:5.8mm; Pins:M2*10

✔ Made of Quality Metal Steel

✔100% New, Genuine HobbyPark RC Products,Exquisite workmanship & Durable,Buy with Confidence,Friendly Customer Service.

#TOP4
Best For Gas

Kyosho 36209 Multi Starter Box Pro 2.0

KYOSHO
36209
14.38 X 5.38 X 4.13 Inches
5.11 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Rapid Warehousing 9.89

Features

The highest quality RC products offered in the market today

Made using the highest quality materials and components

Tested for durability

The key feature 2.0 version of Kyosho's Multi-Starter is its small 55mm (2.15in.) starter wheel

New slots are cut across the top of the starter box instead of end to end, making it easier to position a wider variety of vehicles

A pair of high-torque 550 motors with internal cooling fans drives the starter wheel via belt drive

Sharegoo Metal Power Starter Shaft Rod Pin End,Drill Start Wand 70111 Compatible With Hsp Nitrol Vertex 16/18/21 Engine

SHARE GOO
CS894
5.10 X 4.10 X 0.30 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
ShareGoo-US 9.91

Features

Used with electric drill starters in kit 70111

Apply in 1:8 or 1:10 engine car ,off-road Truck ,off-road buggy,off-road car

Parts Name: Shaft rod pin end / Drill start wand

Length:150mm/5.90in

Replace you old or broken part (No.11003)

#TOP6

Goolsky Nitro Starter Glow Plug Igniter Charger Tools Fuel Bottle Combo For Redcat Hsp Nitro Powered 1/8 1/10 Rc Car

GOOLSKY
43221-3755
6.81 X 5.20 X 3.90 inches
0.60 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
YEERSINS 7.28

Features

Rechargeable 1.2V 1800mAh Ni-Cd battery.

With battery charger brings much convenience.

Big/small cross multi-function Wrench.

250cc fuel filter, two mimi screwdrivers(+ and -).

Suit for Redcat HSP nitro powered 1/8 1/10 RC car.

Sharegoo 27Mm Electric Roto E-Start Power Starter Drill Plate Nitro Engine Backplate Power Back Cover 11011 Compatible With 1/10 Rc Vertex 16/18/21 Sh 18/21 Nitro Engine Rotor,Hole Centers 27Mm

SHARE GOO
HS926R
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
ShareGoo-US 9.90

Features

Screw Hole Distance:27mm;Compatible with Vertex 16, 18 and 21 Engines and also SH 18 and 21 CXP engines.

Compatible with 12 to 18 engines only.Suitable for Engine 12mm hex Diameter shaft,6mm one way bearing.(The one way bearing NOT include)

NOT FIT for engines larger than .18 (.19 + etc),Not suitable for 1/16 engines (.07 or .05 for example).

Compatible with HSP HPI Axial Traxxas Himoto Wltoys Redcat Racing most top brands RC car truck

Hole centers is 27mm square, hole diameter 2.5mm.

Globact Rc Nitro Starter Glow Plug Igniter Charger Tools Fuel Bottle Combo For Redcat Hsp Nitro Powered 1/8 1/10 Rc Car

GLOBACT
248
0.43 X 0.31 X 0.77 Inches
0.85 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Globact 9.87

Features

Rechargeable 1.2V 1800mAh Ni-Cd battery

With battery charger brings much convenience

Big/small cross multi-function Wrench

250cc fuel filter, two mimi screwdrivers(+ and -)

Suit for Redcat HSP nitro powered 1/8 1/10 RC car

Flmlf Metal Claw Pull Start Starter Set Fit For 23-30.5Cc Zenoah Chongyang Engine For Hpi Baja Rovan Km Redcat Hsp

FLMLF
1567024M
6.00 X 3.60 X 4.30 Inches
0.39 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
TOP SPEED RC WORLD 5.81

Features

Suitable for 1/5HPI baja losi 5IVE-T DBXL Redcat FG GoPed

Pull Start Starter for HPI BAJA 5B 5T Rovan RC KM Losi 23CC 26CC 29CC 30.5CC engine

The aluminum metal turbine is more wear-resistant and has a longer service life. The distance between the mounting hole to hole is 67.5mm

Includ 4 screws required for installation,4*spring pad and 4*mat

Using hand-start, easy to start, easy to install

Pull Start Starter For Hpi Baja 5B 5T Rovan Rc Km Losi Assembly 23Cc 26Cc 29Cc 30.5Cc

BESTDOTEK
UNKNOWN
7.60 X 5.40 X 1.00 Inches
0.04 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
KING0 5.45

Features

Fits 23cc-32cc 1/5th Scale Rc Hobby Engines Only

weight : about 120 g

#TOP11

Bqlzr Purple R020 18 Rc Replacement For Nitro Engine Alloy Pull Starter Recoil Start For Model Car Universal Upgrade Parts

BQLZR
N12878
3.93 X 1.69 X 0.78 Inches
0.08 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
BQLZR(7-20 days delivery,Fast and free shipping,great customer service) 9.80

Features

Suitable for RC car with VX 18 Replacement for Nitro Engines.

For 13.5mm Across Flat One Way Bearing, with 6mm shaft diameter.

he bolt hole size is 3mm,Please be notice this pull starter is not suit for all 16-21 Replacement for Nitro Engines, please make sure the size suit for you before order it.

Across Center Fixing Holes(center to center):27mm.Length (Across Backplate):32mm.

It is not Replacement for Trx.15 engine hand puller.

#TOP12

Traxxas 4070 Assembled Pull Starter, Trx 12, .15, 224-Pack

TRAXXAS
4070
3.35 X 0.35 X 229.00 Inches
0.07 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Dollar Hobbyz 9.86

Features

Recoil starter

For TRX PRO.15 engine

Replaces worn or damaged parts

#TOP13
Best For Gas

Engine Motor Pull Starter For Hpi Baja 5B Sc 5T Rovan Losi Zenoah Cy 23Cc 26Cc 29Cc 30.5Cc

XMAX RACING
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
XmaxRacing 6.41

Features

Fit HPI Rovan KM Baja 5B 5T SS Losi 5ive T, CY and zenoah engine

Xind Ele. Rc Nitro Car Pull Starter R020 Recoil Start Accessory For 1/10 Hsp Redcat Vertex Vx .16 .18 .21 Cxp Sh .18 .21 Rc Nitro Engine

XIND ELE.
CA96-524
0.05 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Lordhardware 9.82

Features

Accessory part fit for 1/10 HSP, HPI, Redcat, Volcano S30, Hobao, Kyosho, HongNor RC nitro vehicle

Please gently pull the start string and add some WAX on the string for durable use, otherwise it will be easily broken

Across center fixing hole (center to center): 27mm, please check the size before purchase

For 12mm across flat one way bearing with 6mm shaft diameter;Please notice that the pull start is not suit for all 16-21 nitro engines, pay attention to the actual size of your car

Buy with confidence: Free replacement for cord broken within 30 days. If you are facing any problem, please feel free to contact us

Sharegoo Rc Pull Starter R020 Compatible With 1/10 Rc Hsp Himoto Redcat Tyranno Vertex 16 18 Sh 21 Nitro Engine

SHARE GOO
HS833R
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
ShareGoo-US 9.90

Features

The 1/10 R020 pull starter compatible with HSP RC 1/10 nitro car engines parts tools.

Compatible with HSP Himoto Redcat Tyranno with CXP 18, VX 16 18 and SH 21 nitro engines

For 12mm Across Flat One Way Bearing, with 6mm shaft diameter.

Convenient in operating,easy to use.

Please be notice this pull starter is not suit for all 16-21 Nitro Engines, please make sure the size suit for you before order it.

2Pack Vgoohobby 12Mm Hex Nut One Way Bearing Compatible With Vertex Vx 18 16 Sh21 12Mm Engine Rc Nitro Car Buggy Monster Truck Rc Pull Start Parts

VGOOHOBBY
XZ113
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Vgoodhobby 9.91

Features

Compatible with Vertex VX .18 .16 .SH21 12mm Engine, VX 12MM 110 Nitro Engine

Material: Metal.Durable in use.

Hex Nut:12mm;Fit Engine Diameter shaft:6mm

Replacement Part No.: R025;Easy to install and remove.

Pack of 2.Spare part for 1/10 Nitro Engine.

#TOP17

Bqlzr Silver R020 Pull Starter Vertex 18 Replacement For Nitro Engine Nitro Pull Start Aluminum Alloy Upgrade Parts For Rc Car

BQLZR
BQLZRN12881
3.93 X 1.69 X 0.78 Inches
0.08 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
BQLZR(7-20 days delivery,Fast and free shipping,great customer service) 9.80

Features

Note: Do not pull the lever too hard to the end, it may cause it to be unable to retract.

For 13.5mm Across Flat Way Bearing, with 6mm shaft diameter.

Part No:R020

Suitable for RC car with VX 18 Replacement for Nitro Engines.

Suit ForVx 16 18 21 Engine

NOTE:The distance between the center holes on two sides of the hand puller is 27mm, and the opposite side of the-way bearing is straight

Applicable to all brands and proportion models

They also look elegant compared to most plastics.

Note: The product is all metal. You can wrap your hands with soft cloth or paper towel to avoid pain when your hands touch the metal

Rc Nitro Car Pull Starter R020 Recoil Starts W/ 12Mm R025 One Way Bearings For 1/10 Vx 16 18 Sh 21 Engines

XIND ELE.
US96-27908080
0.07 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Lordhardware 9.82

Features

Fit for 1/10 RC nitro car trucks

Across center fixing hole size (center to center):27mm

12mm across flat one way bearing, 6mm shaft diameter

Please gently pull the start string and add some extra wax for lasting performance;Please notice that the pull start is not suit for all 16-21 nitro engines, pay attention to the actual size of your cars

Buy with confidence: Free replacement without return for cord broken within 30 days. If you are facing any problem, please feel free to contact us

#TOP19
Best For Gas

Electric Power Starter Hsp 70111 (11001) Drill Holder Plate For Vertex 16 18 21 Nitro Engine Parts Roto Rc Car Without Battery Amax Himoto Exceed Buggy Truck

HOBBYCRAWLER
ACT10031
8.86 X 4.52 X 2.36 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
HobbyCrawler 9.75

Features

✔ Premium Quality Electric Starter Ship Fast Direct From Our USA Warehouse.Responsive Customer Service.

✔ Motor: RC540 motor,Start faster. Perfect fit for HSP grade full vehicle series 16/18/21 class engine.

✔ Pacakge Include:1 * Handheld Power Starter set ( WITHOUT BATTERIES AND CHARGERS )

✔ Produced By HobbyCrawler ,Well made and durable,100% New.It Is Durable and Can Be Used for a Long Time.

✔ Easy to use.Parts No:70111,Starter drill holder:11011

Team Losi Racing 8Ight/8Ight-T 2.0/3.0/4.0 Starter Box Tlr99059 Gas Car/Truck Option Parts

TEAM LOSI RACING
TLR99059
14.20 X 5.70 X 4.40 Inches
0.35 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Amazon.com 9.68

Features

High-Powered 775-size motor for engine-firing torque and long life

Compatible with all 8IGHT/8IGHT-T vehicles

Adjustable positioning mounts for simple conversion from Buggy to Truggy in seconds

Compatible with both NiMH and LiPo battery packs

Optimized Rubber Starter Wheel for improved contact with engine flywheel; provides quick and efficient engine starting

Dynamite Universal 1/8Th Scale Starter Box Dyne4400 Gas Car/Truck Option Parts

DYNAMITE
DYNE4400
14.20 X 5.50 X 4.60 Inches
2.12 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Amazon.com 9.68

Features

Adapts to most all 1/8th scale buggies and truggys

High-Powered 775-size motor for engine-firing torque and long life

Compatible with all 8IGHT/8IGHT-T vehicles

Adjustable positioning mounts for simple conversion from Buggy to Truggy in seconds

Compatible with both NiMH and LiPo battery packs

#TOP22
Best For Gas

Redcat Racing 25023 Pull Start For .23, .26, & .30 Cc Engines

REDCAT RACING
25023
5.00 X 4.00 X 1.50 Inches
0.30 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Amazon.com 9.68

Features

Genuine Redcat Racing Replacement part # 25023

Use only genuine Redcat Racing Replacement parts to achieve the best performance with your Redcat Racing vehicles.

Please consult your user's manual to ensure this is the correct part for your model.

Compatible with the following Redcat Racing vehicles: Rampage Chimera Sr, Rampage dunerunner, Rampage MT, Rampage XR, rampagexb, rampagext.

Pull Start for 23cc 26cc and 30cc Engines

Genuine Redcat Racing Gas & Nitro Engines, Spare Parts

Redcat Racing Part Number 25023

Zyhobby Electric Starter For 15-80Cc Rc Airplane Engine Part Ship From Usa Warehouse

ZYHOBBY
ESTD
11.80 X 7.80 X 3.80 Inches
3.75 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Flight Aviation 6.59

Features

Built-in 6:1 reducation gear,increasing 6 times torque

Lower starting resiatance with a high quality brush

Contactor in the circuit to reduce power loss

It owns light weight and high strength with carbon fiber mount,it weighs only 1450kg,lighter than the starter than class 120

We product this item with the 110cc 4 cycles motorcylce motor,it is very duarable

Vgoohobby Rc R020 Engine Pull Starter & 12Mm One Way Bearing R025 Hex Nut Compatible With Hsp Redcat Himoto Traxxas 1/10 Rc Nitro Car Vertex Vx 16 18 Sh 21 Engine

VGOOHOBBY
XZ068
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Vgoodhobby 9.91

Features

Package include 1 Starter & 1 Hex One way Bearing.Compatible with HSP,Himoto,Redcat with Vertex 16 18, 21CXP and SH 21 Nitro Engines.

Compatible with Redcat Tornado S30, Volcano S30, Vortex SS, Lightning STR, Shockwave, ExceedRC, HSP 1/10 Nitro Car Buggy Monster Truck,etc

12mm Across Flat One Way Bearing,with 6mm shaft diameter.

Screws center distance: 27mm

Please notice that the pull start is not suit for all 16-21 nitro engines, pay attention to the acutal size of your rc car.

Toc Roto Terminator Starter For 20-80Cc Engine, Rc Airplane D52H30Mm

PRORCMODEL
012634596
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
rchobbyhouse 6.31

Features

start rc airplane

20-80cc airplane use

Terminator Starter

Traxxas 4570 Ez-Start Starting System

TRAXXAS
4570
6.00 X 1.50 X 11.00 Inches
0.50 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Dollar Hobbyz 9.87

Features

Use Traxxas stock and hop-up replacement parts to get the most out of you Traxxas RTR vehicles

This product is made from high quality materials and designed for lasting performance

This is for use on RC vehicles such as the Traxxas T-Maxx .15; consult your user's manual for exact parts listings

Hsp .12 .18 Rc Nitro Vx Engine Pull Starter 12Mm Hex One Way Bearing 6Mm Shaft (M12) 1/10 Recoil Start Compatible With Hobby Model Car Parts Hpi Hsp Traxxas Axial Wltoys Redcat Himoto,Cojoys

COJOYS
TCN1345
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
COJOYS TOYS 5.84

Features

Parts Name: Pull Starter+Hex Nut One Way Bearing (12MM) .

Fits for vertex VX 12 18 nitro engines.

It is a perfect accessory for your RC car.

Rc Electric Roto Starter E-Start Backplate Power Back Cover 11011 & Drill Start Wand Power Starter Shaft Rod Pin End 11003 For 1/10 Hsp Hpi Vertex Vx 16/18/21, Cxp Sh 18/21 Engines (Hole Centers 27Mm)

SHARE GOO
HS581
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
ShareGoo-US 9.90

Features

This starter combo compatible with Vertex 16, 18 and 21 Engines and also SH 18 and 21 CXP engines.NOT FIT for engines larger than .18 (.19 + etc),Not suitable for 1/16 engines (.07 or .05 for example).

Compatible with HSP HPI Axial Redcat Volcano S30 Hobao Himoto Kyosho 1/10 RC nitro truck car.Suitable for Engine 12mm hex Diameter shaft,6mm one way bearing.(The one way bearing NOT include)

Replacement Part No.:11011(Backplate)& 11003(Drill Start Wand)

Backplate Screw Hole Distance:27mm;Hex Screw Size: 12mm;Shaft Rod Length:150mm

A great replacement part for the old or broken one.

Racing Backplate Electric Starter Roto E-Start 28 Nitro Engine Back Cover T10048 11012 To Fit 12Mm One Way Bearing 1/8 Rc Model Hobby Car (Black)

HOBBYCRAWLER
ACT10048
1.83 X 1.57 X 0.59 Inches
0.13 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
HobbyCrawler 9.75

Features

✔ Roto-Start Back Plate : Premium Quality Upgrade Parts Ship Fast Direct From Our USA Warehouse.Responsive Customer Service.

✔ ACT10048 : Electric Power Starter Backplate.Metal and Plastic Construction

✔ Roto-Start Back Plate and Associated Hardware.Perfectly Fits For 28 Nitro Engine,1/8 Rc Car .

✔ It Is Durable and Can Be Used for a Long Time.Easy Upgrade From The Original Part.

✔ Pacakge Include:1 x RC Electric Starter Drill Plate;4 x Screws

Bulipu Hsp 02060 Blue Vx18 Engine 2.74Cc Pull Starter For Rc 1/10 Nitro Car Buggy

BULIPU
02060
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
yunkdo 7.80

Features

Compatible with:HSP,Tmaxx,Kyosho,Tamiya,Amax,Radcat Racing, Windhobby, OS Engines

Manufacturer:  02060 HSP Windhobby Spare Part

Carburettor:Rotary Carburettor

Top 10 rc starters Brands on Amazon

Here is the list of top-rated brands that were evaluated by PM.

Brand Count
Saito Engines 5
Share Goo 5
Traxxas 5
Dynamite 4
Hobbycrawler 3
Shanrya 3
Vgoohobby 3
2
Bqlzr 2
Cojoys 2

Top 10 rc starters Brands Pie Chart


We've carried out a comprehensive analysis of 5,047 reviews on rc starters, using our selection criteria to identify the best options in the automotive replacement parts. Our findings reveal that most customers typically select rc starters priced around $32.92, with top brands including db electrical, kongv, xind ele., zyhobby, kyosho, share goo, devmo, team losi racing and tbest and demeras

Our team of expert editors reviewed these high-quality items and handpicked the top 30 rc starters for your consideration. We've also done extensive research on numerous sellers, identifying the best ones in the automotive replacement parts category. These include amazon.com, kongv, lordhardware, flight aviation, rapid warehousing, sharegoo-us, developmoreus, huidell and guakangyuan3-us and yunkdo .

We are dedicated to assisting our users in finding the right parts Products based on their needs, saving them considerable time when choosing which rc starters to buy. We take pride in the number of satisfied users we've helped through our thorough and insightful reviews.