Traxxas XRT vs ARRMA KRATON 8s, Who Wins??
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Well I found a stock Kraton 8s to FINALLY do my own comparison! Here it is! This was interesting to see it play out, no hints here!!! Links are below for BOTH trucks, use them to help support Exocaged RC, Thanks!!
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if the xrt has the durability, reliability, easy of maintenance, light weight of the xmaxx and the handeing of the Kraton I see the xrt as a clear winner, there literally is no point buying the arrma unless your a arma fanboy.
True on all that. It’s kinda like Pokémon, gotta get em all! LoL
Yeah if only the xrt came out before the kraton
Your right i May sell me k8 and get the xrt
@@nichlaslomholt66 I almost sold my kraton to get the xrt but I decided to keep it and still went and got the xrt. Haven't driven the kraton since I got the xrt.
"...there literally is no point buying the arrma unless your a arma fanboy...." SAYS THE NUMBER ONE TRAXXAS FANBOI...LOL😄
Great match up, love both of them but I prefer the XRT. Mostly because I have mine coming in on Tuesday...
Nice 👍
Did you see all the dirt it let in
I think the comparison is ok. Since both cars play in the 8S class and ultimately both are direct competitors in the market. I love both cars!!! Thanks for the great video Greetings from Germany✌
they are both solid trucks really comes down to prefinance .... i would rock both lol
Without going into detail, dude, you are great, and your videos are too! Nuff Said!
Excellent comparison video...the one we were all waiting for from the UA-cams.
You can really see from the way it performs that the Kraton is a heavier truck. Interesting how a few extra pounds makes such a big difference. The Kraton really looks less peppy and less nimble. Almost looks like the Kraton needs a bit more than 8S. The XRT on the other hand, it looks like I'm watching an 1/8 truggy driving around the track.
At $1K though, that seems to be so much to pay for all that plastic fantastic in the XRT. Granted it gives it that lightness for performance and flexibility to make it absorb the hits so you can't really fault it. That's probably the engineering solution needed to meet the performance and durability requirements in this size of RC on 8S power.
I like the XRT and have plans for it. I want to keep it light
Cleanliness matters in the long run. A lot of people with side by sides only take them out when they are ready to undertake the huge clean up. It can be detouring for a quick bit of fun.
Teh XRT has two cooling ducts. They let in a lot of dirt. What were the temps.
@Christopher Pirri if running on a clean track those vents are great but for dusty bashing those vents will end up clogging up all the colling fans and fins.
Facts. Until i got my dusty cover, i didnt like taking it out in anything but grass or street for a quick run. All the fun is in dirt and if i wasnt going to be in it for at least 3 or 4 packs, it wasnt worth it to have to clean it uo after or constanly knocking the gravel that would lodge in the cooling fan.
Wow! Great test. Both look awesome. Love my Kraton, gotta get an XRT 🤩
Keep ur kraton xrt is cool and all but it’s just another thing that needs a million upgrades let’s be honest
@@andrewtexiera2858 🤣 That pretty funny!
Not saying my kraton 8s didn’t need a million upgrades it’s just every car lol
Great comparison thanks! Im sure stuff for the X Maxx will fit so speed running should not be a problem. As for why so dirty inside I feel it's the vents in the bottom near the steering servo the dirt gets Scooped up and thrown in on landings.
I'm a Traxxas fan for sure, its what I bought and got lucky and always had great customer service....so bought more of them....but either way someone will have a awesome R/C no matter what one they spend there money on....but keep this in mind Earl Morehead contacted Traxxas on a Sunday and a person answered the phone..they answer 7 days...💯.
Great comparison. I have the XRT and love it. It is also my first "real" RC vehicle. It does get dirty in the chassis, and in the winter snow really packs in there. Thanks for the video.
You need one of those mesh covers for the chassis. I put one on my XMAXX and no matter the season, it's relatively clean inside.
Practically same performance in a lighter package, no chassis bending, no body clips… I’m liking the traxxas better.
They may be evenly matched but from what i saw it felt the Xrt handles and turns better. Granted the Kraton might have better tyres but still, the Xrt was turning like an 8 scale. Awesome comparison though! 👌
The XRT turns better for sure but the Kraton seems to launch better, even though the XRT got the wheelie the Kraton stayed flat. It was interesting to see them so close on this test.
@@ExocagedRC yeah man, very close. For me though i'd still go with the Xrt 😊
Would liked to see motor /esc temps comparison…love the video… watch as many of yours as I can find ..:: you bring real world
I honestly don’t think I ran them enough to have heat issues.
you can tell you are not even giving the kraton part throttle. when you do the tires this is where you can hear and see you get the throttle opened on the kraton . the kraton is faster and it stayed clean wich is huge because that means all your expensive electrics will last a lot longer . you need to get mud guards for your r/cs . they mount on the lower a-arms and keep your axles clean .
I do need mud guards. Both trucks drive very different so that’s why I went back and forth on them. Even swapped batteries. The Kraton in stock form feels week but pulls harder.
I want both!
I bought a kraton 6s after getting back into the hobby. I just bought an xmaxx last week. From a "regular guy" perspective...the kraton seems more like something an enthusiast would buy with everything exposed and old school body posts and clips. The xmaxx looks like a toy with all the plastic...that being said, I replaced all 3 diffs on the kraton with spiral cuts, got new wheels/tires, front bumper, shock oil, steering servo and a few other things in the kraton. Still love the kraton, it seems much more unhinged, you need more skill to use it effectively. Xmaxx is more for the casual rc guy. I assume XRT would be the same. Let's be real here, most RC guys will buy what they like regardless of brand and deal with the BS that comes with it
Plastic seems cheap but most of the time plastic is the way to go cheap parts strong parts that flex instead of bend which is what metal does
The XRT is the best looking large scale RC in existence. Traxxas really knocked it out the park with this one.
Especially the black one.
Something in that xrt sounded a Lil crunchy on power while doing the big jump towards the end.
Yeah I noticed that too. I’ve had the Xmaxxes make that noise at the CVD’s under load when they are dry before. I’m assuming the same thing but I did run the Raminator tires on it sooo who knows. LoL
Out the box I think the XRT will be tougher
At 7:37 did that not sound like a diff crunch on the xrt??? The kraton absorbs jumps soooo much smoother. Arent those turnigy batteries only 20c?🤣
That was a very good content. You just answered a lot of questions that people are asking, good job 👍🏽
So, if you had to choose between the xmaxx or xrt - I understand they both have their place, which one would it be?
XRT. It simply out handles the Xmaxx by a lot.
The Traxxas left ruts for longer and was quiet. The Kraton was way cleaner but it sounded broken on the second race. I vote Traxxas on this one.
The Kraton seemed to have the louder drivetrain on the video in my opinion. I think the plastic chassis on the XRT would make it the one I’d choose
Yeah it’s louder for sure
Great video, can you spot qualitywise any difference ?
Probably due to dirt getting in easier from the air vents on the XRT.
That’s my old Kraton 😂😂 glad it’s got put to good use!!!
Clicking noise on xrt on the jumping is really loud! Wheel, hex, or diff stripping out🤷♂️ 11 minute mark.
7:38
It definitely sounded like rear diff to me
It’s possible, I’ve heard that with the Xmaxx when the rear CVD’s are dry. Plus I did run the Raminator tires on the XRT and haven’t opened anything up from it.
Great video. Very fair and objective. Thanks you.
i bought the kraton 8s EXB on sale for about $536. got a bad ass motor setup and servo and its about the same or a little less than the xrt cost me stock. the EXB will run the pants off the stock xrt for the same money i paid between the two. they are both VERY nice trucks, but i prefer to run my kraton over the xrt currently. if i had the same motr setup in the xrt, i still think i would prefer the kraton EXB just because of the beefier tires on it. the EXB has WAY more traction the the stock xrt tires.
Time to run this one back 😎
Great comparison dude
First time Kraton owner here, got a screaming deal on one…(I think) original owner ran it like 3-4 times and put it away ….let it sit for a couple years and now nothing will roll or turn on it…wheels locked up and possibly diffs…assuming he put it away wet. It powers up and all so I figured it would be worth the risk…excited to dig into it.
yep they got it wet for sure, it could have been a simple wet grass or a few puddles..
@@ExocagedRC update on the Kraton…got a start on rebuilding it and dang near everything metal part that rolls or turns is rusted solid …couple bearings so far that I was able to break free…(just for fun…lol) spent 2 hrs just on the front end having to soak, heat and pound bearings off components.
Bearing kit on the way but man, how time consuming…….at least I got a good deal on it for $200.
Got the kraton 8s and I like it. I have a track that is suited to 1/8 scale but on the large side. The kraton feels a little to big on the track. I think the xrt is going to be a perfect truck for it. I’ve got the Xmaxx and in all honesty I don’t care to much for it, it handles like crap compared to the kraton but it is a fun basher. The xrt addresses that issue and looks like the kraton has a real contender now.
The XRT out handles the Xmaxx by a lot
Aye Jax RC
I thought the Kratom stock pinion was 22? Or is that the speed pinion that comes with? I don’t actually know lol I bought mine used and it already had a 34/39 on it. Which was way too damn high for 1100kv, I promptly changed to 30/47. Been thinking about picking up the 800kv and putting the 34/39 back in but we’ll see! Honestly, I don’t see a clear winner. Just get what you think will be fun! Who gives a shit which is better. It’s not like you’re gonna be professionally racing 1/5scale truggies every weekend. These are bashers.
Awesome Vid 😊...Different flavors for different neighbors...😂🤣😉 I own both and each one is awesome 🤩 in there own way...👀💯💪🔥👍🚀
Which 1 u drive more?
@@da6965 I drive my K8 more over the XRT...😊👍🏼🏆
Thanks now ik what to get Summitt
Do you run two batteries at a time? I’m new to this hobby lol just trying to learn as much as I can.
is that beach sand on your track?
Florida sand and dirt so very close yeah
not sure if the tire size is the same but if so switch up the tires, seems like the xrt is a clear winner though 🤷♂
Nice run. You can hear the amount of throttle you gave them, and it sounds like you ran the xrt harder. Just my 2 cents
It’s a lot quieter, I was full on both down the straight.
Is that fake grass over the jumps what does that do I may do that to my jumps
I love both!! It's a match,
Kraton Be Thy Name .
id like to see a 1650kv in the xrt im looking to grab a combo for a future lcg xmaxx build
I got a 1500 Poseidon for that. I’ve destroyed both castle and Hobbywing 1650’s on 8s.
@@ExocagedRC either way it's different from what everyone else is doing squeezing big can motors in it when it's designed for speed and agility
Great video I have a Xmaxx , XRT, Sledge I would like to see a video on the XLX2 and 1100kv (Castle Creations) installed on the XRT I have that set up brand new waiting to see what to put it in or should I buy a Kraton 8s to do it I have not seen a video on anyone who did this yet with the XRT
"Servos seem equal to me"
Lol
Are you hearing the clicking on shock compression towards the end when you hit the jump full throttle from about 10 ft away? What is that
Nice track 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The kraton was noticeably slower. The trx seemed like it was more "aloft" over the jumps.
Sorry, meant the xrt.
Got the K8 and an XMaxx. No reason to buy the XRT at this point. All 3 are great Bashers!!!
How high do you think those ramps are? I bought me some ramps probably lower than that jump. I would hate to ruin the car if its that expensive.
Do u think the newly released Kraton 8s EXB will be better than d XRT out of d box? Many people ve issues w d XRT durability n electronics.. My X Maxx ESC failed on my 3rd pack n XRT seems to ve that issue too
Please, please help. I have no idea which why to go. Would you go for the Kraton 1/5 EXB or the Traxxas XRT. Please help.
the only thing i know that does not make them even is the repair bill when you break stuff and everyone knows you will break stuff over and over if you are running them hard
Kraton all day. Proven durability and it looks way cooler lol. I’ve got a ton of traxxas rigs but to me the XRT is ugly and first gen. Maybe gen 2 I’ll come around
Idk about the durability part, but with that said, I’m working on my own K12s and should have it done in a few weeks.
At 3‘45“… XRT is FULL of sand… KRATON is clean inside… Isn‘t it???
And the crazy thing he doesn’t even the optional mud guards which are 12$ come on.
Which is faster? I am supposed to pick up my green XRT Ultimate today.
Sick video
I can't decide either bruh 😭
@@da6965 I got the ultimate and crashed it bad
How do you film this? A chest mounted go pro or something?
awesome track , did you make that ,
thanks and yep
I cannot get over how loud and... rattling and toyish the Kraton drive train sounds. I mean.. is it broken?
Im waiting for kevin to test this rc
hm its quite horrible how much sand the xrt has inside. imagine if the sand was also a little wet. thats a nightmare.
Sounds like you letting off earlier on the kraton on the front stretch.
The Kraton is just a louder truck. Plus each handles differently and K8s loves to push so I gotta let that front end settle and get traction.
@@ExocagedRC it definitely looks like It could be pushed a little more.
Idk the only thing I was paying attention to was how bad the kraton sounded kinda like a bearing was going out or something just sounded bad
Fuuuuuudge now I gotta get one 😂
Traxxas baby.. 100%
Anyone who says “there is a clear winner”, obviously didn’t watch the video…….. They probably punk-off their best friends too!
😂😂😂 yeah I think they are very different but equal, in a race like this, the better driver or the lucky driver gets the win.
This might be a conspiracy theory, but, are you receiving monetary compensation from traxxas to do these videos? A few of your videos shows that you drive the traxxas harder and will pretty much always clear the jumps with them. But when you drive the kraton your coming up short on the double, braking early in turns and not driving both trucks to the same standard. Just an observation I noticed in like 5 or 10 of your videos. Either way keep doing what your doing and get your money by all means! 👍🏼👍🏼
if you had to choose just one…will you pick the XRT or XMAXX? and why?
On an earlier comment he said XRT because it handles so much better. I had the same question.
@@superdogfrog I went with the xmaxx depends what you want bashing through a grass field on 8s I’ve yet to flip it I find it decently stable and very fun xrt will handle better but the xmaxx is just simple fun really.
@@ar12. I ended up getting the Arrma Fireteam during the Black Friday sale.
@@superdogfrog that’s great a much more friendly price point then what I paid for my xmaxx in Australia happy bashing hope you enjoy your new rig.
Interesting
Kraton 8s has has superior build quality and there is no comparison. The TRX is better for those who heavily abuse RC cars and often replace parts.
The XRT is great, but you are saying they are closely matched.....well that's good and all.....But the Kraton is old and the XRT is new....Don't you think the XRT should be the Clear winner....with all the R & D the XRT has had....hmmmmm.... seems to me the the XRT should of kicked the Kraton's butt...I have jumped my XRT pretty good and have only had a few things break or bend. But the ESC in the XRT only lasted 3 hard bash days. I think this is a win for the Kraton as it is old old!!! Maybe some real hard bashes with both of them will leak out the weakness of each one....Thanks for the great video!
When really had bashing I’d give it to the XRT just because of the Xmaxxes durability record over the Kraton. In this scenario on the track, I got what you see.
@@ExocagedRC As I don't disagree! I have beat on my XRT, and it has been pretty solid. But no real crashes or really bad ;landings, so time will tell. But XRT is a Great buggy!!!
Tug of war
Hi just watched your video it's alsome bro the traxxas XRT is the best way forward then the arrma kraton it has a lot more power and punch level I think then the arrma kraton we will see time will tell guys
I think the tires were the biggest difference.
if you are a casual leave cars stock like going to hobby town for easy parts sure XRT if you are mad man with upgrades speed and power kraton all day
Hi mate your using the same batteries I think you should use the same tyres that way they would have the same traction. Me personally I'm a arrma man all the way 🥰🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 another great video mate 👍🦘🤣🤣
i wish i had such a track in my area. i am sometimes on a pump track (when its empty) with my traxxas rustler and not long ago a neighbour from that area came to me complaining about the noise. what a shit country im living in.
Super close match up
I think so too
Problem with that Kraton is the weak chassis that bends easily
It's new, wait until the newness wears off..
I’m this scenario they looked even 🤷♂️
Arrma’s only worthy line is the 6s ebx, change my mind
Well I now have an Ultimate 12S Kraton that’s pretty wild.
Just and a dust cover and that should help.
Traxxas 8s power
You should of used each manufacturer’s recommended battery’s since there designed for each vehicle and who the heck cares how clean one is vs the other. They all get filthy eventually
Ppl like me care 😆 I never even fix em, just pay someone at hobby express to 🤷🏾♂️.
Watch Thunder Rc channel how he abused the XRT..also Kevin Talbot’s channel..
Kraton for the win you have to do more upgrades to do to XRT and also they have a exb version that is a roller and put whatever electronics you want to suit your driving preferences. I do like the XRT and would still get one but if I could have only one it would be the kraton. But I want them both.
K8s exb for me is ultimate big basher/racer with enless options for powerplant, battery size, servo size, tire options. Not to mention it looks far more menacing
7:37 sounds like the center shaft is already bent on the Xrt👂👂👂
Not sure on that. I did run the Raminator tires on it before this.
@@ExocagedRC definitely sounded like it was rubbing. I commented before I finished the video and you addressed the noise at the end👍👍
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Rcdude81
really gets down with the xrt and finds the weak points. Stock gearing is trash etc.
The kraton sounds faster.
They we go. You going Down arrma kraton 8S. XRT will defeat you.
Arrma bendy banna junk!!!
Kraton all the way..Trashas juts prices me outta the game
The kraton has more to offer me with its ability to go with any servo i want and driveline is way stronger on the k8s. The servo, gears and plastic of the xmaxx were trash and broke way to much for me. I truly love all rcs, but I always find my ARRMA rigs have done better for my money......
Arrma tough
Please invite me to the EXOPLEX🙏
Come on