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    Axial Grave Digger Monster Jam Truck 1/10th

     
    $399.99
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    Over the past decade, Axial has been synonymous with crawlers and the scale trail community for creating vehicles that inspire endless adventure and creative freedom. Something interesting started to evolve and a trend began to appear, 4WD straight axle Monster Jam® Trucks. What’s usually the first thought that comes to mind when someone mentions Monster Jam? Grave Digger® – who is sitting right up on top! The iconic black, purple, and green graveyard themed paint job has been haunting and thrilling fans for over 30 years. Axial went all out when designing the chassis and roll cage for the SMT10™ Grave Digger Monster Jam Truck. Very similar to modern era full size monster trucks, this chassis was developed for maximum strength and an extremely detailed appearance. Not to mention, it’s the first true-to-scale 4WD straight axle Monster Jam Truck available on the market today!
     
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    FEATURES
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    SMT10™ TUBE FRAME CHASSIS
    Axial went all out when designing the chassis and roll cage for the SMT10™ Grave Digger Monster Jam Truck. Very similar to the modern era full size monster trucks, this chassis was developed for maximum strength and an extremely detailed appearance. The chassis offers many pivot points for suspension tuning. Scale realism and strength are achieved through triangulation of the chassis tubes, making it ready for maximum attack and hard core Monster Truck bashing.

     
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    2.2 BKT MONSTER JAM TIRES
    BKT is the official and exclusive tire manufacturer of Monster Jam and its fleet of monster trucks. BKT has designed and developed the special BKT Monster Jam Tire, a purpose-built tire to handle the rigors of Monster Jam Truck racing and freestyle competition. The 1/10 scale BKT tire is modeled to provide scale realism and maximum performance for your Axial Monster Jam Truck.

     

    HEAVY DUTY HYDRAULIC RAM STYLE STEERING LINKS
    For steering, we’ve designed a heavy duty tie rod, drag link, and simulated scale hydraulic ram steering link to help get the massive BKT tires pointed in the right direction so you can stay on course.

     
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    TRAILING ARM 4-LINKED REAR SUSPENSION
    The SMT10™ features the proven AR60 axle with a trailing arm 4-linked rear suspension and additional shock mounting positions.

     

    AR60 OCP-AXLE™
    The AR60 OCP-Axle™ is constructed from high strength composite material which has a low flex rate but is not as brittle as standard glass filled nylon. The combination of our axles and a true 4-link suspension gives you optimal performance for any terrain with the look of a real 1:1 vehicle.

    • Off-center pumpkin design
    • Axle tubes are reinforced with a boxed-in axle truss
    • High strength composite material
    • Updated steering knuckles for dual shear, also eliminates secondary bolt on plate
    • Updated differential cover and servo mount for new look

     
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    AX10 TRANSMISSION
    Updated Dual Pad slipper system with 32 Pitch gearing. New slipper design uses a pad on each side of the spur gear for added surface area. More precise tuning and holding power. Stronger 32P gearing for high torque applications. 56T Spur / 11T Pinion RTR gearing for 3S. Includes 16T Pinion for 2S.

    • Three gear layout
    • Metal motor plate
    • 32P gearing
    • Heavy duty slipper
    • Sealed gear cover

     

    WB8 HD DRIVESHAFTS
    Updated design for larger diameter crosspin (2x11mm) for added strength. New center splined slider floats between each end, added material on this part reduces flex and fatigue.

     
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    MULTIPLE SHOCK MOUNTING POSITIONS
    We've included a variety of shock mounting points for running dual shock setups and for additional suspension tuning options. There’s also additional mounting points on the cage and at the axle for moving your shocks to a more scale, vertical position if desired.

     

    REAR SWAYBAR FOR ADDED STABILITY
    A rear sway bar is included to help keep torque twist and body lean to a minimum during acceleration. A sway bar's main function is to control body roll, yet still allow your shocks to move vertically with the changing terrain. The SMT10™ chassis design allows you to add an optional sway bar to the front.

     
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    RECEIVER BOX, WATERPROOF
    The waterproof receiver box utilizes three different silicone seals: one for the antenna, one for the servo wires (includes three slots for three channels), and one acts as a gasket for the receiver box cover. No more stress when running in mud, water, or snow!

     

     

    EASY ACCESS BATTERY TRAY
    The battery tray can be easily accessed at the rear of the vehicle. To install your battery, remove one pin, swing out the tray door and slide the battery pack in. The tray is fully height adjustable with four screws, making room for most standard sized 2S and 3S LiPo battery packs.

     
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    GRAVE DIGGER REPLICA POLYCARBONATE BODY
    • .040 polycarbonate replica of the classic Grave Digger 1950 panel van
    • .040 scale interior with driver figure
    • Chrome Zoomie style headers

     

    GLOW IN THE DARK
    Glow in the dark helmet set included!

     
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    2.2 MONSTER TRUCK WHEELS (silver)
    2.2 monster truck wheels molded from a blend of high quality nylon materials for strength and durability with a solid 12mm hex mount.

    • 12mm hex mount
    • Breather holes
    • Foam inserts included

     

    HEAVY DUTY C-HUBS
    Monster Jam trucks are known for wild, high flying action, so we’ve strengthened the front c-hubs to help take on hard impacts from jumps and extreme bashing!

     
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    DUAL SLIPPER CLUTCH
    Our dual slipper design uses a pad on each side of the spur gear for added surface area. This allows for more precise tuning and holding power. The spur gear features strong, 32 pitch gearing for high torque applications.

    • Slipper design uses a pad on each side of the spur gear for added surface contact area
    • More precise tuning and holding power
    • Strong 32P gear pitch for high torque applications

     

    TACTIC TTX300 3-CHANNEL SLT RADIO
    Sport-level racers and bashers will appreciate the Tactic TTX300's many popular features, along with its amazing adjustability. It features a programmable 3rd channel making for incredible versatility; it can operate functions such as two-speed shifting, winches and lights, making it ideal for a vast array of opportunities. Need more reasons? There's SLT (Secure Link Technology), which creates an unbreakable link between the receiver and your transmitter with push-button ease.

     
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    TACTIC 3-CHANNEL 2.4GHz RECEIVER
    The Tactic TR325 2.4GHz receiver uses no crystals and features an internal antenna, so you'll experience worry free driving without frequency conflicts or antenna damage. This lightweight, compact, and bind button equipped receiver with LED indicator makes setup easy!

     

    AE-5 ESC, WATERPROOF
    The Axial AE-5 ESC is 3S LiPo capable yet easily switched “in the field” between LiPO and NiMh battery types with a simple jumper – no more complex procedures.

     

    • Male Star Plug lead - compatible with the most common polarized plug.
    • Jumper 1 provides a simple plug and play choice between LiPo or NiMh.
    • Jumper 2 switches Drag Brake settings.
    • Waterproof design with Star Plug / laser etched heat sink.

     
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    METAL GEAR TACTIC SERVO, 151 oz-in, WATER RESISTANT
    The included Tactic TSX45 metal gear servo is rated at 151 oz-in of torque for massive turning power and dual ball bearings provide smooth and precise movement for the metal gear train.
     

    27T MOTOR
    The Axial 27T motor supplies plenty of power for powering over obstacles, jumping, and bashing!

     
     
     
    REQUIRED ITEMS (not included)

     



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    Get 'pit access' or whatever they call it the day before - good crack. They even have an RC section of some description.

     

    Traxx ... might have defined what's happening with the X-Maxx sponsorship by then as well ... another story.

     

    One thing I do remember is the je-powered quad bike - THAT WAS LOUD!!

     

    Definitely recommend it to anyone interested, and ENJOY.

     

    Perhaps there'll be an Axial section and they'll be jumping them.

     

    Al.

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    Very nice presentation - really liking this truck.

     

    When I'm picking on things like 'shocks at a funny angle', I know there's not a lot wrong!

    The fronts can be re-positioned correctly, but the rear sway bar needs to be removed to place the shocks correctly - I'm talking about re-positioning rather than simply Frankenstein-style adding more shocks, which would look weird!

     

    LIKE IT!

    Definitely most realistic MT out of the box, without simply turning up the speed and breaking it every time.

     

    Al.

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    When will the sceptics learn to say 'chassis' properly???

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    I've just watched 3 running vids and not one has made me think buying one is a bad idea. 

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    I've been watching some videos as well. It does look a little slow out of the box even on 3s but I think that could probably be changed with a slightly more powerful brushed motor.

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    Very pedestrian. 

     

    The Castle combo made so little difference.

     

    Very poor. 

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    Axial and various people do aftermarket gears which could add some life to it. They don't typically run that fast anyway but the stock version does appear a little lacking.

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    Appreciate it's not a speed machine, however, we have vintage brushed Tamiya rigs with more turn of speed ;)

     

     

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    I hope this class becomes a hit. I like the custom rigs hidden away on Google.  That monster clod and the cpe barbarian.

     

    Would you be able to use rear yeti axles as front and rear? If yes I wonder if anyone's done one on yeti xl axles. 

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    This truck does use AR60s and Yeti arms. It's more Wraith or RR10 than Yeti but they all use the same axles. 

     

    Check out Trigger King, which is fairly sizeable in the US. This would probably fit in one of the modified classes. 

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    Must admit am disappointed with the speed.  Wonder why they have produced it to go so slow??

    But saying that, I am a avid  grave digger fan, and am  in love with the truck. It looks awesome an exact scale replica . There is nothing on the market like it. 

    It knocks spots of my two traxxas grave diggers even my 30th anniversary edition.  My order has been placed.

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    Much more to scale - still looks like approx. 25 mph - which is fast to scale.

    Much less likely to have a terminal accident as well.

    There are always ways to amend this of course .....  !!!!

     

    Al.

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    Must admit, I'd feel similar to the way I did showing off my Juggernaut 2 - 'this is a toy'.

    11-12 mph / 20 km/h is definitely on the slow / toy scale side.

     

    Al.

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    11 mph? Seriously? That's way to slow! 25 I could live with. 

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    Just now, Tug said:

    11 mph? Seriously? That's way to slow! 25 I could live with. 

     

    Yes.  Even on 3s lipo not much better. 

    At £360 it's not really a toy. Something that slow should be on the shelfs at £80.00. Imo.   But saying that i do really like it.  Just disappointed with the speed.

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    Well the good news is there's already a world of aftermarket parts and axial hopups for it already out, since it's entirely made of off the shelf Axial parts. If you had a hopped up Wraith, you could buy the chassis and use wraith parts to make this go pretty fast. 

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    I know you don't buy this for speed but.....if this was a traxxas offering it would get slated!!

     

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    I suppose that's over 100 mph scale speed, so 'about right' in reality, but scarily SLOW.

     

    Within a Monster Jam type environment, with scale-type jumps, etc., it might look good.

     

    Slower than a Tamiya - that takes some doing!!

     

    Al.

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    45 minutes ago, atom3624 said:

    I suppose that's over 100 mph scale speed, so 'about right' in reality, but scarily SLOW.

     

    Within a Monster Jam type environment, with scale-type jumps, etc., it might look good.

     

    Slower than a Tamiya - that takes some doing!!

     

    Al.

     

    back in the day that was the con

     a model would say 50mph then when you tried it,it would go at walking pace, then you checked the box again and in small print it said "scale speed"

    you know it's not acceptable it's that slow the chap is laughing!!

    scale speed is just wrong (I've been a very upset child at Christmas in the past)

    on the plus side my x01 does 700mph ?

     

     

     

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