Best 4S RC Monster Truck! - Traxxas Maxx / Team Corally Sketer / Arrma Kraton 4S - Best RC car 

Another great video. I have to say, you are one of the very best channels in RC tech talk. Intelligent, unbiased, objective focused, and honest. In my opinion. Always welcome smart information.

I wait so long for this thanks a lot for your perfect review...

Great video razor!!

Great and honest review as always from you, we really love your style. We would choose the Maxx though because of the durability, we have lots of trucks that drives well, we just want an extreme durable “send it” truck 👍

I know whats up with breaking the Arrma 4S V2 chassis, I have one too. The suspension comes out of the box not set up to do jumps hardly at all. Its the softest suspension setup that I have ever seen on an RTR basher. Literally, when I floor it on the street and then hit the brakes, the squat and nose dive honestly resembles that of a Traxxas UDR. Its THAT soft. I believe what happened is Arrma simply re-used the spring rate and shock oil from the 3S trucks thinking it would be a good idea to have it a bit softer under the larger truck. On the one hand, they do have a point - this 4S Kraton handles better than the 6S one, and the shock travel over bumps is simply INSANE. However, even 3-foot high jumps will bottom out the suspension and slam the chassis on the ground. So whats happening to you is: When you jump your Kraton 4S V2 15-20 feet high, the chassis is literally taking 90% of the force from the impact, while the suspension does next to nothing. To do jumps higher than 5 feet, you gotta add a bit of extra preload to the springs and use some thicker shock oil for sure.

So what you're saying is I need one of each...sold!

Brilliant video razer rc nice truck love ❤️ the traxxas Xmax

So Maxx is $570 over there but is equivalent to $689 here in Europe! While Sketer is $490 there, $482 here and Kraton 4S v2 is $470 there, $494 here. Traxxas is very evidently giving their European customers the shaft!

Excellent video! I know not everyone is going to agree (no surprise there) but I think you nailed it 👍 I typically place handling ahead of anything else and think the Sketer is the best. However, in this case, I think I would lean towards the Kraton, mostly for parts availability and support. Thanks!

Agreed 100% bro, the Value, handling, and durability give the Skeeter the win.... And my LHS has plenty of Corally parts.... And I don't live in a big town.... Kinda medium

My Maxx is a beast and i have not broke anything yet, knock on wood. I saw both the Sketer and 4s Kraton in the hobby shop and the Sketer looks like a much stronger and beefier car then the Kraton. Thanks for doing these videos love watching them

Dude I really like your videos.

I have been thinking about getting a Maxx for some time now. I keep watching videos and reading reviews on the Maxx, and I just can’t justify owning one. I have a few 2x4 Traxxas vehicles and they are ok. But… I love my Arrma Kraton.

Love your comparison videos! I recently bought the Kraton 4s V2, I love it but I've had some issues with it. Also the Mojave 6s shocks are the exact same size if anyone is looking to upgrade 😉

I like the Skeeter, I've broken the arms on my 4s outcast so many times with just a slight rollover. Used GPM arms and so far ok. The shocks leaked all the time so used alloy aftermarket. Great comparison, the Skeeter is next for me.

Love my Maxx v2 a lot. Got the outcast had one good run with it. Now the radio is bugging out. Gets stuck in reverse. Lucky was able to get it to stop before it crashed. I need to rebind it see if it fixes it.

Latley I've been really enjoying the fast ground huggers, pretty cool what these cars can do now days. Oregon has a huge team corally dealer

Love my Maxx. Definately agree that the best part is it’s durability. Gonna check out the Skeeter next thx to your recommendation.

I built a bash bar for the 4s kraton like the m2c racing one and it's super tough now. I also think the kraton is the best looking truck imo and it has bigger ring and pinion diffs😎👍great review and video 🤙

Great video. I got the Sketer for my daughter and have put the 4S backflips on it and the M2C 5mm extenders but would still like it wider as it rolls extremely easy. What did you use to make it wider? Is there a wider Hub I could use with the M2C? Cheers..Mal

Love the comparison vid! I would like to see how much $ was spent on repairs as part of the value too though. Being cheap doesn't mean much if I'm replacing a chassis every 3rd outing. Keep up the good videos!

Awesome video! I have the Sketer and agree with you 100%. I’m glad this is the truck I have. Just recently built the mt410 and am still tweaking it but enjoy it tons too. I really appreciate you giving your honest opinion. I may own the v2 kraton at some point if the right deal comes along. Personally don’t care for the max but it is an amazing contender. I do wish there was better support for the Sketer in the U.S. I think I personally would buy another Sketer “brand new” full price before gettin one of the others. Just can’t get enough of this Sketer. Thanks again for the awesome review and honest tested opinions. Keep it up bro!

hey razor have you tried a bash bar the krton 4s check m2c chassis they legit 7075 aluminum ones and i think u can get different thickness

When you’re speaking about the Traxxas warranty is that with filling out the warranty card? Great job on the review

IMHO i think the MAXX is easiest to work on though the fun is in the Kraton 4S v2, the Sketer 4S would be a great addition to any collection.

I`m not into massive big jumps or stunts. Would the Kraton be a good choice? I know that the chassis it looks like the power and handling is very good.

CustomaRCupgrades in UK Carey loads of aftermarket parts for the Corally cars now, as shock standoffs in titanium, hindge pin holders and Ackerman (maybe more)

Are the A-arms, driveshafts and shocks a big improvement on the V1 and 3s trucks? How about Corally plastic's quality. Corally fastest around a track?

HI SIR GREAT TRUTHFUL VIDEO THANKYOU. THE SKETTER IN 🇬🇧 IS £30 CHEEPER AND PARTS ARE VERY EASY TO COME BYE. KRATON V2 AND OUTCAST HAS BEEN PUT BACK UNTIL DECEMBER ☹️. FOR ME ITS THE SKETTER. OH AND SKETTER IS £160 pounds CHEEPER THAN THE MAX.

Would you have this same view now . My mind leading toward arrma 4s. Buying one

Which one the best for driving in flat surface?no jumping.

Your right about the maxx the beating it takes always makes me laugh 😂 handling on the other hand 🤭🙄

I guess I'm a rebel. I have the Maxx V1 and I've always loved it. I don't even have the Widemaxx kit- to me it's fine as is. Yeah, it's not as stable and as easy to handle. Maybe it is a brick compared to the Arrma. But I can take it out every day and not worry about breaking something. And even when I do- if I don't have the part I have two stores within 15 minutes of my house that have pretty much everything for it. And the prices for parts, especially the basic type parts is just way better than everything else. People can rip on Traxxas all they want for using plastics and cheaper materials, etc- but there is no need to overengineer everything if it doesn't break. It boggles my mind how on one hand they rip on Traxxas for being built cheap- yet admit to their vehicles being highly durable. Bashing is about durability first and foremost- and if the thing is capable of taking 30 foot jumps, why are we complaining? I don't care if I take a digger now and again- that's part of the fun.

Hey Razor Rc. Great review. What bmx park did you film this video at?

Excellent video. My MAXX is such a goofy and fun monster truck that makes me and others laugh cause it's always on the verge of being out of control. My Kraton 4s is more of a precision basher that's stable and fun at skate parks hitting big gaps. I can't live without either of them. They complement each other when I go out bashing. I'm going to have to try a Corally. I've never owned one. I'll have to order one for Labor day as they might have a sale somewhere. Even so, it's not that expensive. I made my own bash plate for the Kraton V2 as I have broken 3 chassis at the skate park from chassis slapping.

Ditto on Rocks DBlocks words. Hit it on the nail. Always very professional in all means. But I have to disagree with the out come. I think derability comes in the fact that all cars break, but you will be waiting on parts probably 2-3 times longer and that means it becomes a shelf queen. Not by choice. Arrma's parts are within 2-3 days. So even if it breaks, I could have the parts within 2-3 hours local. Thanks for your honesty and thoroughness. Have Fun

DEFINITELY GETTING MYSELF THE OUTCAST V2. ALREADY PAID FOR 🇬🇧. CAN'T WAIT. JUST HOPE ITS NOT PUT BACK ANYMORE. DECEMBER PLEASE 🙏

I am selling my Kraton 4s V2 sealed in the box. Definitely buyers remorse. The only one I didn’t research enough. Bring back team associated quality like the sc8e. I still have my Team Associated Nomad. Now that’s a beast. Shame they were only a limited run.

I can't say much about the Skeeter. But I do own a Maxx V1 stock & a Maxx V1 modified. My buddies went the other direction with the Fire team, Notorious and a Krayton. Has a lot to do with driving but I will tell you this they definitely spend more time broken than I do. And it's not due to lack of parts it's cuz they break more often.

Which has the highest top speed out of the box by chance? The Kraton?

Everything is tuff on the 4s arrma just the chassis is weak. A little bash bar that goes under the ski plate ro skid plate by 2mm thick could do a lot for it. I always felt their composite is too hard

I wish Corally would release a 4S stunt truck, that would be my personal favorite!

Thunder Tiger MT4-G3

Did you break the chassis on the new Kraton 2.5 five times? I know you broke the chassis on the earlier version a number of times.

great videos! I want to buy a MAXX, what's better V1 or V2?

I just don't understand the Corally bumper design. On my Kronos V2 its the exact same. So much stress is put on the wheels and front suspension with any kind of hit. Wish they would put an actual bumper on it to provide more protection since the overall durability (IMO) is behind the others. Aside - Perhaps the shock oil needs thickening on the Kraton? Although I find every RC needs new Shock oil if you are doing any kind of launching and sending.

Do you have a link to the parts you recommend for the krayton?

Considering you can get parts easy now after the kraton has been out. You could up that one point. It would be the winner lol.

In short, get the Arrma Kraton 4S V2, the only weakness is servo, so get a goog Savox Servo ($149), consider the M2C Bash Bar & Motor Mount ($141). So real Kraton cost with upgrades $760 and is a beast, and will tread water on the 6S Kraton with these upgrades....Done :)

Have you seen the maxx mod we're they put rear slege shocks on the rear of the maxx?

Great, fair comparison. Having watched your videos of the Sketer i recall you saying that it was about $100 for the widening plus of course the extra for a bigger pinion (which a lot of reviewers feel it needs) and another chunk for bigger wheels. So you could easily put $200 into it to make it "right." That makes its value less of a cert, in spite of all the nice metal and high quality engineering it features. Im really hoping that the Kraton (and Outcast) JUST need a better motor mount and potentially something cheap and absorbing under the motor and then theyre as durable as the Sketer or even the Maxx. No doubt you'll let us know. Sadly, us guys in the UK will have to wait til Christmas to test out the hypothesis.

Razor - the Associated MT8 didn't even make the contest ? I still consider it a 4S truck, not a 6S

Sketer for sure ..Maxx handles like a brick even with the wide kit lol

the maxx is durable as all hell, but the terrible handling and electronics made it not a fun experience for me. I love my arrma 4s v2 rigs. would love to try corally, but no dealer nearby so would just have to order everything I suppose

Hello Razor😎🥇

Maxx strong 💪

My Maxx v2 is king at bashing Kraton v2 king on a track Outcast v2 king of Stunts The team Corally I don't own but it looks to hold up good and awesome review .

I just could never fall in love with Maxx... I wanted to like. I really did, but I recently sold it. Plenty durable for me. Just lacked the power that the Arrmas packed.

Im not into launching my RCs with unrealistic expectations 20+ feet in the airlol😂, so i say the kraton 4s is best for me. Easiest to drive, best looking, and awesome electronics!!! Kraton for the win!!!

did anyone else have overheating problems with the Keaton 4s?

So……buy all 3?

That's what I don't like about Traxxas is that they say that hobby grade but it's really borderline on toy line everything is plastic and I've never liked the fact that Traxxas uses plastic driveshafts I always seem to break those

Best 4s? Tekno Mt410 all the way. Hobbywing max8, Dboots Backflip Lp’s, Futaba radio, Savox servo and a Chevy C10 body. Best 4s ever.

I predict he picks the Skeeter

Arma outcast 4's

I mean.... 20-30ft jumps landing on flat surface and you complain about the maxx slaping the chassis ? 😅 really ? (Not a traxxas fanboy here but man....)

The Arrma 3s is exactly the same vehicle but with a 3s brushless esc and motor. We have 4 3s Arrmas in our group and every time they break. Driving performance is so bad. I hate these cars. The Maxx v2 drives like a boat but is durable. Dont know the sketer in real life.

These big ass pricey cars need to come with head lights and rear lights I hate rc cars without lights shit just so plain

Traxxas Maxx is definitely an Untouchable Beast

Going to go ahead and solve the 4S monster truck debate.......Tekno MT410 blows all others so far out of the water its not even close.

To me, the extra 100 dollar price tag for the comfort knowing durability is almost a non issue for the Maxx v2. And if it does break, parts are a dime a dozen.

Hello. I have a very stupid question... What is the name of the place you drive? I mean is it RC tracks, Motocross, BMX etc? I want to try to get my local politics members to make a similar "track" 😅🤦‍♂

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That thing broke 5 chassis within 3 weeks? Nah, I'll pass. Then I don't trust slipper clutches either. My ranking would be Sketer 1st Maxx second and the Arrma 4s third. But that's just me hehe. Thanks for the video 👍

Seems like there should be an outline for how hard you like to bash and high ridiculously high you jump. I think you’re inadvertently giving the wrong idea on what is the “best” by giving so much to handling in the air. I like jumping and tricks as much as the next guy, I grew up doing this. But how much of the life of the rc is spent actually in the air under control? Maybe 1/4 of its lifespan. Dinging an rc cause it can’t hold up to 500ft scale drops is immature. And I’m a Traxxas maxx guy, I know it can handle some thrashing. But I get more pleasure from getting results I can repeat and see consistently, I know a big part of the market of rc is pointed directly at the guy that loves breaking something every time they drive. That’s just the way they do it. I love watching them, I just can’t do the same to mine.

I want a Team Corraly. One of the only major brands I don’t own a vehicle from. The Skeeter matches what I want the best - but my goodness that body is ugly!

Lol max!

Mt8 is best.

dude do you realize that over 90% of all rcers don't jump there trucks 20-30 ft in the air and do 62 flips. your tests and reviews are solely for the less the 10% of us. plus most bashers have been in the hobby for over 10 yrs +

I’m getting a O4 as soon as $400 appears on its price. Skeeter is not in the same zip code to the Kraton or Outcast in performance or smile factor.....

LOL. Arrma claims the best for tough!

Even though Corallys are pretty available including spare parts in the UK, quite a few bashers tried them but broke them to easy. This was mainly the Kronos XTR including the 2022 version, plus a few Sketers. Corallys are not that popular in the UK due to durability.

Man I typically love the standard nature of your reviews and comparisons etc. This one not so much. Re value - Re access after a month of part replacement on the others lol. After market for maxx is also huge. I wouldn’t have that Kraton. And that skeeter just isn’t very durable either.