Arrma Kraton 8S 1/5 RC Monster Truck, BLX RTR Green

 With size, speed, smarts and strength the Arrma Kraton 8S 1/5^th BLX RTR RC Monster Truck is a genuine quadruple threat. Having an 8S capable brushless motor and equipped with Spektrum’s SMART technology puts the controls of a super tough, extreme track bashing beast at your fingertips.

Feature

• Spektrum SMART Firma Brushless motor and ESC
• DX2E Active Spektrum transmitter with AVC enabled SR6100AT receiver
• Capable of 88+ kmh with 8S LiPo power (2 x 4S) and optimal driving conditions
• Centre brace system is triangular structured for increased durability
• Front and rear shock towers and chassis side pods made of ultra-strong composite
• Hardened steel driveshafts throughout and heavy-duty drivetrain
• Huge 20mm bore oil-filled adjustable shocks
• Quick motor removal through easily accessible 3-bolt sliding motor mount
• Gearbox internals and diff outdrives are of all-metal construction
• Module design makes front and rear diff easily accessible
• Motor mount and hubs are all-aluminium
• Chassis plate is laser-etched aluminium anodized
• Electronics module is waterproof and easily accessible
• COPPERHEAD 2 SB multi-terrain tyres from dBoots
• Dual spring heavy-duty servo saver
• Fully decaled super-tough truck body
• Increased wheel strength from toughened composite hubs
• Spoke wheels with multi-split design
• High wing for additional downforce

This is the one that puts the monster into monster truck. To put it bluntly the Arrma Kraton 8S 1/5^th BLX RTR is a beast! This fifth scale RC monster truck can literally mow down anything in its path and if the look on the faces of the two guys from the office who took it out to shoot a promotional video with it is anything to go by this Kraton has some serious credibility. Fast and tough were the two key specifications in the design brief for the Arrma Kraton 8S 1/5^th BLX RTR and it shows. This 4WD 1/5^th scale juggernaut will hit 80+kmh without breaking a sweat. Powered by 2 x 4S LiPo’s for 8S capacity and with optimal driving conditions you can also push it a little faster. But its not all about speed. Just looking at the ARRMA KRATON 8S 1/5^th BLX RTR you know it’s built to thrive on rough terrain.

With metal reinforced design throughout this RC Monster Truck you can be confident that the structural integrity of the body and parts is going to hold under extreme driving pressure. Built with all-metal internal gears and metal turnbuckles, outdrives and shafts translates to a drivetrain and suspension system that make this one of the toughest 1/5^th scale RC trucks going around. A triangular centre brace and hardened composite side pods are just some of the features on the strengthened anodized aluminium chassis plate. Knowing the punishment that you guys are going to put this thing through Arrma have fitted it out with massively thick front and rear shock towers to support the enormous 20mm bore oil-filled shocks.

Powering this beast is Spektrum’s 1250Kv Firma brushless motor which has been mounted onto a sliding aluminium mount with three bolts to give you quick access. The electronics supporting the motor on the Arrma Kraton 8S 1/5^th BLX RTR are contained in an easily accessible waterproof module. Protected inside this module are Spektrum’s SMART electronics starting with the 160A ESC and the SR6100AT receiver that has Active Vehicle Control (AVC) functionality enabled. Connectivity and data analysis has never been easier and all it takes is downloading the Spektrum Dashboard App which will display valuable real-time telemetry readouts on ESC temperature, receiver and drive pack voltage levels, motor RPM and more. The Dashboard App will connect wirelessly via Bluetooth from your mobile device to the DX2E Spektrum transmitter without the need for multiple modules, sensors wires and links.

The Arrma Kraton 8S 1/5^th BLX RTR is available in two unmistakable colour schemes of green or orange and are fitted with a high-downforce wing to keep you grounded when you have it pinned. For increased body durability Arrma have included a centre protection tower on the chassis and integrated it with the roll cage for added strength. Where the rubber hits the road you’ll find COPPERHEAD 2 SB tyres from dBoots that are fitted to multi-split spoke wheels with strengthened aluminium wheel hubs. You will need to supply your own batteries and charger but once that bind happens this dog is going to get off the chain.

What’s in the Box?

• KRATON 8S BLX SPEED Monster Truck
• Spektrum DX2E Active 2.4GHz Radio with SR6100AT AVC Receiver
• Spektrum Firma 160A SMART ESC
• Spektrum Firma 1250Kv Brushless Motor
• Spektrum S905 Metal-Geared Digital Servo [40kg-cm; 556 oz-in @ 7.4V]

What you need

• (2) 4S LiPo Batteries [SPMX50004S50H5 Spektrum™ SMART 14.8V 5000mAh 4S 50C LiPo Hardcase Recommended]
• Compatible Charger [SPMXC1010 Spektrum™ SMART S2100 AC Charger 2X 100W Recommended]
• LiPo Charging Bag
• 4 X AA Batteries

Ready-to-Run

Scale 1/5

Length 760 mm

Height 266 mm

Width 602 mm

Weight 11 kg

Wheelbase 491mm

Chassis 4mm Plate, 6061-T6 Aluminum

Suspension Independent

Shock Type Oil-Filled, Coil-Over Springs

Drivetrain 4WD

Differential 3 Gear Diffs

Wheel Type MT (24mm Hex)

Wheel Diameter 124mm

Wheel Width 90mm

Tire Tread dBoots COPPERHEAD 2 SB

Tire Diameter 203mm

Motor Type Non-Sensored Brushless

Motor Size 4985

Pinion 17T

Spur Gear 47T

Gear Pitch 1.0MOD

Internal Gear Ratio 9.06:1

Final Drive Ratio 25.06:1

Speed Control Included Yes

Radio Spektrum DX2E Active, 2 Channel

Servos Included Yes

Body Painted, decaled and trimmed

Ball Bearings Complete

Experience Level Intermediate

Recommended Environment All-Terrain

Is Assembly Required No

Approximate Assembly Time Less than 1 Hour