The Cheapest 1/6th Scale RC in the World 🔘 Redcat MACHETE Unboxing, Review, Speed Test & Bash!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video i am taking a look at the Redcat Racing Machete 4S. This is an 1/6 scale ready to run 4 wheel drive monster truck. This is Red Cat Racing Large Scale RC's and in this video I go over all the pro's, cons and all the other things you need to know about this monster truck.
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i was today years old when i found out JB has a RC Car channel
It's awesome to see other rc enthusiasts show up and play, and that's a good amount of people who just showed up to watch ❤❤
next time let see what they are run??
now put Spectre-2 or GL-Impulse on top of it and now you become a droner guy
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I got the 6s version and love it! Handles great but I don't bash so I can't comment on that. Of course fast is never fast enough so out came the 6s electronics and in with a 8s setup. Now it's a monster!
Such a sick video, I love it so much! From the editing, to the spontaneous community event, to the jumps and drifts.
I'm glad to see your new channel popping off like this. I'm surprised this vid doesn't have more views!
Probably the best Machete video out there. Covers it, has bashing. Looks like a fun ripper. I like the stance & overall look of it. Sounds like it's worth spending just a 100 more to get the 6s version with the better ESC & motor. Let us know if it handles those larger, wider tires okay. They look cool but that'll also be more stress in the drivetrain.... Just as a heads up for anybody not in the know, apparently if you ever switch motors (or not one of Redcat's motors), you'll be hard pressed to find a motor that has a 25mm long motor shaft. I guess standard is 20 and with 20 with the motor plate so thick, the pinion doesn't really fit on. Another guy made a video about the motor mount in how he wishes it wasn't so thick. But if you don't plan on switching motors, then it's kinda a moot point.
Thanks i saw the same video. Right now i'm waiting on a 1.3mm hex to remove the driveshafts so i measure how much room i need or if i can somehow mod the motor mount.
You also get the 7075 chassis with the 6s version so for that $100 it's even more value. I grabbed the 4s version when it was on sale for $299. Couldn't pass that up and had a spare 6s brushless combo ready to drop in it. Plus got the stock 120a max10 to upgrade a 1/10th scale in the collection
That's cool as hell for all those people to show up!
Ive had one since the 299 sale.
Likes
- HW esc thats easy to program
- great handling off road
- tires wear great for me
- fast enough to run tracks with UDRs and SBRs
- it likes a two 2s battery setup
-Redcat has been great with help
- body is super tough
Dislikes
- would be way better with 5 lbs shaved off somehow
- needs stiffer chassis, tweeked mine a couple times. Redcat did send me a new one free
- needs stronger/faster servo but all RTRs do
- you will eventually want more 6s and or hight tooth pinion due to its weight
- needs a more size-forgiving battery strap system, not long enough for 4s packs
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Mods Ive done is just shock fluid is now Valvoline 70-120, locktight on driveshaft grug screws, removed most of ttoe-in both front and back.
If for some reason you get a sticky steering linkage, check the chassis for tweeks. Had two back wrecks and after each steering was almost locked. Double thick popcan shim between front bulkhead and chassis fixed it fine. That odd eclosed steering linkage it unforgiving to tweekage.
You did put motoroil in your shocks?
For Christ's sake!?🤦♂️
Love how you can customize rc cars like real ones
from crossout to rc cars,from boys to men 💪💪💪
you earned a sub sir been a rc person for around 11-13 years
Thank you Appreciate that
This was a really nice vid and i cant wait to see the next one!....nice to see some of your beautiful country and its people!....thanks for sharing JB and keep it up!!
if redcat can sell without electronic option.. that would be good too
The Bigfoots look nice on the Catalina.
You guys definitely were having fun bro. Blessings from Belize 🇧🇿 🙏
17k views , my guy you're doing it. The come up is at hand😊
Realy? JB from Crossout has RC channel? wow
I recommend using lipo batteries. It looks like it is supposed to use lipo batteries in the factory configuration. You should get more power and more charge out of them.
This vid feels mjch better than last 3, first of car's got good handlig, at least i think so, like car doesnt flip while driving, manuvering and such... lastly, local event it is so cool
yeah bigger car is easier to film, drive and much more fun i'm also getting more comfortable to film outside. I always had that weird feeling of people are looking at me funny XD but now i just do my thing and get my content
Nice
great vid jb!!!
You tweeked your chassis jumping it and they sent you a free one??
Can you post a link for those tires? Great video 😉👍🏽💯
Wow! It's a monster 😊
I been thinking about putting in a max10 in a 1/7 scale truck and making it light as possible (1/10 spec)to run on one 3s but for a manufacturer to put a max10 in a truck this big is strange. That thing flys in the air though definitely has potential with how the weight distribution is set up out 😎👍
hey just found your channel, i like it. when are you making the upgrade video???
I took a break because everything is expensive but i did receive a new motor last week. I was planning to add a max6 but it won't fit so I'll be putting a max8 censored setup in here. already changed the servo and cleaned everything and fixed some small issues with this car.
Hells yeah! Toys for Big Boyz!
Great video keep up the good work bro
JB in RL :D cool video!
Love to see all the people you gathered, have you thought about organizing race events? I think there's potential there.
If i can find a good location i would love to do that.
sweet car
I hope to see more rc on this channel 😉👍
That's the plan!
I think the tires are a little small for the truck
7:34 That's one way to get the camera off. 😂
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Looking forward to when you upgrade this car with better parts and the RC car show looked cool, I don't believe there is anyone in my country that does those. Liked how you're trying to implement a GoPro to your car now as well.
Yeah it's an old hero 3 that i bought like 10yrs ago XD still works better than a new chinesium 4k knock off go pro that i got.
@@JBRiderRC go pro was like "oh we hit the sidewalk, I guess I'll just fall off then". That was a good laugh when that happened.
add grease to fiffs they are never full on it .i use bearing grease moly or red n tacky lucas and thin it with top self motor oil if needed
Thanks will do. I see most use 1mil for the center diff for heavy cars like this so i might try that.
I grabbed this when they had it on sale for $299. I couldn't pass that deal up! Haven't run it yet as im swapping the motor and esc. You should grab one of the max8 quick runs for this. They are a great value/esc for the money. I grabbed a max8 G2 as it would arrive faster. You got me motivated to do the swap and test er out! Great job going over everything 👏🏻 👍🏻
Before you start working on it order yourself a high quality 1.3mm hex for the driveshafts. Cuz i can't work on the car since for some silly reason they used a 1.3mm over there and no shop in my country has that small XD. I already swapped out the servo and esc just can't remove the center diff yet.
I like it ..some people see just what it is...others see what it could be. Seems pretty decent stock...I would have set the esc up before running it though...that esc should push that much harder than it does. Good video though
The reason i ran is just straight up out of the box is more for content so in the future i can show what it can become. Also what do you mean by setting up the esc? this was a max10 G1 not a lot of cool options to setup from what i saw in the manual except for the punch/ start mode.
That max10 is gotta catch on fire 😅 isn't even the G2 140A 😂
The Team Associated truggy (blue, silver, white) @ 9:52 looks amazing!! Nice RCs gathering too! Awesome video man 👍🏽 what country & city is this?
This should be Suriname, north-east of South-America.
Is this broadcasting from Mexico
Big crossout/rc fan here, two questions. You mentioned being from a third world country, what country do you live in? Secondly have you ever been into rc crawler rigs? Heavy reccomendations for the axial SCX-10. Best of luck with all your channels JB
Thanks man. I live in a super small country called Suriname. Right now i have a small collection of RC's 1 small heli and boat and a tank but no crawlers yet. I honestly wasn't sure which one to get. I don't want something super small but also not too expensive :) I'll check out the SCX-10 any specific version i should get?
You can use ic5 and ec5 on xt90
Aaah okay i just put xt90 on all the batteries. If i do use ic5 and ec5 on the xt90 does if have issues coming lose?
@@JBRiderRC I never had any issues
@@JBRiderRChe is talking nonsense! You can't use ic5 or ec5 on xt90. Not compatible.
@kevinb729 why are you talking nonsense? Xt90 is not compatible with ic5/ec5.
@@AsurasWrath164 not nonsense at all they will fit and hold. There is adapters they sell but I have been doing it with zero issues
Does it come with the battery? And changer?
Nope, only the transmitter, the car itself, a bind plug and an antenne tube
Nice car. Not so sure about that 1/10 scale power system tho.
So it’s a 1/6th scale car with 1/10th scale electronics in it? Am I missing something? The same size as the XRT, but with half the power? Why?
It’s a very small 1/6 scale
That’s for sure an arrma copy :). Could be a good buy if that’s the case
What are you talking about? Arrma copy!? Utter nonsense! I'm absolutely no Arrma/HH fan, but their design is much better.
you should get one of those gas ones JB !!!
haha i really want to but it's too loud
Thank you for putting the SURINAME RC community on TH-cam. Now the hole world can enjoy SURINAME people and there RC🤓😇😁. And i hope we gone see some rc cars,boats and some aircraf maybe. I have question to ask: are there shops for rc's( or do have to order it online🙄😫😒), and do they have rc race way's for off road and on road rc(if not there your gap in the market😏🤓😎). Good luck with youtube channel👍😉😊big up bro😉😎👌👍
There were 2 shops and 2 tracks years ago, and a random boba shop that sells random rc stuff. The 2 shops that i knew of dont really function anymore they dont have anything new or useful. I just order every thing.the The tracks no longer exist. There are no rc, skate, or bmx tracks, just dirtbike tracks and a drag strip. Some people might have private tracks, but they never shared that location when i asked. I drive at random spots that i find.
@@JBRider thanks bro, i just subscribe to your channel to help you with static and algoritmes for your channel greetings from Holland, Amsterdam. 😏😉👍
Dat is geweldig Dankjewel.
Needs 80wt Oil in the Shocks
Omg this was the most useless time I have spent on an RC content video. It literally told or showed me NOTHING. Ugh
be nice pete
A bit like your comment buddy?
There’s no break in procedure for brushless motors. Only brushed motors and engines have break in procedures
Thanks I always heard people say something about break in but wasn't 100% sure i forgot to check before going to record
hey jb
im loking forward to buying a MACHETE 4/6s but i dont really like Lipo batteries could i modify it so it can run on others?
thanks for the respons and i really like your content by the way
Why don't you like Lipo's? I was Scared of them too but i got myself an ammo box to store them so i can sleep easy at night lol. i believe you could run NIHM Batteries but you will have limited performance and options
@@JBRiderRC ok that with the amobox is a god idea i will probebly do it like this to.
Thanks for the response
Scared of lipos but for sure having a smartphone in your pocket🤦♂️
What do you think your smartphone runs on?
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What country is JB from?
Suriname
I got them same shocks
Any moment I think he's going to start talking about power score and energy costs this is so jarring.
Another channel? Ok
Ive been wanting a real rc car for awhile now. This looks about 400 Canadian from redcat. Is there anywhere cheaper or should i go straight to them?.
It's actually usd, not cad.
Straight from them. But wait for the blackfriday sale. i heard they usually go for a bit cheaper then. I haven't seen websites sell these cheaper. 300usd already feels like a steal 😂
Why go for the 4s? The 6s is worth the extra cost
I'm gonna be honest it took me 2 months to fully pay for this RC. I'm not rich, and it was the only large RC i could afford to make some content on. Before this, i got some filming equipment and the volcano and mjx and parts for the earthquake 8e so moneywise i was tight.
I've been running my 4s since the 299 sale. It's pretty darn good. Seems best with two 2s batteries vs two 4s. Noticeable quicker. I do plan on going 6s though and use the 4s system in a ARRMA BigRock
@sidewalkhillbilly6636 Eventually, i want to upgrade both motor and esc, but first, i wanan try 6 is with this high kv motor. It should be able to handle it.
My buddy has one but the shocks are junk they don't hold up to the weight of the truggy even change the shock oil and springs
Yup i think that's because they don't have the rubber cap at the end meaning there is always air inside. What i did is i put in the thickest flued i could find and adjusted the springs to be the hardest but haven't driven it yet but on the ground it already sits higher now.
How and where on sale???
Not on sale anymore i think the next sale will be on black friday
Nice intro
Fat rat dam long time havent heared music from that dj
mmm no link to the car. JESUS $400
Don’t need to break in electric motors
thanks for the info. i hear it's only brushed motors and nitro/petrol engines
Should have been a roller.
Lots of delay on the servo
Yeah i saw that when editing but while driving there was no delay at all it was very smooth it's just a slow and weak servo.
4s is week for a 6 scale basher.
Why would you put an obviously underpowered brushless system in a vehicle that is again obviously too large and heavy for it to run without overheating in a few minutes 🤔 ? I've been a fan of Redcat for years and I've seen them do this multiple times now and even when it doesn't overheat and melt the electronics you just are left with a really cool LARGE scale RC that is incredibly underpowered. Basically it's like buying a Corvette with a two cylinder engine under the hood 🤦. I think Redcat does this to save money on the kit and I appreciate that ! Redcat makes awesome super affordable RC vehicles but in this case where they are going higher end on their kits we'd rather it just be a roller rather than pay money for a kit where the purchaser is going to immediately remove the power system and then install it into a 1/10 scale RC where it belongs 🙏 .
My Arrma 3s Big rock is way faster than that thing ! Still cool but really slow
Yeah the Bigrock is badass. I think that this car is just too heavy for the electronics i have or the pinion is just too small. Won't be slow for too long though :)
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braking like that is shit on ur diffs I would DEF lay off with breaking heard like that from full speed
Thanks for the tip. I've never heard someone talk about that
@@JBRider well its not so much a problem on tiny cars, but on the bigger ones it really takes a toll.
Very slow
While I appreciate your video, this RC is a waste.