I can see the weight and handling difference in the video. The Kraton bounces around over the bumps quite a bit vs the Sledge staying quite well planted, just soaking it up. Kraton is lighter, quicker on it's feet and more eager. My local hobby shop had them both side by side today. The tire compound and foams are much softer on the Sledge. The Kraton s are very Hard and firm by comparison. Kraton harder tire set, better for smooth track and high speed handling Sledge soft tire set, Better for off road rough terrain handling. Great vid, great comparison
The sledge is $699 compared to a Kraton 6s which is only $549 and the Kraton can easily accept all different motor and esc upgrades while cuz the sledges motor mount is a caged fit around the included motor it’s made specifically to fit it so in order to use bigger more powerful motor you gotta speed more extra money to buy a different designed motor mount/center diff mount to fit that different setup
Looks to me like the kraton flies better, straighter and with the longer wheel base would just flip a little slower. I'd still go for the kraton. Love your content.
The Kraton clearly had more torque(wheelies on demand), better steering, braking, and was faster out of the box. Gotta love Traxxas fan boys. "Oh no, don't tell me the Kraton is a good RC".
For the Kraton being and older rc car I have to say it was ahead of its time when first released 💯💯the sledge now feels better to me as far as control in the air for sure & the stability of the sledge is what I love about it as well cool video 👍
Forsure earl! The kraton been out for some years and wasnt even the most up to date kraton he ran being rtr and not the exb. But I understand why he chose to do rtr vs rtr and not rtr vs exb. I think he was fair forsure in the video but his traxxas love deff showed just a little. I noticed him say "ohh no" on one of the categories when the kraton performed the trick that the sledge didnt lol. Both cars r dope, and I think traxxas and arrma both give us a damn good reason to buy both brands!
Lol lol lol yes he got a bit more love for traxxas.Also 55mph out the box with tsm off so why not up that kraton punch to 8 atleast. No jumping distance test but it's obvious in the video that the kraton jumps further
Just a brilliant video. Yes I was waiting for it. You did a superb job. Hats off to your for your hard work and thought you put into your videos for us. Lost time fan of you and your channel. John. Thanks again for sharing.
I think what's amazing about the Kraton is the fact its older and over $200 cheaper. I just don't know what justifies the difference. Also to buy arms for the Sledge are $70! I own both Traxxas and Arrma, Arrma is STILL impressive, I have a feeling a new Kraton is coming. Great video.
I think this review was decent. Not a fanboy but you can hear the excitement more so for the sledge albeit a newer car which is understandable. Both seem capable and fun depending on the driver. I will say this for 200 more rtr there should definitely be a wider gap as far as performance is concerned.
Thanks for the great review so far.. I love your enthusiasm for the hobby.. I am not in the market for either rc but I enjoy the approach that you are taking with this.. keep on driving!
I dunno, the erevo is kind of in a different class, externally is looks similar, but under the body its different story. Doesnt even drive like a truggy 😅
It’s obvious that you “want” the sledge to win. You can hear it in your voice and comments made. I’m not sure how unbiased this comparison is. I do think however that the sledge is much tougher out of the box
@@josea.1975 It’s always hilarious to watch fanboys go out of their way to call each others fanboys on the internet, like it matters 😂. Dopey children or man-boys.
I’m sticking with the Erevo 2.0 myself as the battery compartment built into the chassis keeps the lowest centre of gravity that’s awesome for such a big truck. Happy new year to you from 🇬🇧
Great video and testing! These two are great cars. I have the kraton and I have a lot of traxxas vehicles, but I'm not sure I need the sledge. I don't have a problem with traxxas making a direct competitor, but I have always liked them because they go their own way and make different types of vehicles.
I have the Sledge and the Kraton too. I have the feeling that the Sledge has more Punch, and Batteries last longer. The Kraton feels really stable at top Speed. I Ordered a Motor Fan for the Sledge, but i have the feel its not really nessesary. The Kraton really need one, without u have to do breaks and wait a bit to cool down. The Copperhead Tires are better glued by factory. The diffs on that kraton makes me crazy. I broke 1 front Driveshaft on my Sledge, my maxx is still my number 1 hardcore basher.
Great video comparison dude ……. My Sledge is now upgraded with Arrma Backflip Wheels/Tyres, Hobbywing Max6 combo, Upgraded servo, did these upgrades over a 3 month period & now it’s 👌🏼
I"m deciding Sledge or E Revo 2.0 (cost not a factor). Which do you like better for speed runs and minor to moderate bashing? Novice at fixing (I only have a Rustler VXL 4x4) but getting better as I go. Feel free to do a comparison video but an answer with lite detail would help a lot. Main draw to the E Revo is the passion of the people behind it and my buds have one which means I could get help fixing it. Draw to the Sledge is future proof and apparently it's easy to fix. Thanks for any help.
Try to put a bigger motor in the sledge😂. In my RC community we have a whole bunch of Sledges and Kratons. For me. Kraton all day every day. I live the modularity. Ive got a 8S spektrum ESC running on 6S and a 4294 motor in my Kraton. Its killer.
Great video, I love that both of these were new out of the box! I loved my kraton, but enjoyed driving my erevo 2.0 more. Hoping to see how you compare those two!! Keep up the great content!!
Love Traxxas and Arrma. I had a kraton couple years back and the durability of this rc is a beast when it comes to taken a beaten. Since seeing the video now. I would definitely get both, but if I really had to choose... The kraton for me
I think the suits at Traxxas really hit a home run with the Sledge….. some say it’s better than the Kraton but I’m no expert with RCs so I can’t comment…. But…. I do own an E-RevoVXL 2.0 and have been having a ball with it …. The E-Revo to me is an off-road speed wagon that you can terrain bash with some mild jumps along the way but it’s not for big air sends …. You will break stuff….. the sledge is similar in size as the E-Revo but like in your video …. You can really send it ……all and all Traxxas has built a true off road BASHER!!! Gr8 content my friend….. thanks for sharing ☮️~~~~~~out!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great review thanks. I sold my Erevo 2.0 for a Kraton V5. I miss the Erevo but I do love the Kraton it’s a versatile fun truck and it’s easy to work on. The sledge looks pretty nice also. If I didn’t have and enjoy the Kraton so much I’d look into one. Mabey later on.
Great job 👏👍👌spot on very fair. Excellent work 💪. Few extra trys for the sledge but otherwise very good. It's your video you can do as you like 👍. I will own both
Stock to Stock RTR I think the Sledge has the edge. However I will still take a Kraton EXB any day of the week. I don't like either of the stock electronics. I run a 8s castle system in my Kraton 1/8 EXB that can't fit in the Sledge. I own several Arrmas and Traxxas RCs. I think the are pretty closely matched but the price point goes to Arrma.
What makes you say that? The kraton is way more tunable than the sledge with factory parts. And only controlls better in the air because of the thicker diff fluids traxxas uses factory.
The first R/c truck was the team associated RC/10.SO basically what I’m asking is what triggers is the best. I’m getting back into the R/C world and I want the best with best parts and etc. what’s the best
There isn't a "best' really. It depends on what you are looking for. Traxxas has the most durable and toughest RC's out there, but they are limited on how you can customize them.
I currently fly spektrum equipped hellis/ drones. In geneneral, are Arma vehicles equipped with spektrum based hardware? If so, does this mean my spektrun transmitter will work with Arma vehicles with any modification? Thank you for your time.
You are such a cool dude, however you can't hide your Traxxas bias! ex at 26:05 when demonstrating the pointless reverse flip trick(mercy repeats for the Sledge) or the 1 1/2 flip the Sledge's was "beautiful'' but the Kraton did "ok, but didn't feel right;;. Lol! It's okay, you like Traxxas better. Just remember if you want to be fair, be fair. However, you should recognize you like Traxxas better and it oozes out of your commentary which makes it unbalanced and jittery. Keep it real! State your preference and your vids will be more interesting or trustworthy. I have an Xmaxx, love it! I have a Kraton V5 6s , Love it. However I look for information and fairness when selecting a new rc from different vids. I am researching the Sledge and your Vid is sorely underselling the Kraton. Here is an idea if you disagree with me, unbox and build a Kraton EXB and re-test..... See if they ''tie'' then. Again, you seem like a really cool dude and family man, nothing personal. However, a whine comes across like a kid complaining on the playground that cant throw a rock as far- when the Sledge got out performed. Your legit, pro-slegde comments come across apologetically because it seems you try to hide your love man! COme out of the Traxxas closet... the cars will sell themselves or else.... .... more experienced rc content dudes will draw the crowds, respect and subs! Best! RG. #YouLoveTraxxasMan
Just watched the new ending. Too harsh a critic to yourself 😉 Look forward to future videos of them together. I think with both of these just like an other RC’s some are just going to be better than others and their will be lemons etc. I love driving my EXB but it had a lot of issues that I had to deal with. Almost just got rid of it but glad I didn’t. I love driving it now. I like em all. 😂🤷🏼♂️
I always try to see what all brands have to offer rather than be a fan of a single manufacturer because they all do some things differently and all in all it is the customer who is the winner anyway because of the market competition between the brands. This is why I have both Traxxas and Arrma RCs, Xbox and Playstation game consoles etc. That said, in this case I'm rooting for the new addition to the hobby which is the Sledge and I think it is going to win your competition because there is no way Traxxas didn't focus on improving things from the most popular truggy on the market which is the Kraton. But I also think that the Sledge, being all new, will have some issues that will be fixed along the way with updated revisions, just like in every other model from any manufacturer.
I know this was an out of the box test but I'd add a bigger pinion to the Arrma just by a couple of teeth and it flips a hell of alot better. The tyre's made a big difference too. The Sledgehammer's balloon a bit more than the Arrma's stock tyre's as one's designed to flip and the other is for a track. A truly fair test is to run them with the same tyre's. I'd love to see them go head to head with the same pinion size and matching boot's. Out of the box I agree the Sledge is slightly better,,, but give the Arrma stunt tyre's like the Sledge has got,,,, I think the Arrma would win. Nice video dude 👍 😎 🙏
Great job! And I think a fair and square comparison 👍😃 Damn, I wish I had waited a few months…. Bought my E-revo 2.0 in January… but I’m happy with it of course 👍😃
Great comparison and like the plan for further comparing over time. I do have the sledge and amazed even with the slower servo how well it drives. Thought that would be more of a problem being slow but so far no problems getting it to drive how I want.
I have a Traxxas RC vehicle right now a Rustler VXL I also have other brands and had plenty of other brands in the past. I have never had an Arrma until now, I just bought me the Arrma TLR Typhon tuned and I am absolutely sold on Arrma products I would for sure by the Arrma over Traxxas anyday however i do like the new XRT.
1x 8000mAh 6s 100c Quality battery. GensAce Hard packs if you can afford them OR Zeee Batteries are absolutely brilliant for half the price. We have sets of both, Tried and tested.
Do you have to unplug your batteries in your sledge to turn it off because on mine the button doesn’t turn it off I called traxxas and they said it was normal they said they do that so it’s not left on but idk if I like that
Really pretty interested in the Sledge vs the Erevo. They seem very similar in size and appearance though constructed very differently. Any chance you could give us your thoughts?
Awesome video! I love my Kraton and I’m glad Traxxas put together a worthy competitor. I feel like Traxxas stepped up their game with the 2021 Bronco TRX4 and have just been delivering some really impressive models ever since. Let me break down the cost difference. You can call Traxxas about anything on your RC and they will accommodate you. Horizon’s customer service, while not the easiest to navigate, is average.
I have not personally dealt with Traxxas customer service, but Trust Pilot does not show them (or Horizon Hobby) in a very good light with 73% one star ratings and 1.6/5 total. HH was 71% with 1.9/5 total rating. Horizon Hobby has better rating, but both were poor 😢.
@@outsourcedrc Thank you so much. I know that 2.0 is (or was) your favourite RC and it's mine too. Im also thought buying sledge but want to hear your opinion first. Great channel 😊
You call that diffing out? The front wheels on my Sledge are never on the ground irrespective of TSC setting! Think I got one of the early ones with no center diff oil...
No absolutely not ,look at all the hardcore bashers like Rich Duperbash, Rc dude81, thunder Rc,none of them ever had a problem with the diffs, as long as you have some rc common sense and keep an eye on them as they break in an shim as needed and change fluid you’ll never have a problem, I really don’t get it I’ve been in rc over 30 years and have never stripped a diff lol
Sorry man, the agenda was apparent and obvious in this video, unfortunately. Love your videos, but your Traxxas fanboy badge was showing just a liiiiiiil too much in this one. I run both traxxas and arrma, and arrma had this one with the kraton... objectively better, hook, line, and sinker.
Right especially on the video doing the flips😂 he did split screen and you can clearly see the Traxxas was getting throttle once it hit the air and the kraton wasn’t throttled up until it was dam there ready come down… Then to give Traxxas a point cause the kraton punch level wasn’t to his standards 😂 nice video though
3:10 going for the Kraton 6s. Just because I have one ! I haven’t had any problems ‘. The stock Servo was bad right out of the Box . I didn’t complain I just changed. Oh Christmas Day I burst the gears on name brand Servo lol on a jump was my bad totally 💯 I haven’t run it much since Christmas. I put a cheap 30k servo in it . I have the punch setting turned up but not all the way now “. Did my first backflip with it too 💪👌💯
Of the two I'd choose the Sledge despite it being riddled with issues and overpriced. The Kraton 6S may be available at a much lower price but Arrma's durability issues persist, especially so with arms and diffs. If solely using them on the kind of terrain shown in the video then I'd be tempted to go with the Kraton 6S over Sledge and pocket the difference.
Great job bro, awesome content, very thorough😉👍🏼💯 bro i have both trucks and like them both in different areas, both are beasts. Thank you for this video , makes so much more sense, being a owner of both vehicles 😉👍🏼💯 *NOTE-when i checked my rear axles my sledge had O-rings on there from factory. You think i need to add more? Or that will be ok, ? Thanks in advance
I have seen the Sledge, it's a glorified 1/8 scale while the kraton 6S is between 1/8 and 1/7. The kraton is 550.00 to 579.00 and the Sledge is damn near 800.00 dollars. Sledge is the worst value for RC bashers right PERIOD.
I can see the weight and handling difference in the video. The Kraton bounces around over the bumps quite a bit vs the Sledge staying quite well planted, just soaking it up. Kraton is lighter, quicker on it's feet and more eager.
My local hobby shop had them both side by side today. The tire compound and foams are much softer on the Sledge. The Kraton s are very Hard and firm by comparison.
Kraton harder tire set, better for smooth track and high speed handling
Sledge soft tire set, Better for off road rough terrain handling.
Great vid, great comparison
The sledge is $699 compared to a Kraton 6s which is only $549 and the Kraton can easily accept all different motor and esc upgrades while cuz the sledges motor mount is a caged fit around the included motor it’s made specifically to fit it so in order to use bigger more powerful motor you gotta speed more extra money to buy a different designed motor mount/center diff mount to fit that different setup
Looks to me like the kraton flies better, straighter and with the longer wheel base would just flip a little slower. I'd still go for the kraton. Love your content.
This was the first review video that i could watch the whole time without getting bored, Amazing work!
That’s awesome, thanks!
The Kraton clearly had more torque(wheelies on demand), better steering, braking, and was faster out of the box. Gotta love Traxxas fan boys. "Oh no, don't tell me the Kraton is a good RC".
For the Kraton being and older rc car I have to say it was ahead of its time when first released 💯💯the sledge now feels better to me as far as control in the air for sure & the stability of the sledge is what I love about it as well cool video 👍
Forsure earl! The kraton been out for some years and wasnt even the most up to date kraton he ran being rtr and not the exb. But I understand why he chose to do rtr vs rtr and not rtr vs exb. I think he was fair forsure in the video but his traxxas love deff showed just a little. I noticed him say "ohh no" on one of the categories when the kraton performed the trick that the sledge didnt lol. Both cars r dope, and I think traxxas and arrma both give us a damn good reason to buy both brands!
Lol lol lol yes he got a bit more love for traxxas.Also 55mph out the box with tsm off so why not up that kraton punch to 8 atleast.
No jumping distance test but it's obvious in the video that the kraton jumps further
Yes the kraton set the standard for others to improve on and I think that's great in rc.We know for sure now arrma has something in the pipeline
Just a brilliant video. Yes I was waiting for it. You did a superb job. Hats off to your for your hard work and thought you put into your videos for us. Lost time fan of you and your channel. John. Thanks again for sharing.
I think what's amazing about the Kraton is the fact its older and over $200 cheaper. I just don't know what justifies the difference. Also to buy arms for the Sledge are $70! I own both Traxxas and Arrma, Arrma is STILL impressive, I have a feeling a new Kraton is coming. Great video.
I think this review was decent. Not a fanboy but you can hear the excitement more so for the sledge albeit a newer car which is understandable. Both seem capable and fun depending on the driver. I will say this for 200 more rtr there should definitely be a wider gap as far as performance is concerned.
I have a kraton 6s v5 (Spektrum version) and it's a beast and great model👍
Thanks for the great review so far.. I love your enthusiasm for the hobby.. I am not in the market for either rc but I enjoy the approach that you are taking with this.. keep on driving!
You are welcome!
You are a good honest guy. Good job! I would like to see a comparison between Sledge and erevo 2.0
I dunno, the erevo is kind of in a different class, externally is looks similar, but under the body its different story. Doesnt even drive like a truggy 😅
It’s obvious that you “want” the sledge to win. You can hear it in your voice and comments made. I’m not sure how unbiased this comparison is. I do think however that the sledge is much tougher out of the box
It better be for $699 lol
@ryand5665 He's a traxxas fan boy. It's obvious he's doing these reviews for views
@HugeMonkey88there both good lol
I'm thumbs'd up for the arrma salt. 🤣
@@josea.1975 It’s always hilarious to watch fanboys go out of their way to call each others fanboys on the internet, like it matters 😂. Dopey children or man-boys.
I’m sticking with the Erevo 2.0 myself as the battery compartment built into the chassis keeps the lowest centre of gravity that’s awesome for such a big truck. Happy new year to you from 🇬🇧
But breaks down nonstop. Sledge all the way.
Love ur excitement on ur reviews
you rocked it as always!
The first Kraton front flip was perfect! U messed it up on the throttle 😆
I thought I was the only one seen that at 25:24 then blame it on the car when we clearly hear you whiskey throttle…
Great video and testing! These two are great cars. I have the kraton and I have a lot of traxxas vehicles, but I'm not sure I need the sledge. I don't have a problem with traxxas making a direct competitor, but I have always liked them because they go their own way and make different types of vehicles.
100% agree. If they were gonna make a direct competitor for a popular model, I think most of us expected it to be SCX24 😅
Change the punch setting to 7 on the Kraton, it will DEFINITELY do a standing backflip
This is awesome video that everyone wanted to see . Thank you !!!!!
Welcome!
I have the Sledge and the Kraton too. I have the feeling that the Sledge has more Punch, and Batteries last longer. The Kraton feels really stable at top Speed. I Ordered a Motor Fan for the Sledge, but i have the feel its not really nessesary. The Kraton really need one, without u have to do breaks and wait a bit to cool down. The Copperhead Tires are better glued by factory. The diffs on that kraton makes me crazy. I broke 1 front Driveshaft on my Sledge, my maxx is still my number 1 hardcore basher.
Great video comparison dude ……. My Sledge is now upgraded with Arrma Backflip Wheels/Tyres, Hobbywing Max6 combo, Upgraded servo, did these upgrades over a 3 month period & now it’s 👌🏼
I"m deciding Sledge or E Revo 2.0 (cost not a factor). Which do you like better for speed runs and minor to moderate bashing? Novice at fixing (I only have a Rustler VXL 4x4) but getting better as I go. Feel free to do a comparison video but an answer with lite detail would help a lot. Main draw to the E Revo is the passion of the people behind it and my buds have one which means I could get help fixing it. Draw to the Sledge is future proof and apparently it's easy to fix. Thanks for any help.
Really appreciate the unscientific approach to this and the fact that you ran them both stock!
Duuuuude awesome video great Info thank you so much! You are the man!
Great video, bottom line having a blast with two great trucks
Try to put a bigger motor in the sledge😂. In my RC community we have a whole bunch of Sledges and Kratons.
For me. Kraton all day every day. I live the modularity. Ive got a 8S spektrum ESC running on 6S and a 4294 motor in my Kraton. Its killer.
Love my Kraton EXB ,,,my next truck is the Traxxas Maxx V2 👍🏼😇 Wonderful video ❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
Hobbywing EZRun MAX6 V3 Brushless ESC & Motor Combo w/4985SL (1650kV)
Great video. Lots of great information.
I can't wait to see you videos in the future. thx outsourced rc
What do you use for recording your action video? A GoPro on your head?
That’s exactly it.
Great video, I love that both of these were new out of the box! I loved my kraton, but enjoyed driving my erevo 2.0 more. Hoping to see how you compare those two!! Keep up the great content!!
The erevo 2.0 is such a beast, arrma and traxxas make some great bashers.
Enjoyed the video, tons of fun. Keep it up.😀
IMO outsourced rc is probably the best rc youtuber, he always has a great personality and thinks of things logically and fairly.
Thanks! That’s awesome!
Love Traxxas and Arrma. I had a kraton couple years back and the durability of this rc is a beast when it comes to taken a beaten. Since seeing the video now. I would definitely get both, but if I really had to choose... The kraton for me
awesome rc's and great comparisons,awesome video
Great in depth video. You can tell you really love what you do. Thanks
I think the suits at Traxxas really hit a home run with the Sledge….. some say it’s better than the Kraton but I’m no expert with RCs so I can’t comment…. But…. I do own an E-RevoVXL 2.0 and have been having a ball with it …. The E-Revo to me is an off-road speed wagon that you can terrain bash with some mild jumps along the way but it’s not for big air sends …. You will break stuff….. the sledge is similar in size as the E-Revo but like in your video …. You can really send it ……all and all Traxxas has built a true off road BASHER!!! Gr8 content my friend….. thanks for sharing
☮️~~~~~~out!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
My E Revo is my big air basher. It’s the only one that I’m confident with doing full send jumps. It takes it all.
Your videos are fantastic and I greatly appreciate your attitude and understanding of the hobby. :D
Thanks!
"OH! I hit a tree with it"
😅😂 Pure gold dude. You keep it real and that's what I like. GREAT VIDEO
did you get both???
Great review thanks. I sold my Erevo 2.0 for a Kraton V5. I miss the Erevo but I do love the Kraton it’s a versatile fun truck and it’s easy to work on. The sledge looks pretty nice also. If I didn’t have and enjoy the Kraton so much I’d look into one. Mabey later on.
Love your punch setting video it's the best
Good one man. I would love to see a video of ya just out bashing somewhere. Just enjoying your self. Therapeutic
Great job 👏👍👌spot on very fair. Excellent work 💪. Few extra trys for the sledge but otherwise very good. It's your video you can do as you like 👍. I will own both
Wow, what a great video. Thank you so much as I was very torn between the 2. I think I will go with ARRMA…
Stock to Stock RTR I think the Sledge has the edge. However I will still take a Kraton EXB any day of the week. I don't like either of the stock electronics. I run a 8s castle system in my Kraton 1/8 EXB that can't fit in the Sledge. I own several Arrmas and Traxxas RCs. I think the are pretty closely matched but the price point goes to Arrma.
What makes you say that? The kraton is way more tunable than the sledge with factory parts. And only controlls better in the air because of the thicker diff fluids traxxas uses factory.
Great video. Both are nice trucks. I just got my new Kraton last week and it runs great on 4s. 6s is insane. I'll get a Sledge later on. I like both.
The first R/c truck was the team associated RC/10.SO basically what I’m asking is what triggers is the best. I’m getting back into the R/C world and I want the best with best parts and etc. what’s the best
There isn't a "best' really. It depends on what you are looking for. Traxxas has the most durable and toughest RC's out there, but they are limited on how you can customize them.
I think so far you have the best comparison video between sledge and kraton.
Your a genuine true dude😎👍
awsome vid traxxas cars have always had pretty good air control but the kraton is still a awsome rc keep up the good work
Great content ! Tom curious to see how it Hold up over time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
which would you like to drive better. one of these two or a Erevo 2.0!?! Please and Thankyou
What are the dimensions of your ramps ? The bigger one in particular
I have a video showing how I made them. They are 4 feet wide and a little under four feet long.
I want traxxas to win I think traxxas will win
I like air control with the sledge. Diffs are probably nicer too.
I currently fly spektrum equipped hellis/ drones. In geneneral, are Arma vehicles equipped with spektrum based hardware? If so, does this mean my spektrun transmitter will work with Arma vehicles with any modification? Thank you for your time.
Yes the high end Spectrum TX's will bind with any Spectrum RX.
Some sick trick you pulled
I rather get an Kraton EXB, but that’s just me. Putting my own electronics and changing the diff fluid sounds like fun
You are such a cool dude, however you can't hide your Traxxas bias! ex at 26:05 when demonstrating the pointless reverse flip trick(mercy repeats for the Sledge) or the 1 1/2 flip the Sledge's was "beautiful'' but the Kraton did "ok, but didn't feel right;;. Lol! It's okay, you like Traxxas better. Just remember if you want to be fair, be fair. However, you should recognize you like Traxxas better and it oozes out of your commentary which makes it unbalanced and jittery. Keep it real! State your preference and your vids will be more interesting or trustworthy. I have an Xmaxx, love it! I have a Kraton V5 6s , Love it. However I look for information and fairness when selecting a new rc from different vids. I am researching the Sledge and your Vid is sorely underselling the Kraton. Here is an idea if you disagree with me, unbox and build a Kraton EXB and re-test..... See if they ''tie'' then. Again, you seem like a really cool dude and family man, nothing personal. However, a whine comes across like a kid complaining on the playground that cant throw a rock as far- when the Sledge got out performed. Your legit, pro-slegde comments come across apologetically because it seems you try to hide your love man! COme out of the Traxxas closet... the cars will sell themselves or else.... .... more experienced rc content dudes will draw the crowds, respect and subs! Best! RG. #YouLoveTraxxasMan
Just watched the new ending. Too harsh a critic to yourself 😉
Look forward to future videos of them together. I think with both of these just like an other RC’s some are just going to be better than others and their will be lemons etc. I love driving my EXB but it had a lot of issues that I had to deal with. Almost just got rid of it but glad I didn’t. I love driving it now.
I like em all. 😂🤷🏼♂️
Just bought Traxxas XRt 8s! Lastet a few days before battery fire! Big Upgrade from Kraton 6s though!
I always try to see what all brands have to offer rather than be a fan of a single manufacturer because they all do some things differently and all in all it is the customer who is the winner anyway because of the market competition between the brands. This is why I have both Traxxas and Arrma RCs, Xbox and Playstation game consoles etc.
That said, in this case I'm rooting for the new addition to the hobby which is the Sledge and I think it is going to win your competition because there is no way Traxxas didn't focus on improving things from the most popular truggy on the market which is the Kraton. But I also think that the Sledge, being all new, will have some issues that will be fixed along the way with updated revisions, just like in every other model from any manufacturer.
I know this was an out of the box test but I'd add a bigger pinion to the Arrma just by a couple of teeth and it flips a hell of alot better. The tyre's made a big difference too. The Sledgehammer's balloon a bit more than the Arrma's stock tyre's as one's designed to flip and the other is for a track. A truly fair test is to run them with the same tyre's. I'd love to see them go head to head with the same pinion size and matching boot's. Out of the box I agree the Sledge is slightly better,,, but give the Arrma stunt tyre's like the Sledge has got,,,, I think the Arrma would win. Nice video dude 👍 😎 🙏
Can't stop watching your videos honestly , love your enthusiasm. Excellent comparison and review of what most want to know . 👍👍👍👍
Great job! And I think a fair and square comparison 👍😃 Damn, I wish I had waited a few months…. Bought my E-revo 2.0 in January… but I’m happy with it of course 👍😃
Honestly, I think the E Revo is better.
You changed the punch, I found I also had to change the brake setting as well
Great comparison and like the plan for further comparing over time. I do have the sledge and amazed even with the slower servo how well it drives. Thought that would be more of a problem being slow but so far no problems getting it to drive how I want.
What should i have between kraton 6s, outcast 6s, erevo 6s. Can you help me pls 😢😢
I agree with you! But for me the Kraton is more challenging and fun…but yes it’s more Fragile! Geat Video Again!
I have never ever once heard a kraton described as fragile.
@A_Man_In_His_Van it breaks way more than the sledge. People that buy the kraton can't afford the sledge and then have to justify it.
They are both awesome
Arrma = Traxxas - Traxxas = Arrma 😎😎
I have a Traxxas RC vehicle right now a Rustler VXL I also have other brands and had plenty of other brands in the past. I have never had an Arrma until now, I just bought me the Arrma TLR Typhon tuned and I am absolutely sold on Arrma products I would for sure by the Arrma over Traxxas anyday however i do like the new XRT.
Kraton on both and what's better one 6s or 2 3s batteries
1x 8000mAh 6s 100c Quality battery. GensAce Hard packs if you can afford them OR Zeee Batteries are absolutely brilliant for half the price. We have sets of both, Tried and tested.
To me they both won they both made you smile and laugh😂😂👊
That’s all that matters!
The Kraton come with sway bars where the Sledge don’t have them so it going to feel & handle different
Awesome video,I'm going to increase my punch setting to 6 for my exb 👌👍
Do you have to unplug your batteries in your sledge to turn it off because on mine the button doesn’t turn it off I called traxxas and they said it was normal they said they do that so it’s not left on but idk if I like that
Yep. Unplug it. That’s what you want. Too many people leave their batteries plugged in and it kills them.
I need an XRT video from you!
Really pretty interested in the Sledge vs the Erevo. They seem very similar in size and appearance though constructed very differently. Any chance you could give us your thoughts?
The E Revo is actually shorter. I’ll have to wait until I have more time on the Sledge before I do a fair comparison
Awesome video! I love my Kraton and I’m glad Traxxas put together a worthy competitor. I feel like Traxxas stepped up their game with the 2021 Bronco TRX4 and have just been delivering some really impressive models ever since. Let me break down the cost difference. You can call Traxxas about anything on your RC and they will accommodate you. Horizon’s customer service, while not the easiest to navigate, is average.
I have not personally dealt with Traxxas customer service, but Trust Pilot does not show them (or Horizon Hobby) in a very good light with 73% one star ratings and 1.6/5 total. HH was 71% with 1.9/5 total rating. Horizon Hobby has better rating, but both were poor 😢.
Can you make a video about 2.0 vs. Sledge?
Yes. I need to get some time on the Sledge first so I can do a fair video
@@outsourcedrc Thank you so much. I know that 2.0 is (or was) your favourite RC and it's mine too. Im also thought buying sledge but want to hear your opinion first.
Great channel 😊
Swapped my 2.0 for the Sledge and super happy I did. That’s all.
You call that diffing out? The front wheels on my Sledge are never on the ground irrespective of TSC setting! Think I got one of the early ones with no center diff oil...
Kraton differentials are that week that they will be destroyed after 1 day?
No absolutely not ,look at all the hardcore bashers like Rich Duperbash, Rc dude81, thunder Rc,none of them ever had a problem with the diffs, as long as you have some rc common sense and keep an eye on them as they break in an shim as needed and change fluid you’ll never have a problem, I really don’t get it I’ve been in rc over 30 years and have never stripped a diff lol
Sorry man, the agenda was apparent and obvious in this video, unfortunately. Love your videos, but your Traxxas fanboy badge was showing just a liiiiiiil too much in this one. I run both traxxas and arrma, and arrma had this one with the kraton... objectively better, hook, line, and sinker.
Right especially on the video doing the flips😂 he did split screen and you can clearly see the Traxxas was getting throttle once it hit the air and the kraton wasn’t throttled up until it was dam there ready come down…
Then to give Traxxas a point cause the kraton punch level wasn’t to his standards 😂 nice video though
3:10 going for the Kraton 6s. Just because I have one ! I haven’t had any problems ‘. The stock Servo was bad right out of the Box . I didn’t complain I just changed. Oh Christmas Day I burst the gears on name brand Servo lol on a jump was my bad totally 💯 I haven’t run it much since Christmas. I put a cheap 30k servo in it . I have the punch setting turned up but not all the way now “. Did my first backflip with it too 💪👌💯
Great video dude. You can tell you love what you do. I like the Traxxas as well just wish the price would come down
Awesome!!!
Great comparison
I have and love them both! I am not a fan boy, I am a fan of good RC's, no matter the brand.
Did you just have a contest for a giveaway for a traxxas sledge?
Dude you're a blast would love to learn from you in person back to back all day LOL nice videos Man
Of the two I'd choose the Sledge despite it being riddled with issues and overpriced. The Kraton 6S may be available at a much lower price but Arrma's durability issues persist, especially so with arms and diffs. If solely using them on the kind of terrain shown in the video then I'd be tempted to go with the Kraton 6S over Sledge and pocket the difference.
Exb doesn't have diff or arms issues
Just got home from school, plugged in the Maxx, and I'm boutta watch this video and go outside and bash right after 😈
I love your vids and I’d like to see traxxas maxx vs hoss!!
That would be a tough one to decide. That would have been a good one actually. My Maxx is so far from stock though.
I upped my centre diff fluid to 500k on my kraton and it made it flip much much better. Sledge looks like n awesome rig
Great job bro, awesome content, very thorough😉👍🏼💯 bro i have both trucks and like them both in different areas, both are beasts. Thank you for this video , makes so much more sense, being a owner of both vehicles 😉👍🏼💯
*NOTE-when i checked my rear axles my sledge had O-rings on there from factory. You think i need to add more? Or that will be ok, ? Thanks in advance
If I had more money I’d buy a sledge and sit it next to the kraton haha, I think the udr makes for a perfect first traxxas vehicle 👍😊
Arrma Tough baby good job 🤪
I have seen the Sledge, it's a glorified 1/8 scale while the kraton 6S is between 1/8 and 1/7. The kraton is 550.00 to 579.00 and the Sledge is damn near 800.00 dollars. Sledge is the worst value for RC bashers right PERIOD.