EPIC RC Car Release! Traxxas Sledge 6S Basher Truggy Review | RC Driver

[@RazorRC]

Awesome job on the walkthrough, everything I wanted to know about the truck... and more!

[@rcdriver]

Thank you! I’m bummed I missed a few talking points, maybe I’ll hit them in my follow up. Thanks again for watching my friend!

[@glennjthompson332]

🤯Wowzeers She's Huge!😲

[@hrivera9357]

@@rcdriver Hey can I know where is that track here in Springfield we don't have any of those track,if I can have that location will be awesome.thanks in advance

[@TRAVELER197]

Differences between this and thr Kraton 6s?

[@hpiedsavageed7608]

Not a hate comment. But how come Traxxas gets to copy the Arrma kraton and sued arrma for releasing the Nero?

[@cwatson42785]

I think we know who we can thank for this. Finally traxxas changing with the times and acknowledging Arrma has been killing it with new and updated models constantly being released by them. Always top notch stuff Greg! Thanks for showing

[@paulyblunden]

How right you are. Soon as i saw the picture of the car. Shouted arma. Shouted kraton. Going to be a big court case i think..

[@GTroy]

@@paulyblunden I have had bad luck with spektrum ground tx/rx I always thought traxxas had touch more robust elctronics....but yeah I heard my lhs say traxxas has been nervous about arrma for a while

[@paulyblunden]

Was only traxxas for a while. Tried arma last year. Now got a kraton v5 and the new notorious. No problems with the radios at all. . Pleased i tried them. Really happy. Looks like traxxas agree with arma. This is clearly a copy of their work. Only better thing about the sledge has to be the clipless body shell.

[@MKu64]

Honestly I have to say that the aluminum chassis although 'seemingly' better on Arrma has been far worse for me than any plastic Traxxas chassis. Several bent Arrma's but never a snapped plastic Traxxas chassis.. For me at least the plastic has just been far more durable (flexible I guess). Maybe this new hybrid style chassis seems like it might be best of both worlds - adding stiffness and an easy to replace single flat plate to replace if it does actually bend rather than the whole chassis or at least without having to remove other parts.

[@pewterngold]

@@paulyblunden …..that’s a big fat NAHHHH on your court case comment. There’s no design infringement here. It’s a truggy. Lots of manufacturers make the same design. It’s not as if Traxxas copied an inboard shock design that was patented…..HMMMMM….what company did that again? The state rests.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Aww you got the cool color too! Great vid!

[@rcdriver]

LOL I just started watching your video and saw you got green too. I got interrupted though. I’ll finish watching it later. 😄

[@CentralVAracer]

Definitely looks like a Arrma killer! Great first entry into the truggy scene by Traxxas for sure.

[@swololikesolo1625]

I think this truck is a perfect example of metal in the RIGHT places. Thanks for the thorough walk through!

[@tyehicks8739]

Love that Traxxas finally released a truggy! I will be ordering one as soon as I can!

[@richduperbash2966]

Fantastic overview and driving Brother 🤗. So glad you sent it off the berm jump and persisted nailing that double 🚀🚀. The truck looks remarkably like a Kraton, but it's hard to fault sleek styling. Hopefully Tbone Racing will make a proper front bumper cuz everybody has lawn darts and hits solid objects on occasion 😱🤣🤣. Great upload!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊

[@jessejames2546]

I will withhold judgement until I see rich put this through its paces

[@davidchennellsjr.6799]

I can't wait to see what you and m2c come up with for this truck. Looks awesome, on the fence with the motor mount, hopefully they make them to fit bigger motors.

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Rich will have to buy one because I doubt Traxxas will be sending him one for free.

[@greatwhitenorthrc509]

Yep I hope arrma sues them

[@rcdriver]

Thanks brother! Just had to keep going! That berm might not look like much to some, but it is big when you’re standing there in person and the best spot I have available for sends. Looking forward to seeing what aftermarket manufacturers come up with for this beast for sure!

[@zombietoon85]

LOVED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH! The Sledge is my dream RC and this video made it seem even awesomer than before. Great job on all the details and the perfect balance of talking and driving! thank you so much for making these videos and bettering the hobby with them!

[@rcilluminati26]

Wow! Next level fit and finish from Traxxas! I'm really impresed. Really loving the cage and body mount system but looks like it could use a bumper, lol. The chassis alone is a serious piece of engineering and that motor cradle, such a great design! Looks like it handles great, I will def be getting one of these. Great review, as usual!

[@CCxRC]

Gonna come back to watch the details of this video, but from the footage I skipped through briefly, it looks good. Their battery hold down is not my favorite thing, but not a deal breaker. I expect these will fly off shelves

[@rcdriver]

Oh, you need to see the battery hold down easter egg. 😎

[@CoachD386]

Will people complain about the $800 for this 1/8 scale as much as they did when the fire team price was announced?

[@rcdriver]

@@Atown804 That’s a foam pad in the bag. I show how the battery strap can be locked in, you’ll have to watch 😆

[@ervinmedina9014]

@@CoachD386 I was thinking the same thing. People went off the hinges on the price of Fire Team!! They claimed it was a 800$$ rig with tax. I wonder 🤔 what they will think about this new Traxxas release. 850$$ with Tax 😆😆👍

[@jeremymiller2340]

This is on the list, what a performance brother. It looks very smooth, very impressive, and it looks like a complete tank!!

[@rcdriver]

Seriously enjoyed driving this one!

[@AlderaansRanger]

I just got my sledge a few days ago. It’s a basher for sure. And fast with 6S power. Love it.

[@rrrccc1571]

Very impressive! Great comprehensive review as always!

[@bigbrowneye9635]

Solid truck and even solider video Greg. Looks like the perfect truck for The BigBrownEye Basher!

[@dennisnothstein1311]

Awesome video, I love the detail that you go into when reviewing new products. I've been think about getting something bigger than 1/10 scale and there are so many options, the x-maxx is too big for me and this looks like a perfect next step in my rc journey. Once again,thank you for the great video. Since getting back into the hobby 3 years ago I've learned so much watching your videos,keep up the great work,thank you

[@lloyderc]

I’ll be getting one. Main thing I like is people just being honest on reviews. Good job

[@riffraffsrc]

Awesome video and introduction to the new Sledge Greg! It looks amazing and will be awesome for places that the Xmaxx is too large. It was really great to see traxxas finally come out with a totally newly engineered model, it's been awhile! As far as people saying it's an Aarma Kraton copy, that's just ridiculous. There are lots of truggies out there and lots of monster trucks, and lots of short course trucks etc. That all resemble each other. What makes them different is what is inside of them, and even then they still are similar. Personally, I don't care who manufactures something as long as it performs good and the price is right for what you get! Great overview brother! 💯🤜🤛🔥🔥⚡⚡

[@user-bg2vp9tv3r]

I don't get brand loyalty. if it's good its good and if it's bad it's bad. who cares who makes it. do these people think the company is going to come over to there place and suck there d#@KS or something.

[@nates.6464]

Thanks for all the great info! I think I’ll just stick to my Revo 2.0 for now tho

[@HyperReality4]

Looks like a tank and I really like that blue aluminum chassis. Thanks for all the info in this review. Always enjoy your content

[@bucksrcworld8119]

great bash session for sure, great review Greg, I see this in the stable of Traxxas for the foreseeable future!! Great truck to have with the xmaxx.

[@based_will]

Traxxas better have their legal team ready! 😂 Definitely looks like a solid truck tho, I really like the motor cradle and the front steering knuckles, the motor smacks the chassis in my kraton and the steering pivot ball caps suck to install. Will be a tough sell at 799 tho, given arrmas RTR EXB trucks at 749 have 7075 aluminum components out of the box

[@jamesrobinson4950]

Yeah this makes me want the talion exb, more customizable, I’m pulling the esc either way.

[@PetrolJunkie]

I don't know, I'm thinking plastic might be better than aluminum. Plastic flexes and metal bends. And EXB has a rep for making more tacos than a Mexican restaurant.

[@TheBigGuy78]

I think the 1/8th truggy layout is universal enough they will get away with it. But......we all know what this is.

[@based_will]

@@PetrolJunkie the sledge has a metal chassis and towers just like the EXB lol

[@PetrolJunkie]

@@based_will Not even in the same league as the EXB. The EXB chassis looks like first year engineer designed it, which is why it tacos. No debris protection out of the box. The top brace is a tube which will bend easier than the Traxxas T bar. The angle supports are not reinforced at the chassis, that is another taco point. No reinforcement where the chassis narrows at the diffs, just a bent lip that isn't strong enough. Even the after market chassis can only go so far because the rest of the bits attached to the chassis limit what you can do to strengthen it. The Traxxas metal bit has better features that increase rigity and the plastic surround to make a tub. It also has a better bracing design, the T bar is a lot more ridged, and the towers look stronger. There are plastic angle braces that allow a certain amount of flex instead of creating pressure points for the metal to fold at. However, Traxxas left plastic where you'd want something to break to protect the more expensive bits. While using the metal chassis to create a low center of gravity. It's a much better design.

[@myharryface]

Thank you! Great review. Been watching all your Traxxas videos ... and now I know which one to get. First on the list at my local hobby store for a Sledge!

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

My take away from this is, competition in the RC world only makes things better.

[@trashbag8124]

That’s the beauty of capitalism.

[@mhods4457]

​@@Shadows-RC Indeed. Capitalism breeds innovation and competition. The only system that works long term.

[@mhods4457]

@@Shadows-RC Humans are greedy by nature. The actual problem are the people who make the laws and have been entrenched for decades in the government. They get buddy buddy with giant corporations and lobby on their behalf. And like you said, give all our jobs to China or other countries. But there's also another key to this problem. Americans have become incredibly lazy and don't even want to actually work. So who the hell is going to make all the stuff we consume? Well, eventually robots will. But for now it has to be somebody.

[@mhods4457]

@@Shadows-RC I partially agree. Technology has progressed to a point that it allows people to be incredibly lazy. Zero critical thinking ability and very little need for physical activity unless desired. Everything is instant and easy. College is a massive scam and I've known that for almost 2 decades. And I mean MASSIVE scam. You can almost see the irony dripping off these people saying capitalism sucks while their $1500 Mac book logo stares you in the face and they are sipping their $9 Starbucks and talking on their $900 phones. Yes things are expensive, but the reality is most people are INCREDIBLY stupid with money. So before any of this can change self-awareness has to take place which is a far cry.

[@trashbag8124]

@@Shadows-RC yep! Competition makes things better. Why have RC’s gotten better over the years? Because they are competing against other successful RC’s, and if they don’t, their company fails and a more successful company takes over.

[@steveblackbird]

Awesome review/walkthrough. WOW this thing is engineered to take a beating!! Some brilliant ideas and solid designs to help this thing take some real punishment. Love how the gears are what look to be overkill. Think this will be the next King of the Bashers. Wonderful product from Traxxas. Well done..

[@combustionpropulsion4883]

I would like to note that the VXL-6s used in the Sledge is actually different than the one in the E-revo or UDR. It was tuned to have a far more linear torque curve, more power in lower RMP. Along with the lower KV motor it is an absolute powerhouse!

[@DB-qm4jx]

You work for them 😊

[@combustionpropulsion4883]

@@DB-qm4jx God, I wish. I don't even live in Texas.

[@DB-qm4jx]

@@combustionpropulsion4883 lol, same here. I wish I worked for em too. I’m almost any capacity. Well you seemed to be knowledgeable about the VXL-6 and all the programming that went into it. You made me very curious too learn more. Great response on your part!

[@combustionpropulsion4883]

@@DB-qm4jx I've just done a lot of daydreaming about the Sledge so my research has gotten the best of me lol. I only really know what I've seen on the website or heard from customer support and other KZbin videos.

[@DB-qm4jx]

@@combustionpropulsion4883 that makes sense. I sadly bought one a month after they came out and it’s still on the shelf never used even once. I also have the XRT for a week and I have to get using it too. :( my job hardly allows me to play with these things, but I sure am excited to feel the ESC in the way you describe.

[@blizzardsadventures6187]

I had mine pre ordered today. Was super happy to see you love it. Makes me feel that much more excited for it to get here.

[@goon1500ify]

It's crazy how much this looks like a Kraton !

[@wolfscreek6106]

Exactly what i thought when i saw it

[@isidrogonzales5289]

My thoughts exactly! Especially for a company that's ready to sue anyone for copying them, they don't mind copying others. 🤔

[@S9RUT]

Definitely aimed to be a copy of the Arrma and Team Corally vehicles. It's funny that Traxxas would copy designs, they really should be being original considering they sue everyone that somewhat "copy" "their" designs.

[@joshmoncion5859]

I'd like to see a side by side comparison with the kraton

[@kh-qj7us]

Don't think it looks like a kraton would love to see a side by side comparison

[@dangsJ]

Thanks for the great detail dive into the Sledge. Amazing vid quality and in depth info. Keep it up!

[@toddbertram6556]

Looks like a good release for traxxas, some nice little features. The motor harness is a nice feature for sure for massive landings. If she can 'out durability' the mt410 i will have to snatch one up.

[@fiwarelli]

Traxxas did it again, they just keep on sending it!

[@jimk962]

It’s like a bulldog that moves like a leopard. Very nice. What a tank.

[@robertmedina3195]

Did you miss the part where it broke off the wing? That wasn't even a hard hit. What about the chassis that may be bent?

[@danal1911]

Great video! 👌🏻 I have it in the cart right now! I’m new with RC cars but doing my homework to learn! Love this one…is sick! Thanks for the video! 👍🏻

[@traxxasslash95]

Curious if this thing will end up replacing the E Revo on the lineup since they're pretty much occupying the same space.

[@runngunrc1991]

Also a rival to the Kraton my opinion.

[@magnusm8516]

nothing can replace the e-revo!

[@magnusm8516]

@@toolbaggers my comment says e-revo?

[@maxpaul11]

Great review! You did a great job on showing all the goodies! Thanks for sharing as always! Love your videos!

[@TheUnknown714]

You guys awesome video as always. Traxxas however is straight up biting Arrma Kraton style and design. Remember when they sued Arrma over the FAZON 6S BLX looking too much like their Erevo and won the lawsuit? Maybe Arrma should return the favor now 😆 🤣 😂

[@spike--]

🤦

[@greatwhitenorthrc509]

Yep I hope arrma sues them

[@taffyone1]

Understand Arrma has no patents and most of their design components existed before Arrma did.

[@greatwhitenorthrc509]

@@taffyone1 so did the f’ing cantilever suspension that killed the NERO

[@Max-np5gd]

A great Traxxas Kraton 🔥 Very cool truck 🔥

[@davidfanara3229]

Good one !

[@OverBudgetRC]

This thing looks awesome I want one so bad I'd drop in a Max 6 esc and run 8s 😁

[@joshmoncion5859]

Just buy a kraton exb and do that.

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@joshmoncion5859 Already did and its awesome

[@arturosrk]

I'm ready for a Sledge-Maxx already! 😁

[@trashbag8124]

I love this new Traxxas Kraton! Arrma should sue traxxas back :).

[@HIPfreez226]

That would be a good move, I’d love to see that

[@ebesrc5173]

He'll yeah.!

[@spike--]

Armma salt😭

[@strech5412]

The world has been a better place for the last 30 years - thanks !!!

[@doubleaaaron]

This truck is really nice! Great review Greg. It looks like it will be able to take some abuse. I'm surprised it doesn't come with sway bars. A lot of thought went into this one. Great job traxxas!

[@shermgreenland331]

He already bent the chassis on a bmx track, just stop with the spam reviews trying to hype a crap company who sues everyone

[@brianbellerive8546]

Awesome! You do the best overviews on KZbin! I'm so pumped for this truck, Traxxas just blew my mind!

[@DoubleADay]

It would be nice to get a side by side comparison with the maxx v2

[@boduke9428]

Love watching this and reading comments 2 years later. I betcha there's some different feelings now. Traxxas definitely missed the mark on that "not having to replace parts, sure it's gonna last, one tough truck" about the Sledge.

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

$800 is outrageous for a 1/8 scale

[@bassbro1]

Same price as the UDR

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

@@bassbro1 that doesn’t make it any better lol still to much considering any other truck around same size and 6s is 5-600

[@bassbro1]

@@codenamethecleaner7519 To me $800 is outrageous seeing how the xmaxx is not much more expensive. I have 2 xmaxxes but in all honesty, I doubt I am going to get a Sledge because of the price. I have so many RC's I don't have time to play with now. There is no point in adding another vehicle to the bunch.

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

@@bassbro1 exactly there’s a few big 8s cars that are 100$ more so it doesn’t make sense to me

[@timmytimtime1284]

Love it when the chassis is aluminum. Buying a truck and not having to worry about upgrading parts is nice 👍

[@raynelson6163]

Great video, love the detailed explanation of everything. I really like that spot you go to. Wish I had one like it where I live. I’m digging the sledge, but not with that price. $799.95 😳. Why in the world would they price it above the kraton? Especially when it’s a direct copy 😆.

[@benambler6673]

Try buying one is Australia....$1300

[@chef11chef11]

Thanks for the indepth video. I was on the fence about the next Traxxas truck I was going to get. This tipped yhe scales for sure. Thanks

[@3SonsRC]

Awesome video brother!! I'm surprised they thought they had to go to a Pan Style chassis instead of fixing the E Revo🤔🤔 I get it though, looks to be a solid truck.... but, does look like they sat back and borrowed ideas form Arrma and Corally even and added their Battery trays and Body mount system🤔🤔.... But who can blame them?? Everyone borrows ideas right💯 Kudos to them for breaking out of their own mold.....BUT for $800 it should be 7075 shock towers and Chassis for EXB and XTR type pricing/bashing.

[@robertmedina3195]

Truggies have been around like 20 years already.

[@3SonsRC]

@@robertmedina3195 yup, wasn't complaining bro, everyone copies, you can't honestly think they DIDN'T get some of inspiration from those that have gone before them.... And that's fine.

[@thomasmckinley1172]

I’m getting tired of having to fix my Revo and mini after running them for a couple of packs. I just ordered the Sledge and am hoping that I’ll have hours of repair free fun. I’m really not into upgrades other than cosmetic. Your review has gotten me so excited, I can’t wait to get my Sledge!!

[@lezoriq]

Heya, how is your Sledge doing? Cuz I got E-revo v2 and I kinda want 2 get sledge.

[@thomasmckinley1172]

@@lezoriq The weather here really isn’t cooperating, but I’m loving my sledge. Can’t wait to bust out my ramp and send it!

[@keaginm2791]

It would be cool if the colour of the chassis depended on which body colour you buy. Sort of how the Maxx is with the shocks.

[@rcdriver]

That was a question I asked. But yeah, blue only. Everything else including different color chassis’ will be available separately.

[@keaginm2791]

@@rcdriver Darn that sucks. For that reason I would've thought about buying one, still not out if question though.

[@oliverstoys8411]

New level of product review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻, very comprehensive product overview, best buyer guide video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pauls1816]

Looks like traxxas wants to compete with arrma finally

[@spike--]

🤦 Traxxas is the #1 selling rc brand.

[@GosGosraider]

Nice RC, Nice technologie, thank you for presentation RCDriver

[@Frikkietube]

It truly looks like an Arrma Kraton knockoff.

[@theodoreberry3486]

They need to be sued now lol

[@Jamenj1999]

Salty, why can’t y’all just like both.

[@FreakoRico999]

@@Jamenj1999 Because it would be nice to see something different these days then another "monster truck" with a very low fictional body, that has the rear wheel arches cut up open, and a rear spoiler which no real Monster truck ever had, ever.

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@Jamenj1999 how salty? The T brand goes around suing everyone under excuses of copying and stealing their innovation.

[@S9RUT]

@@Jamenj1999 with a brand like Traxxas, who sue everyone for even the slightest of "copied" design, you would expect them to be completely original. But no, and that's not a surprise really.

[@bouldermultirotor]

I really like your reviews....love my Maxx 4S (mine's all hobbywing and 6S) BUT I can't stand how much Traxxas makes you either go all in with their charger, their batteries, their connectors, and their tool to change the wheels....or replace everything with aftermarket parts. It looks like they are moving in the right direction overall though!! I want a Sledge so badly. Lately I've been Bashing more than flying drones ha ha!! My Maxx runs TBS Crossfire for superior range and has optional DJI FPV for that driver's seat view BUT Line of SIght driving like you're doing is still needed to hit jumps correctly etc...Thanks for cranking out great videos and for advancing the hobby.

[@S9RUT]

It's interesting how non of the reviewers sent the Sledge have talked about the Arrma Kraton, and mostly have an emphasis on fun. How much did Traxxas pay for reviewers to say that?

[@spike--]

🤦

[@Rawana_Adventures]

Good point mate

[@rcdriver]

It’s pretty simple actually. This is a standalone review of the Sledge. No where in the title, thumbnail, video description or intro does this say it is a “comparison” video or a “versus” video. In my 30 years doing this I’ve never done a comparison in a first launch product video. It’s always done separately. See simple.

[@S9RUT]

@@rcdriver it's on literally everyone's mind though. All of the reviews I've seen so far have been the same, so Traxxas must be asking you to say exactly what they want you to say. They would've sent it to Kevin Talbot, but he doesn't review products without writing his own script, and they didn't send it to him even though he would've been a good reviewer for something like this. So obviously there's a set script....

[@redblue40rc33]

@@S9RUT they know in less than 2 maybe 5 minutes Kevin's gonna trash it......and he's a millionaire doing it ......funny how everybody else is doing the same and going broke trying to keep up....sometimes I wonder why in the hell I even bothered getting back into my old hobby when all people want to do is break their toys as soon as the camera is rolling.......there's no joy in it for like that, mine stays in prestige shape anytime, any place, anywhere without worry of breaking ....I simply drive them.....not bash or crash or whatever ppl are calling it.......

[@gadgetmantwincities]

Best review on the tubes!🤠

[@fernsolo]

Traxxas Kraton 🤔

[@douglaselliott8298]

Despite sometimes sounding like Cal Worthington's car sales ads from the 1970s and 80s you DO however give the most informative and best videographic reviews of any KZbin RC channel. I had ZERO interest in another "Basher" no matter how many or how few S batteries it ran on, but now I do. That new Traxxas looks like a heluva truck.

[@DrunkinPunch]

If Arrma and traxxas made a rc it would be this! I do really like the look for sure but can we please be honest traxxas has made a Kraton. Is it me?? I do like it though 👌🏻

[@rcdriver]

Traxxas made a truggy. Arrma didn’t invent the truggy. It’s simply another option for the class.

[@DrunkinPunch]

@@rcdriver I totally understand and absolutely agree but from a visual point of view they are extremely similar. Again I do like it though 👍

[@EXTREMERC416]

Arrma already made it....

[@spike--]

@@EXTREMERC416 And buggies look like buggies, monster trucks look like monster trucks, crawlers look like crawler leaving you looking like a fool.

[@michaeltapia3258]

Just bought a sledge and I love it. It's a solid rc

[@ZeuZLoD]

I think its incredibly overpriced for a Kraton 6s clone. Perhaps Traxxas goal was to aim for a direct comparison to the Kraton 6s EXB? Would have been more interesting if they would have had the same Kraton design but go with the plastic route like the XMaxx to keep the weight down and keep the durability high.

[@paulclancy2404]

Beileive or not traxxas with plastic still as heavy or even heavier. This rc better for people who don't wrench and tune and still want do big sends kratons a machine need be tended too sledge will have anyone in the game

[@ZeuZLoD]

@@paulclancy2404 Being that heavy with big sends is a higher chance of breakage.

[@robertmedina3195]

I'm in total agreement. At nearly 13 pounds this isn't going to hold up too great. It needs weight reduction.

[@ZeuZLoD]

@@robertmedina3195 Wonder if Basherqueen or M2C will end up making carbon fiber or aluminum upgrades for this. Would be highly interested if BQ made a CF chassis/shock towers and all the other goodies to drop the weight a ton.

[@robertmedina3195]

@@ZeuZLoD I don't think she would make a chassis because I think she can only make parts out of flat stock but I'm not sure. It is going to need so many parts to lighten it up and it will still be very heavy after because of the super beefy drivetrain. However, every gram of weight that can be removed will help that's for sure.

[@SebastianLong]

FINALLY a basher with solid upper camber links. Exactly what every so called bashers should have regardless of any company. I think plastic is good for them but id like to see metal optional parts. M2C may make them or Vitavon. I think the wing looks a lot like a certain other company but im glad to see thats the only similarity. I like how the bell crank is very open as well as i find myself messing with bell cranks more than id like to.

[@vicdez]

Get outa here with that MSRP. Get rid of the "Traxxas" tax, add some 7075 and adjustable links to bring it up to snuff to market and price ACCORDINGLY! Proprietary hexes! c'mon.... Traxxas the Apple of RC's...SMH

[@spike--]

🤣🤣🤣

[@vicdez]

@Phuckofftopuss possibly, remember exb is 7075 though.

[@vicdez]

@Phuckofftopuss proprietary wheel hexes is still bad regardless. Plus no sway bars or wheelie bar just so they can sell it to you later...lol. I'll vote with my wallet and buy some Team Corally stuff😉

[@WilsonsOnTheFly]

Best RC reviews on KZbin!

[@asapplayz6912]

Is it just me or does it look like a kraton 6s copy?

[@racer14k99]

100%

[@DrunkinPunch]

Definitely 👍

[@toksta79]

Definitely not a copy. It's a basic truggy layout that's been used long before Arrma designed the kraton. Name one part that is exactly the same.

[@appalachianwilds1146]

from what I understand they made it as the kraton 6s competitor

[@hauntman]

Honestly sort of

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

Awesome!! Looks like it can take a beat down... Key things that did NOT break. Gears, arms and shocks.... I have held off on a Traxxas "Big Basher" but now I think this one might be it...

[@anitalongass4720]

Nah not worth that price. They’re selling this for $900(tax included) and we’re talking 1/5 prices right there.

[@spike--]

I think I'll get two

[@MatthewSimm]

Awesome video as always dude, super detailed! The truck looks sweet 👌

[@Jonathan-bk7gs]

An Arrma Kraton copy for $800.00??!! EASY PASS!!! Arrma should sue Traxxas!!!

[@duncanhorwood4530]

Nice to hear a American who doesn't say 'like all the time'. Also nice English too. Good info & video all around

[@knowair6767]

Great video as always Greg. Maybe I'm jaded, but I don't see anything special here? Is it because it's from Traxxas, the most overpriced and overrated name in RC? It's nice that Traxxas has finally showed up to the truggy party, but I just don't see anything that hasn't been done over and over already. TRX fan bois rejoice!!

[@seanv6711]

When i heard about this truck releasing, your review is the video i was hoping to find first. Your reviews are the best sir!

[@EXTREMERC416]

So 800$ and most likely suffers from the same issues it has. I want to know what makes this 200$ better than the kraton

[@DB-qm4jx]

Reliability and support. You can’t even get anyone on the phone over at horizon. It’s seriously stupid

[@EXTREMERC416]

I just email them for my warranty claims. They ask me to answer a few questions proof of purchase and pictures/video of the problems. 1-2 days later order is being shipped with ups ground.

[@spike--]

@@EXTREMERC416 Drink alot of water. Traxxas just came out with more for you to cry about. 😭

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@spike-- i dont own the thing or going to buy the thing to start crying about it. So ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@spike--]

@@EXTREMERC416 Why are you cry then?

[@rcsmith5909]

Love to watch this beast drive!

[@AndyX]

whats the deal with many of these RC channels always displaying an "o-mouth" facial gesture in the thumbnails ,,,I opened youtube this morning to 3 in a row...it's become a standard thing it seems anymore..and an odd habit thats prevelant these days

[@timsgta]

Get over it?

[@tedrydstrom7478]

Awesome video……I have one on the way cant wait!!

[@rushgush]

looks kool, but traxxas wants u to use their batteries, and their charges is such a joke….

[@spike--]

🤦 you don't have to use Traxxas batteries and charger. Jokes on you.

[@rushgush]

@@spike-- well obviously…. but it’s their business practice which is a joke.

[@spike--]

@@rushgush I disagree but ok.

[@rushgush]

@@spike-- that would be like buying a civic and honda making u use only their tires unless u wanna void their warranty and use aftermarket tires. would u like that? probably not.

[@spike--]

@@rushgush That makes no sense. I have 6 different battery brands with Traxxas connectors. And I use a protek charger. No warranty void.

[@2006k6]

Always love your reviews very informative. My sledge has been great as always great videos

[@koolaidwaterfountainsforth4236]

Ahh yes, a much more expensive, rip off version of the kraton. Way too many similarities to it. For a company who cries and sues others for copying they sure aren't shy to do the same. I say boo traxxas for this one 👎

[@spike--]

😭

[@withlinbarhm1627]

It’s funny traxxas will sue for a look a like design. Then they release this truggy. 😂

[@mikebird8290]

GOOD MORNING SIR FROM ENGLAND. I REALLY WANT TO SAY THANKYOU FOR YOUR HONESTY DETAILED REVIEW. WHEN S NEW RC VEHICLE COMES OUT. I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR REVIEW. 🇬🇧🇺🇲🕊️✌🏻👍🏻

[@Critical-Defense]

They tried to copy the Kraton, so much plastic though

[@rcsendandblast1579]

Epic video review. 5 degrees is bordering cold I wish it was 18/20 degrees outside 😎👍soon it will be

[@shermgreenland331]

Paid review, copy of Arrma killing the game

[@jabroni6199]

This thing looks amazing. My E-Revo Brushless has been pretty bulletproof with RPM arms up front and true tracks in the rear and single high TQ servo conversion. My Achilles heel now is stripping spur gears on 6S. this thing looks like it would smash right through it with hardly a scratch.

[@kyleburton8034]

The truck seems awesome, seems like they’ve fixed everything that they had wrong with their erevo 2.0….that I just bought, less than a year ago and put enough money and parts into that this comes with…out of the box. Either way, maybe that’s just a sign to buy this and not have to worry with ALL the repairs as the erevo needed. Thanks again for the review!

[@ervinmedina9014]

1st off!! Great Review!! You explained Everything in DETAIL !!! This New rig looks Stout out of the box. Comp is always welcomed!! Traxxas is getting into a Loaded field of Truggys!!! Personally I think they missed on the price point!! Arrma, Team Corrally, Losi, & Techno all come under 800$$ There are a Ton of upgrades for their platforms. Maybe Traxxas can squeeze in there with this offering. It's definitely a Cool rig. I'll wait and see if Rich DB or RC Dude81 get ahold of this and BEAT the breaks off it!! 😝 Great Review Again, Bash on from Colorado!!!

[@tjsongman]

Niiiiice! Traxxas finally made an Arrma Kraton! 😂

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

That Sledge is a natural on that BMX jumps....great video great review

[@burn1gotbeats]

Great review 😎 I Wish they would have installed some bumpers with mounting light spots like the maxx

[@calvinjacobs7908]

Excellent and exciting episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joeoetker5393]

I have both makes of RC. A big part of the hobby for me is repairing and upgrading the trucks and I have to say hands-down Traxxas vehicles are infinitely easier to work on than Arrma. It’s not even close. I think that’s a part of the equation that people don’t give enough thought

[@72nivo]

Bro !! Your the one that got me into RC 😍 I had a blast 💥 and the Outcast was epic. All the Best big Brother 👍🏼 You owe me $7K easy 😆😆 Thanks for the ride 🔥

[@simbanugz2906]

Awesome i was just telling my wife its time to get a new a rc I kind of fell out of love with the hobby, I never had any luck with arrma I always seem to buy the first model with problems, Kraton exb diff issues, Nero locking diff issues breaking axles, first gen talion with the old school esc that caught fire. Only dependable one i own is my daughters senton 4x4 its a tank and kid proof stock lol.I was just about to pull the trigger on a team corally Kratos EXB but they are not instock. My favorite Rc of all time is my old school emaxx.

[@RCprincess24]

I've thought about getting this truck so thank you for this video!

[@adamdatson4646]

Great detailed review. Loved how in-depth you went. Looks to be a awesome truck

[@victorm316]

Wow. FINALLY TRAXXAS. AMAZING. I was a Traxxas guy for a while. I got sick of fixing g everything. I had the Erevo br and emaxx br. Got diving off constantly repairing it. I went to arrma. And i bet 100s of other purple did too. So they stepped up there game.

[@EXTREMERC416]

By making a rip off kraton for 799

[@jesusg853]

@@EXTREMERC416 keep crying

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@jesusg853 🥱im not paying 800 for this monstrosity but go get it nobody is holding you down.

[@spike--]

@@jesusg853 He doesn't stop crying about Traxxas.

[@2down4up]

Awesome Sledge! Awesome gladiator!

[@dowboykfx470]

I was gifted two x-maxx. Sold both because of the main issue. Plastic chassis and the way the body mount system was. Now I have to buy two of this model seems like Traxxas is getting it right again