What you don’t know about the Redcat Machete watch before you buy 🤔 

I appreciate the in-depth review. For anybody wondering more quickly what's the theme on this video. 11:33 Basically the default motor that comes with it has a unique 25mm motor shaft. Most motors seem to come with a 20mm shaft or somewhere around there which isn't long enough to fit here with your pinion. So if you're looking to eventually replace the motor, it'll be difficult with that thick motor mount block. if you plan on keeping the motor as is with the Machette, I'm assume it's fine. I'll let TKSHobby expand on that point further if he wants to. Thanks for the heads up on this. It's not an issue for me as I don't see myself replacing the motor but I imagine for some people that'd be a deal breaker. Seems like we need Redcat, or some aftermarket maker to make a machined version of that motor mount just a hair thinner to accommodate the more standard 20mm shafts. If someone does that, problem solved. Or if a company doesn't do it, need someone in the community really good with a scanner or Fusion 360 and model an exact version, but thinner, STL file (that's a 3d print file) one can then send off to the multiple companies that will machine your part for you. I don't think you'd want to test a part like that with a 3d print only. But IDK. some filaments are fairly strong.

Got 6s machete when it first came out no problem at all and i bash it hard great truck

Thanks for the tip this should work leave it to Tekno to have the answer to this problem they are the best

A part of the hobby is breaking and fixing anyway, I wouldn't even be mad if the arms broke and I had too fix it anyway. The parts are only $10-$20 bucks.

Long shaft motor so it will kill bearing races faster?🎉

I have the 6s version. their is a few things different then the 3s version. Mine has the heavy duty aluminum bottom. Little bigger motor and esc. one issue i have with the 6s split battery, is it tends to make them swell/ as the power drawl is heavy. so would recommend the 3s 2p setup. wont hurt the batteries aa much.. the other issue i have is how much sand dirt rocks get kicked in to the chassis. makes it a pain to clean out. Highly recommend getting different tires on it . this gives you a lot better traction. Also recommend the dusty motors cover help keep it clean.. the other issue is these esc's and motors are on the far end of 1/8 setup. so would say put in a true 1/6 scale esc and motor. will take a lot of the issues your talking about away. But always rule of thumb, tighten up all screws grubs up and lock tie down. so in the end the 6s is a lot different then the 4 s. i would say the 4s is an intermediate r/c.. Redact is the underdog in the industry. they do not really cut cost. but every thing is made in one shape or another to the best they could. this 4s i am not to familiar with. 02 different r/.cs for sure. These 2 redacts as i understand it were the first made and built in the us. most of what your looking at is kind of trivial if want better then get the 6s. all r/cs are upgradeable and do not need permission. if the truck works then it is what it is. also why 3d printers are out there to make things. then sell them out. i have several of there r/cs the biggest i have of there's is .the 6s machete. i own 4 of there r/cs. three of them are stupid fast. in 3s mode i can not keep them on the ground. so dive Redact their due. they are doing pretty good over all.

Just found your channel, nice content. I was really looking at this but it has the same issues as the shredder, that being the motor limit. I think if they did a reverse Kaiju where the center diff is is an inch away from the rear diff, you could have rotated the motor and given you a lot more space. I have owned quite a few redcats and i agree a lot of people turn up their nose because of the brand. Overall I've been happy with them. Keep up the good work!!

Just upgraded to the Machete from a wltoys. Such a good sale. Having a blast as it is for now. Bummer, this design does limit our options. I'm too new to the hobby to know if this is a viable option, found it recommended in a Facebook post questioning this issue. On Amain hobbies. Tekno RC Hardened Steel Mod1 Long Shank Pinion Gear w/5mm Bore (19T)

I figured this out as well. Swapped in the same 6s G2 system as you a few weeks ago and the pinion worked its way loose. I already swapped the stock 3674 4s motor in and was going to use that on 6s for a while till I found a solution. Don't want to spend $120 on a $50 motor from redcat due to a stupid long shaft design. I just purchased the long shank pinion and will give that a shot- thanks @jlarson42

What's the top speed of the 6s

4:20 new to the rc world try to bash on a budget what do you recommend for my 1st car thanks

I despise Traxxas and all its bussines model but I'm no blind: Redcat can't even lay a finger on Traxxas. As a company, Redcat it's too small and "their" models are not even designed by them. As an Example, you may find the Machete under some chinese brand using another name on amazon, aliexpress and places like that. They simply buy the rights tho these little manufacturers and offer their products as something created by them with subtile changes here and there, using other colors and schemes. Something similar happens with Yikong and Absima and with FTX/VRX.

Oh it’s absolutely stupid design. They got a “6th scale” truggy but the 4s version is a dang 10scale 36 can motor and the 6s is a dang 8th scale 40mm can. I was just about to order one to put my favorite go to electronics in it but nothin fits. This is the dumbest design I’ve ever seen.