Losi LMT RC Monster Truck Bigfoot bash jump - Pros, cons and review

[@Roadnuts86]

Excellent job as always Francis! I have the RTR Gravedigger that I bought just before the price increased by $50. I’ve been running with only 2S for months in an attempt to not break stuff. Recently tried a 3S, 50C pack in it the wheelies were amazing, even on loose gravel the front end stays in the air! I think I’m going back to the 2S to preserve the life of the truck for now. Steering has been fine for me, but I just bash in open areas with it, so repeated tight turns aren’t needed. The battery strap is a pain for sure. Should have been reversed from the factory. Now get your hands on a USA-1 and do a comparison!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great share for sure!!!!!! 2S huh? I'm going 4s on the next video. None of these trucks seems designed to flex and dissipate shock so preservation is indeed an art.

[@Roadnuts86]

@@RCReviewChannel I know most people that run RC nowadays are all about power and speed, but to me a monster truck is about the style more so. Not all out speed or being out of control. On 2S I can still easily get it all cattywampus as Dennis Andersen would say, and it looks just as awesome without sacrificing reliability.

[@Roadnuts86]

@@RCReviewChannel My buddy built an Axial SMT-10 and we run them together. He breaks something every time we go out. And yet, we’re running the same lines and jumps. I think that’s a good sign that Losi did a good job with this truck. Of course building your own rig comes with its own bragging rights!

[@twisterzman]

Unfortunately, the USA-1 is a dumpster fire by comparison. Links pop off, servo design is horrible, and chaos rails bend quite easily.

[@P0110X]

I've seen youtube videos running 4s without problems. I'm using 3s. I think if you treat it like a scale monster truck, it will last very long. This thing is not a traxxas basher you can throw from a second floor.

[@RCPropaganda]

I love my lmt. I abuse mine and have had no problems. Just put updated axel housings and braces and the truck rips. Plenty power on stock motor setup. I run 15t for bashing. Raced the truck all season no major problems other than bent servo part.

[@RCReviewChannel]

much appreciated share.

[@hauntman]

The only problem I had with mine is the front axle

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

Would the treal axle upgrades be good, the roller is on sale today is the last day. I can pick one up for 260 plus tax vs 399

[@NitroStarGT]

Good video! I like my LMT roller so much that I just ordered another one. 1st one has a Monster X 2000kv running 4s. I dial throttle down to 3/4 and it is a HOOT!!! I only installed a Raw 500 servo with Treal saver. 100 or 105mm limiting straps are a must in my book. Rods pulling through pistons cost was too much to repair. It's the only thing I've broken so far! 2nd roller will have a Monster X 2650kv on 3s and a cheaper 30kg servo and Proline Raptor w/camper shell body (made for a TRX). These things are fun on any spot you've got to run on!

[@edgarpoe517]

I just picked this roller up on massive sale. I'm planning on running it with a Castle Mamba X and a 1515 mill. Thanks for your review, this is great info and I'm glad I discovered it.

[@gaffle-411]

This LMT is awesome. Great job from Losi for this product!

[@RCReviewChannel]

We agree!

[@efeezhee4088]

Been wanting an LMT for a while and I can tell by the footage it’s a ton of fun!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, simple terrain can be entertaining!!

[@wardkline935]

stellar review, the eye for detail and potential of a machine is always a useful insight! the honest excitement and enthusiasm for the hobby always feels like commiseration between pals, cheers Francis 😃

[@RCReviewChannel]

Commiseration indeed!!! Yes, I tried to showcase this vehicle and the fun that it delivers. It's good to discuss pros and cons openly and opportunities to make this great truck even better.

[@RCRoads]

It sure looks like a super fun truck. The Summit body fits perfect and helps to enhance the massive tires. Great job covering the LMT with a wealth of first hand knowledge. Very helpful.. thanks. 👍🏆 + ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@beesod6412]

Great review as normal, This might be my favorite looking monster truck, I would def get it as a roller and toss in all my own electronics. Monster trucks are by far my favorite go to RC. Thanks Francis!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yessir. This is a good one for sure. Great platform full of potential. But aside from the tires, the rest of it doesn't like shock. I wish it had self-righting for sure. :)

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

LMT puts a bigger smile on my face than any other RC I’ve ever owned. You can beef em up into a serious basher or so what I do and just replace as breaks and keep that true monster truck motion/action!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup. paved, dirt, rough stuff, snow, sand, water. Anything goes.

[@JustNobodyButME]

I'm still running the old school clodzilla with Bigfoot body. Thats a good looking truck.

[@RoostedFilms]

I wish Losi still sold the Roller. I just picked up the Digger RTR on sale from Horizon Hobby . I might just pick up spare body for the shelf. Great review. Thanks

[@markcole6475]

Nice review and dead on with the pros and cons! I ended getting a roller version! Went with a castle set up capable of 4s……heard about all the problems with axle housings breaking so I bit the bullet and got Treal housings before I busted them! Made a few other upgrades like limit straps and aluminum shock mounts! Been rock solid so far …..lots of batteries through it!

[@mossyhollow3732]

I had two shocks rip out of the plastic rod ends. Limiting straps were installed and aluminum rod ends with thread lock. Servo wasn't awful but weak and that means it's burning itself up. It didn't fair well at a skatepark but I was smiling the entire time. Parts are really expensive compared to others but it's a unique machine and Great fun!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you for this info. Yeah, the rod ends look like they're gonna be a problem

[@mickd8188]

You can get lcg battery trays that drop the battery heaps I'm pretty sure.. Don't own one but the monster truck aficionados seem to agree its a solid truck... Cheers 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

great advice. I'll get that since I'm using big batteries and they don't even fit.

[@russellrv]

I agree about the Servo, the RTR Spektrum S614S does seem to have some play and delay and a bit more strength and power would be an improvement. For the motor I think it's fine, even with a heap of aluminum aftermarket parts performance seems great. The ESC will take 4s but the motor won't so you could upgrade the motor for 4s. If you want greater than 4s then you will be replacing both the motor and ESC. If you need to purchase all the components for the Rolling chassis and don't have parts already then the RTR is pretty good value.

[@P0110X]

I got mine few months ago. I would say weight is one of the advantages of this vehicle as it lets you perform great stuns with great scale results. The weaknesses can be solved easily by reinforcing the axles from the inside, I got printed parts from someone else that helped fill the space in the axles, making them really tough. Also limiting straps help protect the shocks. I've run few packs and havent' break anything yet.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very good advice!!!!!! I'm about to launch this vehicle but I'm afraid to for now. Cool advice for the limiting straps. I've heard that mentioned in a few places but didn't truly understand what it was protecting. Some folks did mention the shocks broke apart inside from heavy use.

[@DoubleADay]

No monster truck that pushes it to the limit will go unscathed! I bought my Gravedigger as soon as it was on pre-order. I had the biggest smile on my face as I started running the first battery. I upgraded to the v2 axle housings and then upgraded to vitavon axles and links. The stock servo is junk, which we all knew, so I installed a Reefs Raw 500. I also put on limiting straps. After I installed the vitavon axles, I don't even go 2s, 3s 7600mah and I can do cookies on dry pavement. It's a monster truck, not a xmaxx type basher. If you drive it like a basher, it will get very expensive very quickly, but you'll be like a kid in a candy shop!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Reefs 500. Oh yeah!!!!

[@lexdunmon7345]

grave digger/son of a digger on sale now @ Horizon hobby for $550 until the 31st; roller (which I just purchased) is currently $70 off retail.

[@Cachapeluo]

So is the Hobbywing 4274 2200KV ideal? I am thinking on the new model 4268 version G3 also 2200KV. Or should I got for the bigger brother 4274 new version 3

[@Joercgarage]

Did u get a max 8 with the 2200 kv combo from hobby wing ? Do you think the max 10 from hobby wing will be enough for the lmt I saw the roller is on sale down to 330 from horizon hobby new year sale just jumped on it need a motor for the roller

[@jonlaird5082]

I love my lmt as it takes a pretty good beating. I bought the roller version and had great luck with mine. The only thing I had to upgrade was the newer version on the axle housing. Once I did the 4ws conversion and put it on a separate channel so I can use it when I want to it became a totally different animal. My only gripe is the short course style tires. But I'm definitely gonna be changing them to some jconcepts wheels/tires soon.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for sharing

[@surfside75]

The LMT vs the new USA-1 electric, which is better to own?

[@RCReviewChannel]

USA-1 electric... tell us more.

[@surfside75]

Please try and get ahold of one from Kyosho for unboxing, bash, long term review👍😁 -back order here in the States😒.

[@calebbuhr5818]

Do I understand you to mean that the roller has a better motor and steering than the RTR?

[@DeliberateNRandom]

What about the Mad Van? I REALLY, REALLY WANT the Mad Van. Unfortunately, I can't put larger tires on my E-150 to make it look like the Tamiya Lunchbox. I do want to put the logos on it, minus the Vanessa part.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Mad Van 2 is soooo cool and fast.

[@DeliberateNRandom]

@@RCReviewChannel I have several others, just got the TRX4 Sport, but I may sell my Brushless Stampede 4X4 and Brushless Slash RWD for that! I prefer my Brushless Rustler 4X4 over the Stampede anyway.

[@mgscheue]

Excellent review. Could not pass up the current $140 off on the roller.

[@GeezerGramps]

From the videos I’ve seen I think the Traxxas Maxx Wide would be a better choice. It doesn’t have the monster truck look but I think it would hold up better under harsh driving. One of the neatest vehicles I had was a Yeti Xl, it was a blast to drive but almost every time out it broke something. I finally sold it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

For someone who does not know 'solid axle monster truck' from just monster truck, the Maxx V2 is a far faster, higher and more durable truck. This is for the fans of the stadium Monster Truck scale genre and is the best choice in a very limited selection.

[@miguelalarcon2754]

I tried looking up vanquish ultra videos but couldn’t find any. Do you recommend that one over the pro or phoenix?

[@RCReviewChannel]

No. Definitely the Phoenix is the best, price considered. If price is not an issue, Phoenix is still the best for sure.

[@miguelalarcon2754]

@@RCReviewChannel you are the hero we don’t deserve being this honest! 😎 thank you!

[@YoShImUrA53]

After those first impressions I was like, erm, well, what's to like, then?? haha But what really got me completely lost was when you said at the end "maybe it's a keeper". Really missed something in the middle that made you get to that final conclussion.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Such a fun, capable vehicle for sure. About the last comment, I buy dozens and dozens of trucks each year and I have to sell about 60-70% of them to make room for the incoming batch of review vehicles. So they have to be really fun or representative of a category and is best of that breed.

[@jrc-fabs1634]

I think the durability is great for such a big heavy rig you just gotta drive it more cautious than a sct truck or something

[@SeanGast05]

Whoa that things Neat !

[@jasonboyer7945]

What color is your lmt bigfoot

[@tonyspencer4379]

I have the roller. Holmes Hobbies servo, puller pro r 2700 motor, spectrum receiver and radio, mamba monster x, treat axles and steering components. On 4s I can't control it enough to reach full throttle to get a speed run. 42mph top speed for me on 3a with stock gearing. Oh and Kimbrough servo saver. I need a new body after every pack. I've broke steering components and even sheered the bolts on the rear treal axle. While it has been fun, I wish I spent that money elsewhere. The horizon brand in general has left a bad taste in my mouth 😂

[@RCReviewChannel]

Hear hear. It's more for scale monster trucking and realism. It'll break like the full scale monster trucks do. Expensive parts too. For all around stunts, speed and jumping, the Traxxas Widemaxx is so tough.

[@ragsixracing]

what kv was your motor? it did killer on 3s

[@ckale5816]

Although I've got every treal upgrade, and the Max8 2650kv set up. I beat this thing into the ground. Smash. Bash. Crash. Wheelie monster. Back flip king.

[@petershute3580]

With the body,unbolt body take off roll cage ,get drywall tape and Shu goo lay tape down first then get rubber gloves apply Shu goo and let set 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for the tips!

[@CasperRc81]

Doesn’t surprise me while you break all the time🤣. Good rig tho happy holidays.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Happy holidays!

[@Djkommode]

It’s a beast

[@macmccartney5760]

I'll tell ya one thing ... If you buy a used one and have no experience with ladder frame MT's and solid axles there a damn headache lol😂 FML... Luckily mine came with vitavon rear axle all treal links and frame mounts and a $120 powerhobby servo, gpm servo mount. I still don't understand why the front tires shake horribly when I try to ride a wheelie and it makes you loose control the shake back and forth so hard

[@djr01974]

Awesome looking truck, but I’ll stick to my monster Mojave. Dam near bullet proof. Happy holidays

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is a great idea!!!!! We'll put these tires on our Mojave and our Traxxas Maxx and see what the experience is like. those two, you can drop off a 2-story building it seems as everything seems made to flex and dissipate shock.

[@fastfordstang13]

Why can I buy the complete truck ready to use?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right here snp.link/98d47a11

[@fastfordstang13]

@@RCReviewChannel only the grave digger truck comes out of the link for 659$ I want to purchase the one you reviewed?

[@sofloflow]

@@fastfordstang13 his is a custom body, doesnt come like that. You can get the gravedigger & just buy this body shell

[@NitroStarGT]

And where is your 2nd LMT video?!?!?!

[@idiot_RC]

I've spent FAR too much money on my LMT making it bulletproof. Some of the upgrades weren't really necessary, but I got carried away. It's got pretty much everything Treal offers for the LMT, plus a battery and electronics lowering kid to lower the center of gravity, 4 wheel steer conversion for epic donuts, and GPM Carbon fiber chassis panels. The upside is the thing seems to be indestructible...running on 4s consistently and have had some awful crashes and haven't broken anything since the upgrades. It only gained a slight amount of weight and the lower CG is noticeable in the corners. It performs like a true monster truck. The downside is, it pretty much costs as much as the real thing too.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great info!!!

[@kevinmarchini5272]

Looks like a cool truck, I have a 1/5 scale Redcat Rampage MT V3 32cc 2 stroke I really like it having trouble with the axles and space for killer bee ignition kill switch does anyone know of harder axles the truck is badass its very fast for being 35 pounds the tires around 8 inches tall if anyone knows of better axles please let know

[@Technicallyaddicted]

This or a VR standalone headset??? Decisions decisions…

[@Rusty-Metal]

Review is spot on. The v1 axles and v2 are very weak for the weight of this truck. Stock servo saver is a joke. 4 piece frame they only sell in 4 pieces. Constantly loosening single sheer upper link bolts. Losi blew it.

[@chrisc.5908]

I love my LMT. I built mine as monster patrol using the jconcepts 1989 ford f250 body and led lights on the roof. I do some jumps and wheelies with it. But I don’t go too crazy with the stunts. Been almost a year and surprisingly I still have all the stock parts. Nothing has broken on it and nothing has been upgraded except for a spectrum s650 steering servo which I can honestly say works extremely well.

[@twisterzman]

Not enough power to wheelie? I have the rtr, and on 3s, it has more then enough to flip over from a standing start. Maybe you drove a fluke in rtr form? 🤷‍♂️

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, I think that was my mistake. The throttle setting or ESC program may have been off.

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

It’s definitely a bit more peppy than my gravedigger

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's got spunk.

[@isaackshirley4695]

Idk I think the motor is strong and yes the servo went out fast

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, motor seems ok. 500+ oz/in servo really makes this one shine.

[@이타치-e3m]

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[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

Love my lmt, it's completely mental 🤣 don't know how you're breaking all that stuff as other channels are only managing to do the axles. Get treal or vitavon axles and it makes it more stable lowering the center of gravity. Also how is the motor not powerful enough! Its doing wheelies at 40mph 🤣 on 3s 100c batteries. Just turn up the timing and punch on the esc, I've back mine off to make it more manageable. Maybe you got a slightly bad motor? But yours is a roller so you didn't have the spektrum one to begin with.

[@kregadeth5562]

It’s because he’s driving it straight into walls and stairs to do back flips. I’m always happy with francis reviews but this time he missed the mark.

[@soma_rc]

Spare part availability in Europe is a disaster. I have been waiting for those chassis braces for almost half a year now.

[@fishnrc294]

That thing is like a squirrel on crack! Breakage is something that happens to RC’s like this that are fast & meant to bash nothing you can do about it. My Windigo is awsome but I usually eventually break something not because it sucks or has major flaws but because I’m out using it having fun & it just comes with the territory. It’s usually my fault & all I can say is with RC’s that are fast ya gotta pay close attention. It’s almost taken out me a few times. I’ve said it before if your a hard core crawler fan you have to get at least one fast RC. And once you do you want more. I’m already looking to get a short track truck. Bottom line get out with your RC’s & have fun & enjoy them. After awhile you don’t worry or get mad when they break it’s just part of it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Agreed for sure. We're not upset it breaks as this is a scale solid axle truck after all that is made to be realistic as it bounces around doing stunts. We do however have Kratons, Sentons, Mojave Maxx and XMaxx that will take far more abuse than this since they flex and dissipate shock and ballistic speeds. Good to point out where it breaks though since they can be strengthened and upgraded.

[@tjv6976]

If you break parts every run you can't drive. These are durable trucks.

[@cowboy21745]

I really want one but can't afford it

[@johnmiller4553]

🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@djr01974]

Picked up the rtr son of a digger. 2s 5000 is where it’s at. Scale runs without breaking. 3s is too much

[@tylerseabook9423]

I just got ripped off. I paid 970 Canadian for the rtr

[@isaackshirley4695]

The truck itself is pretty tough

[@RCReviewChannel]

it's strong. It's just that it has no flex and a way to dissipate any of that shock, aside from the tires.

[@jimfeeney9499]

Very uninformed review........ If you are driving straight into 8" curbs back flipping the truck you will brake links axles and yes servo's - I can only imagine how many attempts it took to get the on film shots....... *** SPOILER ALERT *** Plastic Breaks.......... How can you speak on the stock motor when you didn't even use it? You bought a roller?........... I especially get a kick of you dumping on the stock servo when you never even tested it. Not to mention in every other one of your reviews that's the first thing you change. ...........Do us all a favor and stick to crawlers

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Agreed.....I said something similar.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Points taken, appreciate the share. I love the truck, don't get me wrong. Not many attempts here, just a lot of puddles and backyard. I had a weaker motor and servo here before (same ratings as stock) and it was just ok. With a 500 oz/in torque servo in there now, it really came to life.. Crawlers are cool but this is fun! Dozens of videos out there about this vehicle and pretty much no weaknesses, just 'best car ever'. I think it's cool and there are ways to upgrade it and make it shine even more.

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Been watching your vids since you started..... Uhmmm.....you should stick to crawlers. The LMT V1 axles were weak. The newer V2 which have been out for quite some time are very strong. Anything will break if you don't know how to drive it or hit something hard or land badly. The stock Spektrum motor and esc are very strong(weak? Seriously?). Sure , you could put a stronger system in there...theres always a stronger motor.....but if you go to an rc monster truck or watch one on KZbin there is extremely very little differences in track-time between people running stock motors or bigger stronger aftermarket motors(maybe a second +or-). As for the servo-savor....which one did you use....an aftermarket, stock...does the roller even come with a servo-savor?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for share. Yes, I have the V1 axles as I bought this a few months ago. For the motor, the stock one is not weak but it's not as torquey as this truck deserves. Track time? Yes, stocker is fast. I'm talking more about instant boost moves like a monster! Servo saver, yes mine is stock on the roller kit. The metal barrel just stripped and lost all its teeth.

[@Mason-Dain]

Pinoy !?

[@RCReviewChannel]

from Pinas

[@Mason-Dain]

Awesome great content

[@Mason-Dain]

Do a review in Tagalog lol

[@kregadeth5562]

Francis. Honestly. It’s not difficult to understand why you are breaking things. You are literally driving it into curbs to do backflips. Come on. It’s reviews like this that killed sales on the amazing Rock Rey.

[@kevinperry5458]

I love the new MT ,, but ,,No its not s fun as a kraton ,, it's a one trick pony and very susceptible to breakage