Is the Traxxas Sledge better?

[@CleetusM]

We love our sledges, Traxxas builds some awesome products.

[@davids5080]

Cleet! Didnt expect to see you in kevs chat! Should have i guess

[@TomleyRC]

I loved seeing Sam get his. I bet that's the cleanest Sledge in the World 🤘

[@HUNT24-7]

Ha! It was your video that started me down this RC rabbit hole.... Lol

[@DjGibsonRacing]

How did both my worlds come together in a KZbin chat😂

[@stevegirard817]

After your Xmas gifts to the guys this isn't a surprise!!! Love the rc airplane content on your channel!! Had me laughing pretty good, also George is the perfect camera dude for you!!!!

[@jonathonlyles3349]

Rest in peace Ken Block 43 forever

[@matteopro2]

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[@bensalmon2949]

@@matteopro2famous drifter who drive the hoonicorn

[@jonathonlyles3349]

@@matteopro2 he also drove the drift truck that arma infraction makes with the hoons tires on it also he use to be owner of DC shoes

[@hellfire08]

not sure what this video has to do with him 🥴

[@andyb9994]

@@hellfire08 thank you, I was coming to say something similar but you got it, I guess we are gonna hear the RIP thing for block everywhere we look....it sucks yes but damn on a RC video come on....

[@wome5687]

About one degree outside 5:50 Kev: Heated jacket MadMax: Nah, I'll go with the T-shirt

[@innonq]

lmaoo i was just about to type this💀

[@rodknocknation1017]

Came here to say that 😂

[@mathijs89100]

I was looking for this comment😂😂😂😂

[@eshobbies1370]

@@innonq same

[@hulkslayer626]

Came to the comments to see if I was the only one lol

[@Huitzilopochtli526]

Props to Kev for being the only guy on the internet to show that there's a grub screw securing the hex adapter pin. I was about to destroy my Sledge because I can't be f'd to look up the exploded diagram. Then I saw this! Top man, Talbot.

[@raftn1]

I just wanted to Say Thank You!!! My 4 Y/O LOVES watching RC Monster truck videos and I have no reservations about letting him view any of your videos!!! You never swear you always Laugh and you seem like you are a pretty positive person in general! Thank you again!!!!

[@TomleyRC]

So basically the Sledge is good once you throw the same money at it as you do an Arrma.... 😅. And to think of the 'shade' Traxxas threw at Arrma on release of this thing!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Yeah, just get an xmaxx and be happy, only minimal mods needed!

[@TomleyRC]

oh, and that's Charmader.. you're such a Pokemon Newbie 😅

[@justinw.2376]

Still think most traxxas models durability and their qc is miles ahead of any arrma model

[@tyebraun]

These sledges are pretty strong out of the box honestly, rc has came a long way regardless. Kevin’s probably the only person as reckless as cleeter and even he struggles to break them 😂

[@tannercurtis1836]

@Justin W. try running a hobby shop, that'll change your mind quick!

[@sambagogo777]

Kev's so hardcore that even his coat runs on 8S!

[@Heckrasier]

yet max is in a T-Shirt

[@Sean-pm2vd]

@@Heckrasier He's not called Mad for nothing.

[@ImThatGhostz]

Lmao

[@Anxiety_The_Band]

We need a kev’s coat durability test

[@ImThatGhostz]

@@Anxiety_The_Band lol yes we do

[@DjGibsonRacing]

Anyone else noticed he called it a slash in the opening? Kev had a tobble wobble 😂 much love my guy!

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

I also noticed

[@eprc7585]

I'm pleased it wasn't just me 😂

[@Nanospark0]

I thought I heard "Slash" as well. It could have just been "Sledge" slurred as well that kinda sounded like "Slash".

[@justinbrattonjr]

Ya 😄

[@NutCracker853]

I heard Slash then went straight to the comments to see who else heard it😂

[@jeremysecherche]

Kev is covered head to toe but Max is wearing T-shirt 😂

[@qrisemrc]

My reason for watching Kevin Talbot's channel? First of all, it shows what I can't do with my RC cars. So I feel vicarious satisfaction and pleasure. this is a really cool channel thank you.👍👍👍

[@raherb]

1 degree out don’t matter got a heated jacket. Max: wearing a t-shirt.

[@GaminGit]

When you say 'look at the quality of that machining' - Normally, I completely agree with you and the machining is both faultless and beautiful. That GPM brace looked just... okay (although I couldn't see for sure if it was just the paint/anodise that was just a little rough). That being said, I remember buying GPM upgrades 20 years ago for my HPI nitro cars (RS3 and Savages) and the GPM parts were pretty terrible back in those days (to the point where some bits just didn't fit at all or had missing holes/threads), it does look like they have improved massively since then, to their credit. Great vid as always though Kev, wishing you a hugely prosperous 2023, mate!

[@AxleFoley21]

GPM has definitely come a long way. I have been using random bits from them for years and yes, new stuff is much nicer.

[@zachyurkus]

I have to agree. Had several horrible parts for HPI rigs in the early 2000’s and now I have a steel spur and CVD’s all around on my Sledge and have not had issues as of yet. I do have a set of M2C’s CVD’s sitting here though for when these finally do bend (which I’ve seen on other channels). If you are super super picky with your materials like I am, you can see some differences in different manufacturers 7075 aluminum as well as upgraded steel parts, though...

[@microbuilder]

Pretty cool Cleetus decided to buy his crew the Sledge based on your review!

[@soter305]

KT is the King of this platform, nuff said

[@FarmerFpv]

Here are my thoughts on these two. The sledge has better air control with the stock system. The Kraton handles better on rough terrain. The sledge gets around the track quicker. The Kraton and the Sledge with upgrades are both great options. You will have fun with either one. Stock out the box I think the sledge is tougher. If you're going to buy a Kraton, skip the RTR, get the EXB and change the chassis when it bends. At the end of the day, if you take any RC car to the skate park something is going to break. I want to see Game Over at the skatepark. I think Game Over with break the skatepark! 😂😂

[@matthewbarrett9054]

I love it that Max is in a T-Shirt! Just after the clip Kev says he is in a heated jacket :)

[@jameshoward9700]

Got both Kraton 6 and Sledge. Kraton is more zesty, Sledge is tougher out the box, with a better servo and electrics. Better quality. UK seems to be on 2nd shipment of Sledges and I've not encountered the QC issues the US early adopters did (bolts, pinions etc). A good out the box all-round basher. My Kraton is better, but I've spent more on it. The Sledge body shell is brilliant with cold hands!

[@2005henson]

I wouldn't watch any other video if I wanted to know what best rc car is. Good Vids kev

[@enlightened9538]

Thank god a full vid and not a clip

[@tobiassiebert3618]

Kev, I wish a video series where you build a rc car from scratch without a specific basecar. Just use only your favorite upgrade parts to make your own hardcore basher.

[@muskokamike127]

6:40 difference between us old farts and the young pups....max is in a t shirt and kevvie's in a heated coat hahahahah

[@JeremiahLutherPritchett]

1/16th | 1/14th is the new hotness. Try and keep up Kev

[@FrawZzyGenZ]

Kev your my favorite KZbinr and you have been for like the start of the channel keep up the great work kev thank you for the entertainment for the past 4 years

[@fullotto1751]

Kev thanks for all the great videos. Watching them has got me back into the hobby got a Slash Ultimate to start with mainly due to not having to work on it much at the start. X-Maxx soon for sure.

[@conniemilhollon7472]

Watching your video my husband working on my kraten (it caught fire). The part where you throw it on I told my husband see how easy it is. So he tried it it didn't work. Hehehe we always watch you to see how good a rc is

[@jamiewellman6986]

Sledge is 10x better..I bought a exb kraton and it blew out every servo I put in it.. I've just bashed the sledge done nothing to it and it's still going had it for 6 months still going strong

[@beardedxj]

I still have an old school traxxas sledge hammer. With all that glorious yellowish white plastic that break when you look at it. Still really cool though

[@skree_fpv436]

I had a Sledgehammer back in the day. I think there were three versions. I believe mine was the second version. It had the white plastics and black aluminum pieces. I remember always breaking body mounts and snapping outdrives. I thought the tires it came with looked awesome. I wish I still had it.

[@tomcat6458]

O rings on the inside of the axle shaft help with it falling out possibly both ends I used this trick in my sc10 traxxas conversion

[@dandolorion]

Thanks Kev for all the vids and giggles. You got an Xray racer now hooning around with an Arrma Senton and introducing my daughter to RC. Cheers fella!

[@Ferg451]

When ever I need to take the front brace out of mine i just take the front shock tower off and it comes out super easy

[@eddybig2781]

Kevin, you need to teach him how to land the RCs when he jumps them. Still with how cold it was I'm surprised at it lasting that long.

[@Aaron11411]

I'm sure the weather was a contributing factor. But mostly Max. Speaking of which, he could use a bit higher resolution on his channel.

[@theoleana]

i have been loving these new videos recently

[@a-team7868]

kevin you should keep the sledge stock and arrma kraton stock then compare so which is more durable out of the box

[@bryanspanjer3213]

Yup

[@Climb385]

Just an FYI get the rear RPM hing bolts for the xmaxx and use them for the sledge, they work perfect and are much much better than the stick traxxas ones. I broke 4 stock taxxas ones, swapped to the xmaxx rpm bolts and haven’t broken one since!!

[@obiesir8750]

i love how kev just gives us real info and no porki pie

[@marinjeam]

Game over BUT bloody hell that Sledge took an unbelievable beating. It,s one tough SOB. Hatts off.

[@basherbodies7285]

Max is deff harcore🤣 you are in a heated jacket , max in a flimsey t-shirt🤣🤣 ...! Well done bud, i liked the video👌 deff needs more upgrades tho... take a look at aldo loyal his one.. i belive he has it all upgraded🤷 ( not sure tho )

[@hemidart7]

The best part of breakin' other peoples stuff is the smile on their face

[@stuffwithmike6410]

Wow I was just checking out your merch I can't believe a t shirt is $45 in Canada. That's absurd. Good luck with them anyway. Love your content and channel. Bash for life!

[@mxthunder2]

this channel needs more sledge content!

[@charlestaylor3195]

If you use all the upgrades, what would be left of the original?

[@Nanospark0]

The gearbox, diffs, internal gears, the base platform...

[@JPRC_CRAZINESS]

I tried gpm on my fireteam and the braces came with completely wrong thread.will never try them again.M2c from the beginning no more giving anyone else a chance 💯

[@treverreed1550]

Bro that was insane ❤❤❤❤

[@omega_rc]

That thing looks like a monster! Great work brotha 🤙🤙🤙

[@Aquaz0]

I can still not get over the fact that even after the rear end exploded he can still fix it!!! LIKE WHAT

[@minnesotatomcat]

If it can last more than 2 minutes of you and mad max testing on it, it should last the average guy a lifetime 🤣

[@jeremythornton3240]

Seems like they are both the same once modded... Sledge seems harder to work on but I'm sure the diffs are stronger. Diffs are Arrmas Achilles heal. However, I've never seen an Arrma blow apart like that on all 4 corners at once!

[@MCUSTOMS]

Can I suggest to Place mamba xlx2 to traxxas xrt?

[@Intellistan]

These videos go so hard it's great

[@2007s197]

I would really like to see you acquire the MJX Hyper Go brushless and just absolutely thrash it and look into upgrades that could maybe fit IE differentials that are stronger metal and a bit beefier. For us budget bashers

[@thisisdicey613]

Max basher rc would be a great channel 👍 top job Kevin keep on the good work guys

[@Maddmax206]

MadMax RC is my KZbin

[@thisisdicey613]

@@Maddmax206 OK I will subscribe now keep up the good work

[@michaelholybee5420]

I go bashing every day but it is unbreakable it never brakes 😋

[@averylooper5534]

Great bash!!! what a hard choice! both those cars are so awesome! thanks for punishing the parts!!!!

[@allthingsmotorized1885]

the only thing i dislike about the sledge is that its awkward to work on, but most traxxas cars are like that

[@chadriddle3517]

Love the content kev from America! The sledge is just not taking proper bashing .. excited for xrt durability test video

[@miyamotosan972]

I think the Kraton and sledge are about the same. The chassis are just not made for extreme bashing. Buy and XMAXX

[@josephbettolo725]

I gotta say the exb is better even though I am a xmaxx owner and supporter love the video kev

[@Negativity808]

I just ordered my sledge last night I can't wait to go rip around. Happy New Year Kev and community

[@collinallen5356]

Amazing video! Exactly what I was looking for to help me decide what rc to buy next! It looks like the lower hub carrier pin broke and released the forces outward. I would say longer bolt washer and nut. Not sure if aluminum hub would be good or if it would transfer the shock and cause the end of the arms to break.

[@Ben-lo7cy]

This helped you decide what car to buy?

[@Basherqueen]

Wow, that's what I call durability testing 😆 Glad that you have an M2C Chassis on it 💪👍

[@007clownfish]

Mad Max! You know it's gonna be a good bash video

[@andrewrhodes1186]

Hi Kevin, Tip if you turn your fuel constrainers on there side they will pour smoothly. Please do a video on the HPI Truggy 4.6- 1/8 scale

[@charliebellerby4274]

Hi Kev love the vids can’t wait to see what this year brings 😂

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Thanks 👍

[@snowride30]

Kev needs to sell special Kev upgraded RCs. I’d buy one.

[@charliegolding6861]

Kev just an idea upgrade the shock caps and colliers to alliminum as mine broke as it got a goal post to the nose at 70 and snapped it

[@fpvraver]

Hey Kev you need a Parachute for that Sledge !!!!!

[@rocketskidz]

Hello its me rockets kidz. Thank you for sharing this cool video, now i know better the world of Rc by watching this video. By the way, nice collection you have there. Awesome Garage!

[@akuabdulchannel7300]

Yes absolutely very cool Rc collection

[@blakedenley3792]

That heated jacket is the SHIZ. Makes RCing in the cold a bit more enjoyable :)

[@cjdominoes1781]

Happy 1.84 million subscribers kev🎉🥳❤️

[@jimferry3509]

I really enjoy the how to upgrade video's, keep them coming

[@dalelc43]

What? In real life you don't throw the parts at the car and yell boom. I wouldn't recommend this as a guide. Boom doesn't work.🤣🤣🤡🤡

[@anthonytaylor8672]

Kevin. Ya boy just broke the world record! Where are you at?

[@BenjiiJackson]

KT The Goat!!! The Head Of Quality Control...

[@alp54987]

Kev called the Sledge the Slash 😂 0:12

[@LukeTheNukeRC]

Kev in other words : Today guys, we will be putting 100x the value of this car worth of upgrades to maybe make stronger! Me : Yay!

[@SteveRich313]

Brilliant video as always kev

[@MCUSTOMS]

When traxxas xrt?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

waiting on upgraded bellcrank

[@Agataocean]

🎉

[@tomtracks3007]

Nice video Kev, love how you showed all your upgrades. Good job and have a great day

[@gagemiller2845]

love the sledge, hopefully more vids coming soon!

[@Raleigh.Rides_David]

I have an old rc that is pretty rare. I don’t have the time along with the fact I don’t have the resources available like you to be able to source parts. It’s a ofna titan twin. I would love to see it running instead of sitting on my shelf and would be willing to donate to the channel if you can get it back to its original glory

[@billynomates920]

kev's protege got his own channel.... subscribed!

[@johneebarnett]

Which do you like better? The Sledge or the XRT?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

xrt

[@lorditsprobingtime6668]

I'd just like to see SOMEBODY make one that works really well AND has everything upgraded to the max straight out of the box! Surely it would even work out cheaper since you wouldn't be paying for all those parts that you're either just going to rip straight off, or HAVE to rip off after they break anyway. All these mods SHOULDN'T be necessary. Replacement parts need to be available because nothing is indestructible but, make one that doesn't need immediate and constant ongoing upgrading, for a price of course but, like I said, it should work out cheaper because you wouldn't be wasting parts. I know I'm not buying another until someone does so if they don't, that's it for me.

[@mirorommelaere7616]

This man kills everything

[@nunu4692]

Right out the box it sits with much needed upgrade to bring it up to comp😂 great basher overdue by traxxas🔥but at the end they all break but what a BEAST😂😂😂😂

[@chrisprobert6]

My goodness... YT royalty makin and watchin... DIF Dale👍💪

[@shaunodriscoll]

I would not let max anywhere near my cars , hooligan! 😂😂😂

[@ramza78]

Don’t let max run anything! Game over too soon! LoL great vid!!

[@jackcarmichael2476]

I'm getting ready to get either the sledge or XRT next week. I can't make up my mind. Which one do you lean towards more?

[@kai9313]

14 seconds in you called it Traxxas Slash :D Love the content though

[@cameramansam159]

Why not use the sledgehammer tires

[@dubsrcfpvandfamilyfuntimes913]

If you ask me Traxxas smoked Arrma this year with the sledge and XrT😅 ❤

[@Bc4z]

With the Sledge yes but XRT no, The XRT is just an lowered X-Maxx and if I had to pick one of the two I would 100% go for the X-Maxx

[@olafstrand9965]

GPM might be considered an upgrade for a traxass 😆 Ive seen GPM parts fail being installed

[@gone_wrenchin]

Kevs in a heated coat while the other is toasty in a t-shirt 😂 love it

[@Yoyo-01]

Those 3mm hinge pins are so weak..guaranteed to break,they snap in the middle strangely, it's the only thing I've broken so far..The upgrade is 4mm, you have to drill bigger holes :D

[@DillonHale]

kev you should get the losi mud bogging monster truck

[@imhooks]

Kev rocking heated jacket while Max out there in short sleeves.

[@zacharyfilby6375]

Traxxas sledge doing great

[@KjTheTruth17]

Kevin your the man, I do RC videos as well. hopefully 1 day I'll be getting views like you. Any Tips?

[@cameramansam159]

Yes yes it is better the sledge is better stock my friend has had it for a while now and it has not broken once