Traxxas E-Revo 2.0, Arrma Kraton, Team Corally Kronos - 6S 1/8 Truggy Shootout - Best Monster Truck? 

I just purchased a V5 rtr 6s Kraton last week, and the words “not that powerful” are definitely not an accurate description of this truck. This thing is ridiculously quick, has trouble keeping the front wheels on the ground, even in sand! Punch that throttle at almost any speed, and she lofts those front tyres high in the air. Unless you’re driving on a big flat boring grassed area, trust me there is more than enough power and speed. I have had plenty of high performance RC cars, electric jets, pylon racers and rc helis over the past 20 yrs and my honest opinion is that most people will not be able to drive this truck anywhere near it’s full potential. This thing is an absolute beast of a truck!

I ordered the Kraton v5 and I am SO EXCITED to drive it!

E-revo is LOVE Edit: I have put my Erevo through hell, STILL running original electronics too after over a year. Money well spent! It has been durable for me, backflips and several consecutive cartwheels haven't hurt it yet.

Nice job man. Appreciate the video as always. Kraton and revo would be a hard pick for me. I love them both.

I love the erevo because out of the box not much is needed to work out the bugs. It drives very well. I have only broken one front lower a arm after crashing into a post at 50 mph. I really like the Kraton too but I’ve spent the most money upgrading and time working on it out of all of my rc. I like plastic chassis in the 6-s line up because it doesn’t bend, it flexes witch is forgiving. You have to spend an adttional 500$ on the Kraton to make it strong enough to withstand the jumps it’s capable of. It needs a lot of diff running. The non adjustable servo saver sucks. You have to pop in e-clips to tighten it. All Arma needed to do was add an adtional lock or an indexing threaded pin along the threads that go through the locknut and shaft.

Nice review just got me a jambo 6s and enjoy it so far did order some extra arms and end caps but I don't bash hard so think I'll be ok love my yraxxas maxx but this one definitely is powerful I know 4s vs 6s but same price as the jambo for more power

I just watched this again and I will say (in my experience) Horizon has been really good to me with everything I’ve thrown at them. They respond quickly and they just send what you need. They don’t complain, they don’t make you swear on your mom and send blood types with negative Covid tests, they just send you what you need. I really like that. Traxxas is good in the way that you can always get someone and they always have parts available. Corally will just offer you a discount on parts. They actually need a real support department. They president of the company responds to all emails and even though that sounds great, he’s really not good in the customer service/retention department. It’s a huge turn-off. Also, the parts are not that readily available. Corally is a great race brand, but they are not bash-ready yet. Just my opinion though. They are SUPER powerful, you’re absolutely spot-on there.

Kraton is an animal when it’s fix up right. Steering can be fixed by adding snap rings to the servo saver and air control can be fixed with thicker center diff fluid and a bigger pinion gear. As far as punch I feel it has a ton of power. Also have to turn the punch up to setting 9 in the ESC. I think it comes at setting 6 out of the box.

Great and honest review. I have the erevo 2.0 and I love the thing. It got me back into RC. I cant really comment on the other two as I've never owned them but I know that the Kratons chassis bends quite easily upon heavy impacts so based on that I dont think it would be the most durable but I think everyone will have a different opinion on these trucks. All of them are great and very capable trucks.

Kraton all day because of ease to work on and way better options for upgrades. Exb for light bashers and a v5 if you plan on beefcaking because exb 7075 is soft and easily bendable. V5 motor and servo is meh tho 😒. Good vid Razor and happy new year brother

What model would you run if you only do mild bashing? I don't do 20 ft jumps or anything like that it's more like I run on a normal 1/8 scale track when there's no races going on

Nice job Ryan! Love the review. This truck seems very capable! Would’ve love to see it in the mud, But I know how it goes it sucks to clean them after. This truck really seem to get up and go, not bad for a brush motor! I know… Brushless is all the rage, but I think that brush borders still have their place in the RC hobby, and this one is a good example! Really good review Ryan!👊🏼🔥⚡️❤️

As always very fair and informative, love these comparisons mate.

1 year ago, did you hear of the punch setting on the arrma? Cause i have it, and set the punch from 4 to 7 (can go to 9) and it is quick as with stock small gear..different diff fluid and it pulls the pavement out of the streets..so i don't get it why you say it's slow ..

the last bashing footage was that in san jose? i think ive hit them jumps before.

E-revo does have off button, just hold it down when you closed the transmitter

Very nice well done review 👍got all 3, like all 3 and i can relate to most of your points, i find the e-revo 2.0 real durable out of the box, the Kraton is super durable with the EXB stuff plus some extras, had a bunch of issues with the Kronos in the beginning but now 2 years later it can be built real durable with all the tons of upgrades released, the 52t spur was much welcome in my book, only one thing left for 'em to do imo, better shocks, runnng Kraton 6s on mine 😊

Very good review ❤. I enjoyed it a lot, and to hear your opinion bout the cars, since i dont have the Corally, was awsome to comp to my thoughts ❤❤

Does mid pack mean bad or low quality?

E revo doesn't have an off button ?? Left scratching my head, I don't think thats accurate 😕

A verry good review i must say👍

I always respect your opinions and this was a fair review. I do think you are a bit off on the Kraton since you were trying to compare the EXB and what a V5 would be at the same time. There is a huge durability upgrade with the EXB, 7075 chassis, towers and braces that are not found on the V5. The V5 has plastic braces. The point of the EXB was that is was an upgraded roller so you can power it however you would like. So you are trying your best to mix and match comparisons here. I would say that a V5 would be the worst durability of the three since every stock Arrma I have has upgraded towers and chassis. The power discussion I always find interesting as well. The old BLX power system can be geared way up and is pretty darn good. I think you are going for out of the box power comparisons, which I agree Arrma always seems to gear overly conservative. I am really curious on TC and feel like I need to get one just to experience it! I have given up on the E-revo, too expensive and not worth it for me. Love these videos as they always make for great conversation!

Outsourced has long term reviews and examples of what yhe Erevo can do too

Was watching this video until… “I consider the value as to how much the company makes off you”. 😂

Traxxas spartan rc boat also has that the no button for the power.

For fast fairly flatish areas mainly grass/dirt with no extreme bashing, more exciting driving experience. Would the pick the Punisher/Kronos/Kronos EXB over the Traxxas Max/new Widemax V2 version. Great comparison video.

Nice over view

great information and rc's

I have the Kronos V2 and it's awesome (will eat a 6s erevo on just 4s) but it's a nightmare to work on compared to all the other RCs I've owned (Cars, Trucks, Helis and Planes. Micro to huge). I really hope they come out with a V3 soon. I do like their brace system and think with a T to T brace it would be a better system than the Kraton due to the towers being supported over a large area along the chassis. The V2 diffs seem very beefy, but they NEED thicker oil. The tires aren't very good and go pizza cutter especially with the stock center diff oil. I have some problems with the ESC getting wet when washing it, and it needs bigger pillow balls (they pull out). The whole front end is a pain (broke the servo saver) and I can't find a proper exploded diagram- I believe ALL trucks like this should have an available manual that assumes you are building it from a kit, because when you tear the whole thing down (and need to know what parts to order from overseas) you practically building a kit at that point. It's hard for me to remember (or even figure out after a bad crash) where and which way the parts go, especially after sitting disassembled for 2 weeks. Overall it's a great truck with some problems that can be fixed. If I had to do it again I would have gotten the V5 Kraton for parts ability, BUT if Corally comes out with a V3 that addresses the problems I mentioned I would buy it in a heartbeat, no comparison. The ball is in their court now, will I get a V3 Kronos or will I get a Kraton EXB and swap over the electronics? Time will tell.

I'd mention Serpent 811te RTR and Arrma Talion also......

Doesn’t the EXB come with out the motor and ESC and also the steering servo

I gotta say that your take on these three RCs was very well presented….. I think you were fair and honest with your grading criteria and were able to relate it in a way that even a guy like me could grasp your meaning…… I’m personally an E-Revo owner who is very happy with this model because I run it like I believe it was intended….. I do what I call “Terrain Bashing” Meaning I’ll run it like I stole it and navigate the hills and depressions on the terrain I chose to run the Rig on…. If you want all the big air jumps and stunts ….. ? E-Revo VXL 2.0 is definitely not for you…..Gr8 Video my friend…….I’m out!👍🏻😎

Nice comparison. About the Traxxas esc, you sure about the on/off button? My X-Maxx button was like that, couldn't shut it off. And after taking off the blue plastic for the esc, I noticed the pin under the button that actually press the button further down had slipped to the side, simply just had to position it again and put the plastic back. Might wanna have a look at that? ATB /Per Team Corally Bashers

I've he's the eRevo 2.0 and the Kraton. I definitely prefer the Kraton. Just me. Good video.

The pricing in germany is variating to yours just about 300$.

I feel like the strength of the exb is that you do get to choose your own electronics, and it is better suited to a bigger motor and speed control to deal with the added weight. And you don't have to buy a crappy spectrum servo. If you buy wisely the overall value is even better.

Kronos 6s my favorite

Seems all these comparison videos compare the bone stock Revo 2.0 to the upgraded trucks with aluminum braces etc... so imo bone stock to bone stock comparison, Traxxas is superior. (More expensive than the others plus upgrades, likely not)

Heard about setting?:)

I have a question. Have you thrown the Corally TOROX power system into the Kraton? Asking for a friend. 😎

The exb willl handle terrible if you have LSD in the rear diff. You need to convert it to open with the shim kit

The Corally now at 479 is 2 light years ahead of an erevo , at 550 regular price Compared to an erevo at 650 maybe only 1 year ahead. I wont comment on the ARENTMA

The price increases traxxas has made are crazy on some of their cars. I bought my e revo for 550 only a year ago. 650 is Definitely overpriced. Probably to try to justify the price of the maxx.

Kraton all hands down

Erevo 2 vs Sledge? Opinion?

ERevo 2.0 all day 🤘. Fast and durable plus it has a solid chassis that doesn’t bend. Dual servos…meh….run them until they die and convert it to a single servo. IMO…Metal chassis’s are good for racing. Not bashing. Once it bends….it will never be true again which puts strain on other parts. Why do you think so many people who buy Arma eventually upgrade to an M2C chassis….

The torox185 is a 150amp esc. It's basically a rebranded Hobbywing Max8 with all its adjustment options. Maybe It's called torox 185 because of arrma's blx 185,which also was a 150amp esc.

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Kraton EXB is king

I choose kraton exb.

Dude you can turn the punch level up on the armor and it would be way more powerful than that Punisher

I personally own a couple of RC's one of them being a E-Revo 2.0 VXL. I've noticed my neighbor recently bought a 6S BLX Arrma Kraton. Everytime he brings his RC out it seems to break something. I haven't broken one part on my E-Revo. That's my personal anecdotal experience with these two RC's.

This vehicles original sole purpose was to be a race vehicle that Traxxas designed to be and dominate the race circuit back when it first came out. I think it was around like 09 or something. That is why there are so many adjustments on it. And that's why it's not built like any other Traxxas vehicle. If you look into the racing series when this truck was new, it clearly dominated everywhere it was raced. It is not a truck for beginners. Hence the dual servos and tons of adjustments to the suspension and chassis as well as the amount of work to disassemble it. The cantilever suspension is a full race suspension. This is basically a full-blown race truck. It seems like you are unaware of the intended purpose of the E Revo and completely misunderstand this vehicle. It requires continual adjusting. It's not for someone who wants an easy vehicle to work on. Much of the servicing of this truck requires it to come apart in greater detail than other vehicles every time you want to work on it. It's not as simple to work on like a maxx or an X Maxx. For it's intended purpose, it is the best vehicle in its class imo. That is why it dominated the racing circuit for as long as it did, which was the entire time Traxxas was into racing this vehicle. They've gotten away from focusing on racing however and are more committed to the bashers. Hope this helps you understand the intended purpose of the design of this vehicle. I've been a Traxxas fan since the beginning and know all about these vehicles. There's lots of biased misinformation out there on Traxxas vehicles.

I do not understand something here, you put the Kraton as a model of reliability, then you list what you had to change in it and this is the longest list among all models ... the differential fell out of the box, the servo saver is weak (I will only add that in the Kraton it is designed in this way , that it will very easily destroy servos on impact, same with the motor, if you do not put any silicone beyond it, you will bend the motor shaft), ironically, you broke rod end, you popped pivot balls few times, you broke those shock pins or shock mount... That just sound like every other rc in this clip, except those poor design differential as none of other 2, do not have problems with. I bet that this truck is super durable when you put a 650$ M2C kit in it but well, this will took us up to Xmaxx price range with many mods in it... Then You still have to deal with popping pivots, rod ends, crashing teeth in diffs or small pins, loosing wheel nuts and super soft body. I've also forget about that wing mount and small bearing in the rear, or loosing tbones also in the rear, poor stickers... meh. I expect V6 EXB to be an ultimate basher, but now, those are like wl toys, with a need to drain your wallet.

Erevo ist the king and the best

Kraton 3rd, your kidding mate