Introduction

Experienced bashers can shred big-time with the 1/5 scale ARRMA® KRATON™ 8S BLX 4WD Speed Monster Truck. DESIGNED FAST and DESIGNED TOUGH, it’s ready-to-run out of the box and comes with nearly everything you need — just add your preferred batteries and charger. The supplied Spektrum™ DX3 3-channel transmitter and SR6100AT AVC® (Active Vehicle Control®) receiver take full advantage of the innovative telemetry technology found in the included Spektrum™ Smart Firma™ brushless motor and ESC. Download the free Spektrum™ Dashboard App to your mobile device to view motor RPM, ESC temperature, receiver voltage, drive pack voltage and more data in real-time. Dial-in extra stability with the radio’s AVC® system to carve corners and nail jumps without letting up on the throttle. The KRATON 8S BLX 4WD is capable of 55+ MPH speeds in optimum driving conditions using an 8S LiPo (2 x 4S LiPo batteries) and optional pinion gear (available separately). The speed potential is amazing — and you’ll be able to use it all.
Features

Laser-etched aluminum anodized chassis plate
Strong composite chassis side pods
Triangular structured center brace system for maximum durability
Oil-filled adjustable shocks with massive 20mm bore
Ultra-thick composite front and rear shock towers
Easy-access 3-bolt sliding motor mount for quick motor removal
Aluminum motor mount and hubs
Heavy-duty drivetrain
Durable steel driveshafts throughout
Easy-access front and rear diff module design
All-metal diff outdrives and gearbox internals

Easy-access waterproof electronics module
Heavy-duty dual spring servo saver
Multi-split spoke wheels
Durable wheel hubs for increased strength
Multi-terrain dBoots® COPPERHEAD™ 2 SB tires
Ultra-tough truck body and decals
High downforce wing
Integrated internal body protection tower
Spektrum™ DX3 3-channel 2.4GHz Radio with SR6100AT AVC® Receiver
Spektrum™ Firma™ 160A Smart ESC
Spektrum™ Firma™ 1250Kv Brushless Motor
Spektrum™ S905 Metal-Geared Digital Servo
2-year limited warranty

Overview

Bigger than big and engineered for brute power and toughness, the ARRMA® 1/5 scale KRATON™ 8S BLX 4WD Speed Monster Truck takes your bashing ability to the next level. Its metal-reinforced design lets you blast up, over, and through bruising obstacles without worry. Metal shafts, turnbuckles and outdrives, plus all-metal internal gears, give the drivetrain and suspension system unstoppable strength. The anodized aluminum chassis plate features composite side pods and a triangular center brace for maximum durability. Ultra-thick composite front and rear shock towers hold massive 20mm bore, oil-filled adjustable shocks that soak-up bumps and jolts.

The power that sends the KRATON™ 8S BLX 4WD Speed Monster Truck charging easily over challenging terrain comes from its 1250Kv Spektrum™ Firma™ brushless motor. The torque and acceleration is incredible. For quick access, the motor is mounted with three bolts onto a sliding aluminum mount.

The waterproof electronics module — also designed for easy access — houses and protects more innovative Spektrum™ equipment. ARRMA® has equipped the KRATON™ 8S BLX 4WD Speed Monster Truck with a state-of-the-art Firma™ Smart 160A ESC and SR6100AT AVC® (Active Vehicle Control®) receiver. Innovative connectivity enables all the Smart electronics to send valuable telemetry data to the included Spektrum™DX3 3-channel transmitter without requiring multiple wires, sensors, modules and links. Just download the free Spektrum™ Dashboard App to your mobile device, which connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to the DX2E transmitter. Then you can view motor RPM, ESC temperature, receiver voltage, drive pack voltage and more data in real-time.

The ultra-tough KRATON™ truck body with high-downforce wing is available factory trimmed, painted and decaled in two striking color schemes. A center protection tower on the chassis interfaces with the roll cage for increased body durability. It all rides on multi-split spoke wheels with strong, durable aluminum wheel hubs, and multi-terrain dBoots® COPPERHEAD™ 2 SB tires with a tread pattern designed for extreme, all-terrain action.
Needed to Complete

(2) 4S LiPo Batteries (SPMX50004S50H5 Spektrum™ Smart 14.8V 5000mAh 4S 50C LiPo Hardcase Recommended)
Compatible Charger (SPMXC1010 Spektrum™ Smart S2100 AC
Charger 2X 100W Recommended)
LiPo Charging Bag
(4) AA Batteries

What’s in the Box?

(1) KRATON™ 8S BLX SPEED Monster Truck
(1) Spektrum™ DX3 3-channel 2.4GHz Radio with SR6100AT AVC® Receiver
(1) Spektrum™ Firma™ 160A Smart ESC
(1) Spektrum™ Firma™ 1250Kv Brushless Motor
(1) Spektrum™ S905 Metal-Geared Digital Servo [40kg-cm; 556 oz-in @ 7.4V]
(1) Product Manual

Key Features

Bold styling that’s aggressive with a focus on class-leading durability
Inspired by the ergonomically-recognized Spektrum™ DX5 Pro and DX5C transmitters
Water-resistant* chassis design protects against minor splashes
Dual lanyard mounts provide radio safety and accessibility
Surrounded rubber-bumper chassis protection
Built-in front chassis guard offers user-inspired accessory mounting options
Simple capacitive-touch control panel responds to the touch of your finger
Intuitive software based on user-tested functionality that’s clean and simple
Innovative thumb-steering lever makes one-hand operation safer and more precise
Non-slip removable rubber hand grip and off-road treaded steering wheel
Built-in telemetry capability (telemetry compatible devices sold separately)
Convenient built-in tool storage compartment
Large easy-to-read LCD screen
Five-channel, full-proportional versatility
Frequency-agile, Spektrum™ DSMR® 2.4GHz technology
Program and fine-tune compatible receivers with AVC® technology
Bind-progress screen displays status and frame rate
Includes the compact Spektrum SR515, 5-channel DSMR sport receiver
Compatible with DSM2® receivers

*The DX5 Rugged instruction manual details water resistance limitations.

Needed to Complete

Nothing! Everything you need to enjoy your DX5 Rugged is included.