2016 ARRMA Kraton - 6S Monster Truck

[capri-boy]

ARRMA's 6S capable Monster Truck the Kraton has had a make-over for 2016 - both cosmetic and under the hood.  It looks like they've listened to there user base as some of the revisions seem in response to owners feedback on the original model.

 

Revisions include:

 

• New dBoots MINOKAWA tires
• New body livery
• Updated BLX185 waterproof ESC - 150a with twin XT90 connectors
• Updated 2050kV 4-pole brushless motor
• New Tactic TTX300 radio system
• Revised wing mount
• Revised front and rear hubs

 

 

Specs:

 

 

 

VEHICLE TYPE	Speed Monster Truck
SCALE	1/8 Scale
LENGTH	24" (590mm)
HEIGHT	7.5" (195mm)
WIDTH	18.5" (470mm)
WEIGHT	5kg (177OZ)
DRIVE TYPE	4WD
MOTOR TYPE	BLX Brushless 2050kv Motor
ESC TYPE	150A 6S Capable - Waterproof
STEERING SERVO	15KG/cm (208oz/inch) at 7.2v - Waterproof
CONTROL SYSTEM	2.4Ghz Steering Wheel
CHASSIS	3mm Anodised Aluminium Chassis Plate
TYRES AND INSERTS	Pre-Mounted dBoots Multi-Surface
MATERIALS	Composite - Steel - Aluminium - Nylon
KIT BUILD STATUS	Pre-Built Ready-to-Run
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE	4 x AA Batteries for Radio Transmitter - LiPo Battery Cells 4-6 Cell - LiPo Battery Charger
SUITED SURFACE	All-terrain
OTHER DETAILS	2 Year Limited Warranty included

 

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[turok007]

A company that isn't afraid of updating  some dodgy parts.

[atom3624]

15 minutes ago, turok007 said:

A company that isn't afraid of updating  some dodgy parts.

... with reference to another perhaps .... ??? LOL!!

 

Is this an E-Revo rival?

Specs look pretty decent.

What's the pricing like?

 

Al.

[turok007]

11 minutes ago, atom3624 said:

... with reference to another perhaps .... ??? LOL!!

 

Is this an E-Revo rival?

Specs look pretty decent.

What's the pricing like?

 

Al.

It's not good for a company to say some parts were not good. lol

with the shell on it looks like a revo   but that's as far as it goes really.

the price was £350 on the original one.  but i don't know if that has changed for this one.

 

[Kpowell911]

ITS.  NOT A BLOODY MONSTER TRUCK!!!!

[capri-boy]

2 hours ago, turok007 said:

A company that isn't afraid of updating  some dodgy parts.

 

 

2 hours ago, atom3624 said:

... with reference to another perhaps .... ??? LOL!!

 

Is this an E-Revo rival?

Specs look pretty decent.

What's the pricing like?

 

Al.

 

MyDoddy is under the impression if you back order the existing Kraton from Modelsport that they'll ship you the newest version when it arrives (late next month I've heard but don't quote me).   Arrma are part of Hobbico, as are Durango - there UK headquarters are just down the road from me and had I been in the market for a new 1:8 I'd be tempted to give one a whirl.

 

There's quite an active owners thread for the Arrma 1:8's - well worth a read.  

 

1 hour ago, Guns said:

ITS.  NOT A BLOODY MONSTER TRUCK!!!!

 

I wondered who'd spot that first!  Quoted direct from Arrma, though personally I agree 100%.  Looks nice for a rtr though doesn't it.

[turok007]

5 minutes ago, capri-boy said:

 

 

 

MyDoddy is under the impression if you back order the existing Kraton from Modelsport that they'll ship you the newest version when it arrives (late next month I've heard but don't quote me).   Arrma are part of Hobbico, as are Durango - there UK headquarters are just down the road from me and had I been in the market for a new 1:8 I'd be tempted to give one a whirl.

 

There's quite an active owners thread for the Arrma 1:8's - well worth a read.  

 

 

I wondered who'd spot that first!  Quoted direct from Arrma, though personally I agree 100%.  Looks nice for a rtr though doesn't it.

How are they for parts support now  as when i looked before it didn't seem to good.    As i really like the look of the kraton

[Kpowell911]

Im wouldnt be too happy with the thinness of the rear part of the chassis, depending what material it is.

 

Im actually offended they've had the audacity to call it a Monster Truck!

[capri-boy]

10 minutes ago, turok007 said:

How are they for parts support now  as when i looked before it didn't seem to good.    As i really like the look of the kraton

 

Pretty sure this was discussed recently in the owners thread and the outcome was pretty reasonable:

 

 

 

[Kpowell911]

Not really heard of Arrma, just looked on their site, some really cool looking vehicles!

[TMaxxDave]

Starting to hack me off, companies using the name of Monster Truck.... When it bloody well is not your typical Monster Truck. This IMO is a very nice truggy.

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[atom3624]

Thought I was a bit too subtle earlier on, so Guns sorted that out.

I'm also annoyed at so many calling truggies MT's when they haven't spent the extra to make it look like one.

 

Glad to hear I'm not alone!!

 

Al.

[martin34]

Oh dear another truggy called a monster truck!

[RCpete]

I have the Arrma Talion which is basically the same as the old Kraton apart from smaller wheels and its been great, the ESC is rubbish tho but ive owned it since mid december and the only damage was a cracked wheel......i like these 1/8th arrma cars 

[mydoddy69]

6 hours ago, capri-boy said:

 

 

 

MyDoddy is under the impression if you back order the existing Kraton from Modelsport that they'll ship you the newest version when it arrives (late next month I've heard but don't quote me).   Arrma are part of Hobbico, as are Durango - there UK headquarters are just down the road from me and had I been in the market for a new 1:8 I'd be tempted to give one a whirl.

 

There's quite an active owners thread for the Arrma 1:8's - well worth a read.  

 

 

I wondered who'd spot that first!  Quoted direct from Arrma, though personally I agree 100%.  Looks nice for a rtr though doesn't it.

 Yes fella your quite correct I emailed and spoke to the guys at Modelsport and on both occasions was informed if you back order one you will recieve the new updated version.. However they also stated that due to the change in model there would be a price increase and a new part number ? So make of it what you will  

 

I am lucky enough to have one of these coming for free !  But don't think for one minute I'll hide any weak points or flaws or cover anything up just because it was free I'll be looking at it like a paying customer   You never know I might even stop calling it the Krapton . 

 

Arrival date ate has been set for mid May but it may well change 

 

I personally think it's more a monster truggy looking wise and quite like it but it's only a shell so easy to replace it  

[Kpowell911]

Its not the shell its the fact it has a wing and wing mounts. Stupid stupid thing!

[mydoddy69]

31 minutes ago, Guns said:

Its not the shell its the fact it has a wing and wing mounts. Stupid stupid thing!

 

Lol you can remove them  

 

If all monster trucks looked the same it would become a tad boring IMO 

 

At the end of the day if it performs like I want a monster truck to perform then I don't really mind how it looks as that's easy to address should you wish to do so  

[mond]

Let's call a spade a spade. This is a truggy.

 

Does it do 6s out of the box? Looks like it needs parts to do this.

[PraetoR]

A Monster Truggy!!

 

Seriously nice cars. Super strong. Did an unboxing video of one with Tay Models... just before they announced this new one!!!!

 

Probably won't bother uploading the video now, old one is obsolete.

[Tug]

6 minutes ago, Praet0r87 said:

A Monster Truggy!!

 

Seriously nice cars. Super strong. Did an unboxing video of one with Tay Models... just before they announced this new one!!!!

 

Probably won't bother uploading the video now, old one is obsolete.

 

Upload it, your vids are entertaining. 

[PraetoR]

Haha, cheers Tug!

[stretch]

Hmm been considering a truggy and liking this.

[turok007]

i might get one.

[Kpowell911]

Monster Truggy I'll accept. I suppose..............

[Devin]

Its a full on Muggy thats how i would call it, i have had the typhon scince it was released and i havnt had a whole lot go wrong sure there has been issues as i belive i was one of the first if not the first to have a esc crap out and have it reported on the internet but actul design and build wise cant flaw it much

BTW this is a monster truck just saying

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