Arrma KRATON 8S 4x4 BLX 1/5 Speed Monster Truck - Orange - C-ARA110002T2

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An 8S power system produces a lot of power. Arrma has built this truggy with an all-metal drivetrain. All-metal parts will help keep your truggy from breaking under the intense voltage the 8S system provides to the ESC and motor. The easy-access, molded electronics module screwed to the chassis contains a waterproof receiver box, servo mount and ESC tray — ready to protect the electronics from dirt and moisture.

As the RC cars are built based on the same model, there is not much to talk about their looks. But they have some key differences that set them far apart from each other.

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vs 8s Kraton...other than the obvious size difference and speed, what are some key differences between the two if any? Which is more durable? Bash-A-Bility: The durability of large-scale vehicles might be hit or miss. The ARRMA proved to be remarkably robust. The easy-access, molded electronics module screwed to the chassis contains a waterproof receiver box, servo mount and ESC tray — ready to protect your electronics from dirt and moisture. There’s no way we would recommend Kraton 8s over Kraton 6s. To us, Kraton 6s is a superior RC car in every aspect. Sure, Kraton 8s will turn a lot of heads. But we are not comfortable recommending this car.

Handling: Perhaps the best handling big-scale RTR of all time is the 8S Kraton. The standard suspension is effective for serious hammering, and the driver feels very confident thanks to the chassis design. After the actual test, the simple conclusion is that the XRT is slightly better in terms of speed and jumping, while the Kraton is the winner in terms of cornering. This is just a preview into the world of Kratons. There is a lot more information to consider between these two RC cars. If you are interested to know more, we invite you to read our detailed practical comparison of the cars. When it comes to cornering, I think the Kraton 8S is the best large RC car. The low center of gravity gives you the ultimate stability in corners. This means you can turn at high speeds without worrying about rolling over.For example, the 1/10 Scale 4S Kraton only needs a single LiPo battery to operate. But the 6S and 8S versions require 2 LiPo batteries.

Taking a look at those differences may help to get some idea about them. So, here are the distinctive differences that set the Kraton 6s apart from the Kraton 8s – Comparison Factors Being a bigger RC car, Kraton 8s sure turns a lot of heads. But Kraton 6s is very popular among enthusiasts due to its compact form factor. The 8S Kraton felt like a huge Truggy in most corners. While it could not perform tight 180-degree pivots like a smaller scale, it felt well-planted in corners. The large Kraton didn’t feel as agile as a 1/8 Kraton, but it did seem comfortable to drive, secure, and confidence-boosting. Traxxas 8s X-Maxx

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Kraton 8s is 6 inches larger in length and 3 inches larger in height compared to the Kraton 6s. It weighs around 11 kg without a battery compared to only 4.85 kg body weight of the Kraton 6s.

Both the RC cars have good control mechanisms. But as Kraton 8s is quite bigger than 6s, it is comparatively harder to control on uneven surfaces. The chassis. I keep seeing how they're bending. I reached out to Arrma directly about this and this is what they said to me: Quote " The Kraton 8S chassis was made to be a little wider in the rear due to the initial run of them bending in the rear. The bent chassis' have been few and far between after the revision was made. " Is this true? Lets dive into the Arrma Kraton pros and cons for each model Arrma Kraton Pros and Cons : 8S 1/5 Scale If you want to buy a Kraton, but want to keep costs down, the 4S version might be the right truggy for you.Depending on what size of RC truggy you are looking for, make sure to research each of the different models. Not only do the different versions have different battery requirements, but also have different dimensions. At nearly 1000 dollars, this vehicle is not for beginners. An RC truggy that costs this much is a major investment. You must take good care of this vehicle by keeping it clean and oiling it often. Broken Parts: We instruct our test drivers to “Take it easy and don’t crash for the first three runs!” when we introduce a new evaluation car.”. Yes, the X-Maxx avoided that situation. Furthermore, it wasn’t our test driver’s fault; they couldn’t help driving it to the limit. The X-Maxx was too much fun to drive half mast, too much fun to leap, and too much fun to wheelie. We broke no drive line components. The 8S X-Maxx has more durable components than the 8S upgrade kit, which are noticeable while driving. Arrma Kraton 8s But then I started looking at the Kraton...lol. I really love the design of the Kraton over the E-Revo 2.0 ..I like the way they did the battery trays better, the servo setup, the electronics..I just like their design better than the E-Revo...no offense to the E-Revo guys, just preference. So, in terms of controlling, Kraton 6s is slightly better when compared to Kraton 8s. Due to its compact size and lightweight body, 6s gets better control. 4. Price