Axial UMG10 6x6 RTR Review - Unimog 6-wheel crawler pros and cons

Here is is full review of the Unimog 6x6 with full pros and cons and he's mods and upgrades for this crawler. Axial UMG10 6x6 - snp.link/aa55dc99
Axial UMG10 4x4 kit - snp.link/1366c9a8
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[@ConditionZero76]

So unfortunate Horizon Discontinued the UMG, I find it hard to believe they couldn't figure something out with Axial to continue on with that truck!! Such a cool and fun vehicle ..

[@rc-daily]

6x6 didn't sell, it was junk out of the box. The trx6 stole the show. However I do like mine but it's definitely not a trx6

[@jeanpmagnanig]

Man I've been the whole day doing research about the UMG 6x6 and you dropped this video now! It couldn't be perfect! great job!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on. Crazy timing!!!

[@SnakesEy3s]

The slo-mo shots are my new favorite part of this show !

[@RCReviewChannel]

Figured out how to to this well finally. We'll do more.

[@MrJohnny2thumbs]

I have a 2300kv axe combo in mine, with the good 2 piece ar44's, SSD brass knuckles, SSD aluminum chubs, power hd becless servo, stock tires and foams with vanquish methods. It's an absolute beast, haven't broken a thing. Farthest rear drive shaft has fallen out, so I cut one longer and works good now. But always have a spare or 2 with me. This rig will trail and climb with the best of them

[@RCReviewChannel]

Appreciate those tips.

[@MrJohnny2thumbs]

RC Review no problem at all, thanks for the good video's

[@77Avadon77]

@@RCReviewChannel forgetting price for a second, what is the best 6 x 6 available?

[@jdsrcs8061]

This pro/con vids are outstanding!!! Great job Fran, a 6x6 is next in line to buy for sure!!!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Awesome! Thank you! I feel that when a review is 1000% positive, i've learned nothing. So i try to provide a balanced review.

[@roddas26]

Nice t-shirt 👕. Because of yours and other channels. I Just bought my first ever RC car/crawler, well actually 2. Went with a Trx4 sport RTR Tan, which I don't receive till the 15th June(out of stock) and the Trx4 sport kit, to build up with nice parts, later on. When I can drive/crawl without destroying stuff. Think I'm hooked already? Cheers from Aotearoa NZ.

[@runnerbaba]

You make the best Videos!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Gracie!

[@masynmachien]

Another advantage is that it is more or less available as a kit starting from the raw builders kit and a manageable parts list of what you need to extend to 6x6. As for traxxas that would mean a huge list of small parts to puzzle out.

[@goreyboggs]

Best reviews! You rock, be proud of what you do.

[@royrodgers3296]

That looks fun:) I made one a while back with spare parts from my scx10. Used a dual 55t brushed motor setup and a Kyosho blizzard body then finished with sheet metal for a flat bed look. It’s tough as nuts and so much fun.

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Thanks for another great comparison video mate! 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@77Avadon77]

Great review

[@KTMcaptain]

My Capra front driveshaft kept falling out. I had to put a short and long outer shaft on both sides with the longer inner shaft on the rear.

[@RCReviewChannel]

bummer.

[@KTMcaptain]

RC Review they work great now. Lol. Just needed to be mixed and matched. Haha. My first axial. I also ordered bearing off the manual to build another front axle for rear steer and the bearing they listed was wrong lol. So now I have a $10 bag of bearings I don’t need.

[@adelfogutierrez317]

Love you vids so informative thank you

[@RCReviewChannel]

Appreciate that. Late to the party but not much objective info is out there about this vehicle on youtube.

[@lucasc2945]

Wow great timing I am currently looking into this rig, wondering if I should get it or spend a bit more for the traxxas

[@sprather84]

Go for the trx6

[@laundrieshanging9077]

trx6 dude i bought a 6x6 this last weekend and the center diff ate itself apart lol..horizon is sending me new parts and thatch great but i literally ran for 15 minutes and the center diff began to bind and upon taking it apart later that night the grease was as silver as the gears LOL....food for thought..

[@KTMcaptain]

The stock trx6 tires are pretty great. I’m running them on my Capra right now lol. You’d have to spend $60-$100 on just tires for the umg right off the bat, so it’s more like $550 vs $600. The trx uses a larger 550 motor which means more torque. A6x6 with a 540 is just dirty axial. On my trx6 I have a high kv Holmes brushless motor with low gearing. Very good control in 1st gear and tons of speed in 2nd. My Capra with a compromise single speed is not low enough, using the lowest possible gearing without trans modification, and doesn’t have much wheel speed. I can’t imagine how slow it would be with a brushed motor. There have been many hill climbs where the 6x6 in high gear barely had enough wheel speed and traction to make it up. If you’re only on high traction surfaces like rock then it doesn’t matter, but my trx6 is my take everywhere truck where the Capra is pretty much technical climb stuff. The umg is going to be too slow for really loose situations. I have some videos showing the power and control of the Holmes hobbies 2700kv standard “540” length and 4100kv R “550” length motors. My trx6 can crawl with more finesse than my Capra and thats all down to gearing. 64:1 vs 42:1 but then the trx can switch to 25:1. Iirc.

[@teamideall]

tilted forward rear shocks help alot

[@rvlyssup]

My TRX6 FTW!! Regular UMG10 for me...1060, Power HD servo, HH 27t, KYX portals, and Canyon Trail tires.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Money setup!!!

[@soloshooter5806]

keep it up,i love your reviews

[@laundrieshanging9077]

lol im new to the crawling scene, so im wondering why your bashing up the hill? lol arent we supposed to go slow? i just bought my own 6x6 last weekend.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Good question. There's many ways to get up a hill, crawwwwl, momentum or bash up. A 6x6 has a few more options because of the fron and rear weight prevent the car from looping out climbing or endo'ing going down. Just wanted to demonstrate the range of this vehicle. It crosses over to the 'rock racer' genre of crawlers We have a Traxxas TRX-6 too and its range is INSANE!! Options are good for some folks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYbNY5qlqdlmmKM

[@EZ4U2Say11]

You say the price too much my wife can hear you lol I’m picking one up tomorrow shhh

[@nl_mx5]

The drive shaft doesn't fall out for me but the tandem part of the middle axle strips everytime I send out the 6x6

[@user-mw6pn8py3x]

So I have one of these I went brushless with and I made it a dually on both rear axles and it runs about 35-40mph on 4s and is a monster.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Ran ours at about 20mph and ihe drivetrain just kept breaking. Hypoid axle gears would strip just slowing down from a high speed.

[@user-mw6pn8py3x]

@@RCReviewChannel I'm completely stock gear wise and they haven't failed yet figures crossed

[@jackgibson8627]

hey mate love your vids would you say this is better value thaan the trx6 for the money

[@ka4172]

Axial why why no Portals? And why under a Wrangler? I know you have two portal axels from your straight axel swapp on your Wrangler SCX 10 lll ....😊

[@terryryan2112]

Great video as always what would you suggest for tires on the 6 x 6

[@danman5074]

You said burnt stock motor up, but yet dont go brushless?? What do you recommend as I just got the weighted wheels,I'm worried I'll burnt out stock stuff pretty quick,lol

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

I have never added lights or winch to any rc I have ever had I was wondering g I you could show me a how to

[@darrennixon1986]

Clicking issue with middle axle and rear driveshaft issues. What are the fixes for these? Umg6x6 is on its way!

[@pablocarrillo4848]

Hi very interesting video! I am curious about the climb wall and the angles of different approaching lines can you please explain? thank you

[@RCReviewChannel]

This should give context. These walls are so steep that a stock Axial SCX10 II Honcho or Jeep can clear none of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4K4nphujt6beac

[@pablocarrillo4848]

@@RCReviewChannel thank you As always, very clear and informative and the video speaks by itself. I am glad following you and learning a little bit every time

[@new.handle]

Great video and review. What i was wondering is geometry of rear most axle. It is connected with links as if it is 'copy/paste' of 2nd axle. On the real truck (let's take Tamiya rc semi trucks as an example) rear axles are connected as if they are on a swing rack with central pivot point in the middle of them. If this mode is done I think this could change rc 6x6 into more capable crawlers. This way rear axles both stay on the ground while whole body is up 45 or more degrees, and with all 4 rear tires gripping it should launch body up. As I can see now, as-is model has all the time 2 out of 3 axles on the ground while going over the hill. Just a thought. ;)

[@jameslyons1978]

Thanks for your insight, one question, woll the Axial 6x6 body fit on the trx6?

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

That was a great look at this Rig!! My favorite thing about any Axial, is that it behaves more like a REAL Truck. 😲😎 Real Trucks HAVE Chassis flex!! Some competitors actually use that flex in their Suspension Tuning. 😁 I like TRUE scale Trucking, flaws and all. Stay SAFE Bro! 😷 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@mikearmstrong5559]

Great reviews. I really enjoy your videos. I would like to see a review on brushless motor comparisons. Holmes vs hobbywing vs castle. Whats best. Performance,longevity,cost even warrenty. Thanks keep it up!

[@crawlerrc]

Beatifull trucks!! Thanks for the video. Saludos desde Crawler RC

[@RCReviewChannel]

Most definitely!

[@laundrieshanging9077]

what pinion gear would you recommend for going to a lower tooth setup? Iirc the 6x6 is 20t?

[@RTmadnesstoo]

Hey Man, You forgot the 'click here' for the other videos. I've got a UMG10 to build and I want all the ideas I can get. There is a $3.12 +shipping cure for your rear driveshaft. Integy make aluminum splines in 4 different lengths. Get the longest one that will fit or better yet get one that is too long and custom fit it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That doesn't quite work since there's a design issue. If one get it long enough that it won't fall out, full travel of the shocks is not allowed to happen. The best fix I've seen is the addition of two springs at the end of each driveshaft. This keeps that floating driveshaft centered and not able to fall out.

[@davidarnold2427]

installed an Holmes Hobbies 550 trailmaster pro LOVE IT

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is absolutely the way to go. Brushed 550.

[@eunosmedia90]

I think it comes in a kit too hmm 🤔 my next build??

[@daanveltman4674]

I installed a 2 piece drifeshaft of a scx10.1 in the rear and the problem is gone

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

That's CLEVER!

[@bluesimon13ify]

A great little bit of crawling, I have to say I prefer 4 wheels over 6 six wheels,😀

[@daanveltman4674]

Is ther a good fix for the rear axle ?

[@RCReviewChannel]

For the clicking axle, Axial has fix they can send for free. For the dropping driveshaft, a spring on each side keeps it centered.

[@daanveltman4674]

@@RCReviewChannel do you have a link to the part ?

[@jacksonrichards3558]

Should I get the Axial 6x6 with upgraded electronics and hyraxes or get a TRX6

[@RCReviewChannel]

TRX-6 for sure if you have the budget. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYbNY5qlqdlmmKM

[@ekpauly]

I love axial (fanboy alert), but i think I’m going to get a TRX6 and do the UMG body like most people do.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is the winning combo. And then show up to Axialfest.

[@sprather84]

LMAOOOO

[@ekpauly]

RC Review i have at least 10 crawlers, not one traxxas, ive been eying the trx6 for a while, locking diffs, a real 2 speed, it just needs a body that you can warm up to. And obviously the servo and motor upgrades like any rtr.

[@sprather84]

@@ekpauly i just got the trx6 with a protek 370tbl & hobbywing axe 2700kv its really impressive come by my channel and check it out

[@EZ4U2Say11]

They will not let you run a traxxas at axialfest they will get you at the tech booth and you will become a spectator only don’t listen to him

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

Just wondering, why didn't any of the rc crawler manufacturers do Land Rover 6x6?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Does that exist in real life?

[@brandonragsdale6219]

If those wheels and tires were on the Trx it would be unstoppable

[@RCReviewChannel]

Absolutely And a lightweight body? Damn. The wheels and tires we use on our TRX-6 is stock... and it crushes all challengers.

[@JRLdesigns]

Whoah.....I got here 21 seconds after it was posted.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Must be an omen.

[@GeezerGramps]

With wheels & tires you are probably over the price of a trx6. The Unimog is the better body choice to bad Traxxas didn’t license the the Unimog instead of the AMG

[@RCReviewChannel]

Not quite but it gets up there. One can just buy tires and reuse the existing wheels. Weights inside the wheels work well.

[@GyuHobbyRC]

I enjoyed a great video let's be friends. 🤩🤩🤩🤩 우리 친구 해요.!!!~~^^

[@myjrbear]

Its really not made to do crawling up rocks that much, its more made for flats.

[@kevintalbotjr3448]

Trx6 tis better

[@RCReviewChannel]

Except for that body.

[@joefloyd817]

Run brushless use common sense anything can be broke