ARRMA’s All-New 1/5 KRATON 4X4 8S BLX EXB Brushless Monster Truck

Arrma Kraton 8S BLX EXB ARA5808V2T1

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ARRMA launches the latest version of the KRATON 1/5 8S Speed 4×4 Monster Truck, delivering large-scale R/C bashing at its finest. This ready-to-run model boasts EXtreme Bash (EXB) parts for heightened durability and an 8S LiPo-compatible Spektrum brushless system, redefining the speed monster truck experience.

Featuring an upgraded 5687 FIRMA 1100Kv brushless motor and a robust Spektrum S6510 steel gear servo, this truck is a powerhouse. The Spektrum DX3 3-channel 2.4GHz DSMR radio system offers unprecedented control over this beast, making it the dream machine for any large-scale basher.

With EXB-hardened parts, including a 5mm thick CNC aluminum chassis plate and an impact-absorbing bumper, this truck promises invincibility right out of the box. The uniquely aggressive EXB color scheme adds flair to functionality.

It can handle any terrain, thanks to oil-filled shocks and beefy dBoots COPPERHEAD 2 big block tires, ensuring high-speed control and responsive handling. The durable drivetrain, featuring all-metal internals and robust steel driveshafts, withstands extreme, high-speed bashing.

Maintenance is kept to a minimum with ARRMA's efficient modular design, making the KRATON 1/5 8S EXtreme Bash Speed Monster Truck not only a bashing beast, but the best ARRMA® ready-to-run basher to date.

Arrma Kraton (ARA5808V2T1) Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Ball BearingsComplete
Chassis5mm Plate, 7075-T6 Aluminum
Completion LevelReady-To-Run
Drivetrain4WD
Drive TypeForward/Brake/Reverse
Product Height11.1″ (282 mm)
Top Speed50+
ChargerSold Separately
Differential3 Gear Diffs
ReceiverIncluded
Shock TypeOil-Filled, Coil-Over Springs
Tire TreaddBoots COPPERHEAD 2 BIG BLOCK
Vehicle TypeMonster Truck
Water-ResistantYes
Gear Ratio9.06
Ground Clearance2.56 in (65mm)
Motor Size5687-1100Kv 4 Pole
Product Length30.35″ (771 mm)
SuspensionIndependent
Wheel Hex Size24mm
BatterySold Separately
Connector TypeIC5
Motor TypeBrushless
Speed ControlIncluded
Wheelbase19.33″ (491 mm)
BodyPainted, decalled and trimmed
BrakesIntegral with ESC
Scale1/5
Power System8S
Product Width23.7″ (602 mm)
RadioIncluded
TechnologyAVC and SMART
Power TypeElectric
Gear Pitch1.0 MOD
ServosIncluded