Yes, thanks for the legit review. Especially when you’re looking in this price range for a hobby. I wouldn’t be too thrilled dropping $1000 and then having to spend another $500 to upgrade everything.
Bought the 4s v2.5 over the 6s as recommended by so many😊. Bought so many aftermarket parts to make it right. Will certainly be buying the 6s at some point❤
Same here. I was surprised when it was mentioned it was hard to wheelie as I have a hard time keeping the front wheels on the ground. However this was a great video. My biggest concern is the motor gets very hot. I thought about adding a heatsink/fan but hate to spend the money if there is no need.
I got my kraton 6s outta the garbage no transmitter got a new radio and boom been bashing since no clue why or how it ended up in the trash but one mans trash is now my treasure 😅😊
Nice review, well done. 😎 Never had an issue with any of my Kraton diffs, but I have blown out a diff recently on my EXB Kraton due to doing some standing backflips. Not saying shimming them doesn't help, just saying I've never felt that it was necessary. 🤷🏼♂️ Ironically, the old red servos performed better than the current Spektrum ones. Pretty much every ARRMA we sell ends up having the stock servo die within the first couple of runs. Rumor has it that the BEC is set at 7.4v and the servos are only rated to 6v. Which would explain why they die so quickly and so often. Anyway, it's good to see a well balanced reviews on these cars. So often I see one sided reviews on socials, so really cool to see a well edited and presented review. 👍
Thanks so much Vas! Standing backflips are definitely brutal on diffs. 😅 I completely agree, those ADS-15M servos seemed to be much more reliable. The high BEC setting would definitely make sense, that’s very interesting. I really appreciate it, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! 👊
The best thing to do they one if you dont want to mess with diffs ever is to get the hot racing gearbox for the rear diff. Didnt break any diffs yet after a year on my kraton exb and in my notorious who is a few months old(it was converted to exb since day 1 but only the chassis remains stock) the RTR diffs are cheese if you bash hard
I just bought one, my first true RC car like this. Mine wheelies like crazy. Especially once I calibrated the throttle. I also calibrated the servo end points.
I bought some belted Duratrax tires and it spins hard on pavement. No more wheelies but some drifts now. The Copperhead tires it came with had a nice soft compound but ballooned at high speed. I'm torn.
I wonder why they include a motor fan on the 3s blx models but dropped it for the 6s?? Seems like a no brainer and it’s not like it would cost arrma much.
no, the proper way is to make two to three holes on the outside center of the tires and then block the holes with epoxy, tape will come off eventually when bashing.
My wife & l love our 2 6s blx exb rollers I put the hobbywing max8 esc and 2200kv motors, incredibly tough and fast rigs great informative video thank's Garrett 😉👍
Anyone know of a battery tray upgrade that does NOT use straps? I hate the straps. Thinking about 3-D printing some kind of adjustable brace or enclosure. Is there something already out there?
Great video ! Getting my first Kraton in few days ! Going to quite the distance to get it also since it's no hobby store that sells it in my country ! New to the hobby and I have been soaking up your video's to get more integrated. And actually this was the video that "sold" me the Kraton. Also love your Snow videos ! And since I live in Iceland they have come in quite handy ! Look forward to learn more from you as I grow into the hobby ! Thx !!!
Im a self confessed Arrma fan boy - but i also admit the Arrma Kraton is by far the better vehicle, on 6s, or on 4s as i run mine for safety issues etc
I don’t understand why people have a hard time to make their kraton wheely all my kraton does is want to wheely and it’s stock I do have trenchers on but it will actually do a backflip from a stAnd still.
@LVC RC Great review and just subscribed! Looking at getting an RC Truggy/Buggy to take on woodland walks with me ( won't be going to any skateboard parks and sending into space ) and have been looking at the Kraton, but also the Talion and the Typhon. Which would say would be the best for this ? Only 1 point to make is I have very little experience at maintaining RC cars but have seen a lot of useful vids on TH-cam to help me on the way if needed. Any advice would be much appreciated 👍✌
Thanks! I appreciate you subscribing. The Kraton, Talion, and Typhon should all work well for what you’re looking to do. I prefer the Kraton because it has larger tires and does better off road, but it’s all personal preference since they’re pretty similar vehicles. 😄👍
I got the 4s batteries for this today and she rips . Is there much a difference with 6s ? My receiver held good today and also impressed me as I’ve had others cut out and it’s annoying . All I did was drive around the infield and outfield running the bases and some full throttle . She got hot as expected with a 4s . The grass wasn’t super high . These should come with a fan or two for the motor imho . They all should at least come with one .
The Losi DB Pro will handle better on flat ground, but the Kraton will be better at flips and getting over rough terrain. I prefer monster trucks like the Kraton, but it is ultimately up to you. 😄👍
Unless you plan to drive the truck super hard, you should be able to get by with the regular 6S version. I’ve had mine for years and haven’t felt the need to upgrade. 👍 Either way, have fun with it! The Kraton is an excellent truck.
It definitely never hurts to check and top off the diff fluids. 😄 The rest is typically personal preference. I added thicker fluid in the center diff of mine to make wheelies easier. 👍
Hey. I bought this for a week ago. But when i drive, after 2-3 min the tire will not turn sometimes. So i am afraid to drive fast becouse sudently it will not turn to the side i want. I most use the throotle again and then i can turn again. I have a dx3 transmitter. will it help to bind that transmitter to the car? Or is it the receiver that is broken somehow? Sorry my english.
@@jake4194 Hey.Yes i think that too. or maybe losse wired? It was like this when i got it. I have used it about 30-40 min. It can happen when it stand still too 20 sec after i turn the car on. But then again i can drive 5 min without have any issue?? haha.. i had a similar thing with my granite. And that was becouse of as loose wire, So i hop it is that now to.But i think i send it back on rep!
@@t3floz Hey! It’s been holding up well. I’ve upgraded to the EXB front bumper and a Pro-Line Racing Bash Armor body, but besides that I’ve kept it about the same as it was in this video. 👍
@@LVC_RC ah okay! I can get it for about 550 dollars here rn and it’s cheap in comparison to other trucks. Just worried about the chassi breaking and the diffs because they are expensive here
Hi I’m new to RC cars had a few in the 90s but nothing as good and powerful as my new kraton 6s v5 first run out of the box tapped 1 kerbstone and the rear hub exploded I have watched loads of videos on here and you guys give them hell do you upgrade the hubs out of the box or did I just have bad luck with my car changed my hubs for metal ones now just waiting to see what breaks next
I’ve been running this RTR version hard and haven’t felt the need to upgrade to an EXB. The EXB's upgrades are definitely nice for added reassurance, but they aren't required for what most people are doing with these vehicles in my opinion. 👍 I would say the RTR is the better buy.
Great review! 👏 What wt diff oil do you recommend for the center diff? 500k or 1mil or higher? What about the front and rear diffs? They are 10k out of the box, so would 20 or 30k hurt?
Thank you! 😄 I run 500K in the center to make wheelies a little easier. I haven’t felt the need to go thicker in the front or rear, but switching to 20K-30K definitely wouldn’t hurt. 👍
@@ryanbetancourt583 Any decent Spektrum servo is a drop-in replacement. Anything with over 300 oz/in of torque will be sufficient, but also look for something with a speed of .15s/60deg or lower. Other brands will work but you'll need to get the appropriate servo horn to match the servo, as different brands have different splines.
Depends on what you plan to do with it. The Kraton is more capable when it comes to stunts and driving offroad, but the Typhon handles better. I prefer the Kraton, but they're both great vehicles.
I really want to like arrma but I know the way I drive, I’ll taco a 6s or the diffs will shred. Erevo really puts the kraton driveline to shame, and honestly I haven’t noticed much durability wise. I did break one of the pushrods but that’s been it. No limit straps, no extra droop prevention, no super expensive anything. Even still using the plastic rear brace as it seems to hold up better than the aluminum one. Seems like my next move is the sledge.
This is bullshit! Wtf?? I crash my V4 6S into a soft, wet, round garden bed at a very moderate speed and i rip half the front end off (brand.new.Kraton :(....) yet these guys can flip it up a ramp 3 metres into the air @ 30mph, land it on the back corner (ON CONCRETE!!) and drive away.....
@@MLZDesigns lol fuck me this was a minute ago now but it's all coming back to me! Yah there was a skill issue - i didn't slow down enough and turn away from the inanimate object whoops haha, but damn, i still don't understand it from an engineering POV. It was so slow and soft and just fucking RIPPED the shockie mounts off, bent the swingarm and it's pin. Must have just been the way it caught 1 front wheel only and put all the pressure on the 2 or 3 points. I rebuilt it back then, did some nice upgrades and drove it once since lol. Rest assured, she'll get bashed eventually. Still as new atm.
You're the most unbiased reviewer I've ever seen. No fanboyism to be seen at all. Keep it up!
Thanks! I try to be as fair as I can. More reviews are on the way. 😄👍
@@LVC_RC Nice!
Yes, thanks for the legit review. Especially when you’re looking in this price range for a hobby. I wouldn’t be too thrilled dropping $1000 and then having to spend another $500 to upgrade everything.
Great, to the point, covers all important topics/issues, no BS video. Thank you.
Bought the 4s v2.5 over the 6s as recommended by so many😊. Bought so many aftermarket parts to make it right. Will certainly be buying the 6s at some point❤
Kraton fan here and still running the v3
Looks like a v5👌🏻
Good honest review 👍
Love to hear it! That’s awesome. 👏😎 Thanks.
How fast have you make it go?
took my kraton 6s out the other day took an absolute woopin and it wanted more ....love it bought my bro inlaw a notorious 6s and he loves his
Glad to hear it! Solid trucks. 🤘
Thanks for the video, I have to say that my Kraton 6 wheelies all day out of the box
Same here. I was surprised when it was mentioned it was hard to wheelie as I have a hard time keeping the front wheels on the ground. However this was a great video. My biggest concern is the motor gets very hot. I thought about adding a heatsink/fan but hate to spend the money if there is no need.
I got my kraton 6s outta the garbage no transmitter got a new radio and boom been bashing since no clue why or how it ended up in the trash but one mans trash is now my treasure 😅😊
Wow! What a deal. 😅
Nice review, well done. 😎
Never had an issue with any of my Kraton diffs, but I have blown out a diff recently on my EXB Kraton due to doing some standing backflips. Not saying shimming them doesn't help, just saying I've never felt that it was necessary. 🤷🏼♂️
Ironically, the old red servos performed better than the current Spektrum ones. Pretty much every ARRMA we sell ends up having the stock servo die within the first couple of runs. Rumor has it that the BEC is set at 7.4v and the servos are only rated to 6v. Which would explain why they die so quickly and so often.
Anyway, it's good to see a well balanced reviews on these cars. So often I see one sided reviews on socials, so really cool to see a well edited and presented review. 👍
Thanks so much Vas! Standing backflips are definitely brutal on diffs. 😅 I completely agree, those ADS-15M servos seemed to be much more reliable. The high BEC setting would definitely make sense, that’s very interesting. I really appreciate it, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! 👊
The best thing to do they one if you dont want to mess with diffs ever is to get the hot racing gearbox for the rear diff. Didnt break any diffs yet after a year on my kraton exb and in my notorious who is a few months old(it was converted to exb since day 1 but only the chassis remains stock) the RTR diffs are cheese if you bash hard
Love the Kraton! Just got the exb for a crazy deal. Max 6 ordered on Black Friday. Gonna be epic!
That EXB sale has me tempted. Enjoy yours!! 🤘😎
What did you pay for your EXB?
I just bought one, my first true RC car like this. Mine wheelies like crazy. Especially once I calibrated the throttle. I also calibrated the servo end points.
I bought some belted Duratrax tires and it spins hard on pavement. No more wheelies but some drifts now. The Copperhead tires it came with had a nice soft compound but ballooned at high speed. I'm torn.
I wonder why they include a motor fan on the 3s blx models but dropped it for the 6s?? Seems like a no brainer and it’s not like it would cost arrma much.
I’d suggest to tape the inside holes of the tires, if not water gets in, wet foam spins fast will rupture the tire, if taped, all good
All good.
no, the proper way is to make two to three holes on the outside center of the tires and then block the holes with epoxy, tape will come off eventually when bashing.
Ideal video for me today, for tommorow i should hopefully receive my Kraton 6s v5
Congrats, have fun with it! 👏
Love kratons , i have the v4 and exb and they have never let me down . Good video mate .
Thanks for watching! The Kraton is a great platform. 😎
@@LVC_RC they take a good beating !
Reasons I just pair the vehicles I run the most to my DX5 Rugged. Have had issues with stock radios in the past.
What a great edit! loved this review!
Thanks so much, happy to hear that you loved it! 👊😎
My wife & l love our 2 6s blx exb rollers I put the hobbywing max8 esc and 2200kv motors, incredibly tough and fast rigs great informative video thank's Garrett 😉👍
Nice setup Tim! 👏 I was thinking about trying the EXB version since it’s on sale right now, looks like a beast. 😄
@@LVC_RC it's a real beast eventually I'll upgrade the foams still the same as V5 😉👍
Anyone know of a battery tray upgrade that does NOT use straps? I hate the straps. Thinking about 3-D printing some kind of adjustable brace or enclosure. Is there something already out there?
Great review. Covered everything I needed to know
Glad to hear it! Thanks so much. 👊
Great video ! Getting my first Kraton in few days ! Going to quite the distance to get it also since it's no hobby store that sells it in my country !
New to the hobby and I have been soaking up your video's to get more integrated. And actually this was the video that "sold" me the Kraton.
Also love your Snow videos ! And since I live in Iceland they have come in quite handy !
Look forward to learn more from you as I grow into the hobby ! Thx !!!
Congrats! Have fun with your Kraton, it’s a great vehicle. Glad to hear that you’ve been enjoying the videos! 👊😄
@@LVC_RC Thx ! Any thoughts on to run the Kraton on two 3s or 6s ?
@@aggos1 I’d recommend a single 6s pack. They are easier to work with from my experience. 😄
@@LVC_RC ok ! Thx again !!
Im a self confessed Arrma fan boy - but i also admit the Arrma Kraton is by far the better vehicle, on 6s, or on 4s as i run mine for safety issues etc
my kraton was shimmed perfectly...i couldnt put another shim in them..i'll check again after a few packs have been run threw it.
Great video, thank you!
Concreted my decision. Cheers bud
I have a kraton V5 and I enjoy it
Any Kraton fans out there?
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I'll stay quiet 🙃😜.
Anyways very honest review 🙌🏼.
@@rccrew4932 😂😜 Thanks!
Hell yeah bro. Love the Kraton, 1st RC that begged me to bash it
Yeap! We are here 😎
Yesss! I got an exb last week
def invest to a RPM bumper and fans are a must if your running her hard like myself
Absolutely! 🤘😎
💪🏾💯🔥 Yessssir let’s get it
I don’t understand why people have a hard time to make their kraton wheely all my kraton does is want to wheely and it’s stock I do have trenchers on but it will actually do a backflip from a stAnd still.
Most people use a sponge or ear buds on there diffs so then it don't wheelie , they think it's good for them lol you just lose power doing it
I have no idea what you were talking About because my kraton 6s Is a wheelie monster
Nice video, i luv mine 👍🏾
Get rid of the safe D pinion. Makes ur truck sounds like a lawnmower. Idk why just replace it with a robinson racing one.
Good video quality and content
Thanks Bryan! 👊
The tires don't break down as fast when you vent the tires
@LVC RC Great review and just subscribed! Looking at getting an RC Truggy/Buggy to take on woodland walks with me ( won't be going to any skateboard parks and sending into space ) and have been looking at the Kraton, but also the Talion and the Typhon. Which would say would be the best for this ? Only 1 point to make is I have very little experience at maintaining RC cars but have seen a lot of useful vids on TH-cam to help me on the way if needed. Any advice would be much appreciated 👍✌
Thanks! I appreciate you subscribing. The Kraton, Talion, and Typhon should all work well for what you’re looking to do. I prefer the Kraton because it has larger tires and does better off road, but it’s all personal preference since they’re pretty similar vehicles. 😄👍
I got the 4s batteries for this today and she rips . Is there much a difference with 6s ? My receiver held good today and also impressed me as I’ve had others cut out and it’s annoying . All I did was drive around the infield and outfield running the bases and some full throttle . She got hot as expected with a 4s . The grass wasn’t super high . These should come with a fan or two for the motor imho . They all should at least come with one .
Nice! Yes, there is a noticeable difference with 6S vs 4S. 👍
so if i had the money would i buy the Losi DB Pro of the V5 6s Kraton?
The Losi DB Pro will handle better on flat ground, but the Kraton will be better at flips and getting over rough terrain. I prefer monster trucks like the Kraton, but it is ultimately up to you. 😄👍
First 💪 Love the review bro and 🔥😎
Ayyy 🎉🎊 Thank you! 👊😎
Im gonna get a Kraton but I cant decide which one. Should I get the base 6S or the EXB?
Unless you plan to drive the truck super hard, you should be able to get by with the regular 6S version. I’ve had mine for years and haven’t felt the need to upgrade. 👍 Either way, have fun with it! The Kraton is an excellent truck.
Or, Wild idea, actually make the diffs a appropriate size so they don’t need shims
What happens when you don’t shim them?
1:29 change the punch
Other than adding shims, do you recommend any other out of box differential adjustables. I have seen people talk about topping and changing the fluid.
It definitely never hurts to check and top off the diff fluids. 😄 The rest is typically personal preference. I added thicker fluid in the center diff of mine to make wheelies easier. 👍
Hey. I bought this for a week ago. But when i drive, after 2-3 min the tire will not turn sometimes. So i am afraid to drive fast becouse sudently it will not turn to the side i want. I most use the throotle again and then i can turn again. I have a dx3 transmitter. will it help to bind that transmitter to the car? Or is it the receiver that is broken somehow? Sorry my english.
Nobody that can help me?
Maybe the servo is going bad?
@@jake4194 Hey.Yes i think that too. or maybe losse wired? It was like this when i got it. I have used it about 30-40 min. It can happen when it stand still too 20 sec after i turn the car on. But then again i can drive 5 min without have any issue?? haha.. i had a similar thing with my granite. And that was becouse of as loose wire, So i hop it is that now to.But i think i send it back on rep!
Hello man! How has it been holding up durability wise now 2 years later?
@@t3floz Hey! It’s been holding up well. I’ve upgraded to the EXB front bumper and a Pro-Line Racing Bash Armor body, but besides that I’ve kept it about the same as it was in this video. 👍
@@LVC_RC ah okay! I can get it for about 550 dollars here rn and it’s cheap in comparison to other trucks. Just worried about the chassi breaking and the diffs because they are expensive here
Hi I’m new to RC cars had a few in the 90s but nothing as good and powerful as my new kraton 6s v5 first run out of the box tapped 1 kerbstone and the rear hub exploded I have watched loads of videos on here and you guys give them hell do you upgrade the hubs out of the box or did I just have bad luck with my car changed my hubs for metal ones now just waiting to see what breaks next
Sorry to hear that. I haven't seen many people having issues with the hubs exploding, so I'm thinking it might've just been bad luck hopefully.
I blew my center diff doing wheelies the 2nd day I had it 😔running it on 100
100c?
Is this worth buying over the EXB?
I’ve been running this RTR version hard and haven’t felt the need to upgrade to an EXB. The EXB's upgrades are definitely nice for added reassurance, but they aren't required for what most people are doing with these vehicles in my opinion. 👍 I would say the RTR is the better buy.
Great review! 👏 What wt diff oil do you recommend for the center diff? 500k or 1mil or higher? What about the front and rear diffs? They are 10k out of the box, so would 20 or 30k hurt?
Thank you! 😄 I run 500K in the center to make wheelies a little easier. I haven’t felt the need to go thicker in the front or rear, but switching to 20K-30K definitely wouldn’t hurt. 👍
@@LVC_RC awesome thanks! Would you do heavier in the front over the rear?
@@itsmeericbrc4453 Yep! Heavier in front and lighter in the rear.
@@LVC_RC thanks again!
Did you get the exb bumper or wheelie bar
The only EXB part I upgraded to was the front bumper.
How does a truck of this style compare to something like a udr?
The UDR is designed more for scale driving and small jumps while the Kraton is able to handle harder bashing.
I like the kraton but rite out of the box my servo started to make noise an had to replace it ! Shame for the money they cost !
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully we see the servo reliability improve in future versions.
what servo did you replace it with im new to the rc world and i already dont like the sterring .
@@ryanbetancourt583
Any decent Spektrum servo is a drop-in replacement. Anything with over 300 oz/in of torque will be sufficient, but also look for something with a speed of .15s/60deg or lower. Other brands will work but you'll need to get the appropriate servo horn to match the servo, as different brands have different splines.
Does the motor or esc get hot on 6s?
The motor gets hot during the summer. I usually have to stop once or twice during a run for a couple of minutes for it to cool down.
Kraton or notorious?
I prefer the Notorious because I enjoy stunts. 👍 The Kraton is a great all-around basher though.
This or Typhon?
Depends on what you plan to do with it. The Kraton is more capable when it comes to stunts and driving offroad, but the Typhon handles better. I prefer the Kraton, but they're both great vehicles.
@@LVC_RC thanks
woah your chassis is so blue...
Quite a bit of wear. 😅
Is 400 dollars a good deal for one 🤔
It’s hard to say without seeing it, but if it’s fully functional and you feel the condition is good, $400 seems like a pretty solid deal.
Why did you change your name? :)
I didn’t have common law trademark rights to the old name and the website domain was already taken. In order to continue growing, I had to rebrand. 👍
@@LVC_RC Ah gotcha. Thanks for explaining!
I really want to like arrma but I know the way I drive, I’ll taco a 6s or the diffs will shred. Erevo really puts the kraton driveline to shame, and honestly I haven’t noticed much durability wise. I did break one of the pushrods but that’s been it. No limit straps, no extra droop prevention, no super expensive anything. Even still using the plastic rear brace as it seems to hold up better than the aluminum one. Seems like my next move is the sledge.
Did u just call them dog bones they are obviously wishbones bruhhhh
This is bullshit! Wtf?? I crash my V4 6S into a soft, wet, round garden bed at a very moderate speed and i rip half the front end off (brand.new.Kraton :(....) yet these guys can flip it up a ramp 3 metres into the air @ 30mph, land it on the back corner (ON CONCRETE!!) and drive away.....
Skill issue 😂
@@MLZDesigns lol fuck me this was a minute ago now but it's all coming back to me! Yah there was a skill issue - i didn't slow down enough and turn away from the inanimate object whoops haha, but damn, i still don't understand it from an engineering POV. It was so slow and soft and just fucking RIPPED the shockie mounts off, bent the swingarm and it's pin. Must have just been the way it caught 1 front wheel only and put all the pressure on the 2 or 3 points. I rebuilt it back then, did some nice upgrades and drove it once since lol. Rest assured, she'll get bashed eventually. Still as new atm.