So a bigger front bumper on the Arrma is bad, but a bigger rear bumper on the Traxxas is good? Plastic above the Traxxas shock tower provides protection, but in an Arrma it causes damage? You don’t have to buy EXB diffs, spend $200 more, and upgrade the Kraton RTR. Just get an EXB from the start. It’s in the same price range as a Sledge and is the fairer comparison. THEN the comparison becomes much different. The EXB has the better front bumper, LSD diffs, thicker arms, 7075 aluminum everywhere including the chassis, shock towers, chassis supports, etc. How do the Sledge’s plastic chassis supports and shock caps compare now? While you try to sound fair, I think a bias and motive are showing. Time will tell which is more durable, the Sledge or EXB. But by comparing to a Kraton RTR instead of an EXB, you’ve already decided to make a video that will put the Sledge ahead.

I have stuff from Traxxas and Arrma as well, but listening to this review you would think the Kraton is a POS...such a biased review from a Traxxas fanboy.

I’ve seen all the reviews on these vehicles and this is the BEST REVIEW on the internet!! Great job! Love the insight!! You are the man!! Keep making your vids. I always find them fun and entertaining! Peace ✌🏽 out!!

I enjoy you honest presentation, you are brave enough to show you have a favorite, yet still give credit where you see benefits in ALL that you compare

This is awesome! And really cool of the hobby shop to lend you those killer RC's to make a video. 👍💯🔥👊

This is EXACTLY the review I was waiting for. I’ve only recently found your channel, but I love it. There’s no one else I’ve found as observant as I am, reviewing rc’s. Thank you, sir!! Have a great weekend!

Hahaha good review mate and the way you show your enthusiasm is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see a video about the orange Sledge you have pre-orderd and can't wait to buy a Sledge myself!

Great video, awesome comparison from Arrma & Traxxas you have answered a few questions that some other KZfaqr’s have left out! Thanks brother much appreciate 😉👍🏼💯I ordered mine last week(red) green one looks good as well!!

Thanks for the information awesome video keep up the good work already got mine traxxas sludge pre order and stay safe ✌️

Really enjoy your videos buddy I've been a fan for a long time! Enjoy the new truck!

Man this is the video I was thinking of making. Great job!

Brilliant review as always. I don't own a traxxas as yet, but if I was to buy one the new sledge would be my first. In fact I'm 95% sure I'll buy one in the next few months. Thanks for sharing. Your opinions are always very helpful in my dissisions when buying a new rc. I'm actually excited about buying my first traxxas. John

I like the plated springs on the Kraton. Won't rust as easy as the Traxxas springs. It also looks like the Sledge might have a suspension tie bar that is painted or anodized blue. That would be a big improvement over the xmaxx where the tie bar is plain steel and rusts out like crazy. Overall I think these trucks would be way better if the manufactures paid more attention to corrosion protection. Makes it look nicer longer and easier to work on later.

Awesome video! Both of these trucks look amazing! I just wish the Sledge wasn't quite so expensive.

Looking foward for their first runs

I'm saving up for a Sledge this summer. 😍

Just an amazing comparison! 😍 Well done and thank you so much for sharing! 👍💪🙏😘

I really enjoyed this video. You explained so much about the Sledge and gave me many of the answers to many of the questions I had about the vechile. So much so that I am no longer going to trade it for something else which I had been strongly considering. Having owned several Arrma's I had been wondering why Arrma vechiles seem to have a "looser" feel to the wheels/driverrain with more wheelspin and/or rotation when either initially engaging or taking your finger off the throttle during different driving conditions. Conditions such as cornering then releasing the throttle and accelerating, there is more play in the wheels. I did not realize that the weight of the diff fluid is the cause of that and that Traxxas uses a heavier weight compund. It almost feels like Traxxas vechiles require more steady engagement of the throttle in some instances which now that I know there is nothing wrong with the vechile I am completely fine with it. I recently had gotten pretty used to the Typhoon 6s and Talion so I had been comparing it to them. Sometimes it is nice to have that but understanding that better really helped out.

I would love you too compare this with the erevo. Which is most fun to drive? Which one has better steering in air? Which one is the best basher in term of quality.

Great presentation and review, man☝🏾

Best comparison vid I've seen so far! Thanks! Definitely makes me interested in picking up a sledge

Can confirm, getting the broken screws out of the diff case when that Kraton's bumper breaks is indeed a pain in the derriere. Though it took mine a high-speed head-on impact into a lighting post to break that thing. Surprisingly, nothing else broke. Thankfully, the front hinge pin brace (the red piece right behind the bumper on Kraton) can be easily pulled out when the screws break, so you get about half an inch of bolt to hang on to with pliers. Other than that, been fairly happy with mine :)

Awesome comparison ! Really cant wait to see what you think ! Im with you less fixing diffs wing mounts and more driving

I just got my Sledge so far been great haven’t been into rc cars in 30 years wow is all I can say thanks for sharing 😊😊😊😊😊

Wow first time in a long time I've watched a KZfaq video until the end. What a great in depth video on two rc's that I wish I could buy. Thanks again for a great video. Stay blessed.

I don’t think it’s worth 200 more. I like the Talion over both of them. The Talion’s super fast and easy to drive plus it’s lighter than both.

Great freaking video dude. Like and favorite from me!!

Sounds like your going to be owning the sledge, good choice it looks like a well designed stable rig. Looking forward to some more vids on it, also super cool design how that body comes off.

awesome rc's and great overview of both,have a great weekend brother

Great review. You did a good job on the comparison 👍🍻

Great comparison. Love the new body shell mount. But added body pins to battery mount. 🤷😁

Really appreciate the in depth detail comparison. Just what I wanted to see. Thanks! I'm sub'd

I'll add my personal experience to this. My E-Revo 2.0 escs died with traxxas batteries. BOTH of them. The second one popped and it wasn't even warm. I can see why someone who hasn't had the experience would tend to blame the user, but at least in my case it was the product.

Nice in depth and relevant video bro thanks. Can’t wait to get my hands on one. They’re like impossible to purchase right now 😭

Appreciate all the info but a run comparison would have been nice …

awsome review both cars a great hopefully i can get my sledge soon to see if it lives up to the hype

The sledge is nice but the kraton 6s exb is the best basher. It’s 470 plus 200 for all electronics and that $670 and stock from its very durable but you can make it bulletproof with $130 worth of upgrades. So if you ask me get sledge if your more of a beginner and kraton 6s exb if you want a bulletproof car that you can keep sending 50 feet plus high.

Are those mud guards on the non 1st release models ? They come up as an optional upgrade part .

I think Traxxas did a great job on the Sledge. I’d buy one but I have a Xmaxx so I’ll just stick with that

You can make the rear a-arm debris guard out of lexan very easy for the Arrma. I made a pair and they hold up well.

Very awesome to see another rc fan here in Georgia. In in "north" Georgia. I wish there were some good rc places up here in my area for me and my kiddo to take our rc truck to. He has arrma notorious 6s v5 and I have the traxxas xmaxx 8s. Both a little modded and beat the hell out of 😂 😂.

What kind of run time do you get with the sledge???

I appreciate what you did on this video some of the comparisons and some of the things that Traxxas did I believe our good upgrades. I love both I have both armor and Traxxas. So now I understand why the Sledge so much. I get it upgrades oil shocks braces. Yes, Traxxas did their thing on this car.

How did you get one?

That's an accurate comparison for sure. I know I'm going to buy one. Thanks for the informative video.

With all of the other review videos out, I felt I was waiting for your video for a true comparison. Thanks man!

Best comparison ever nice job boss. Keep it up.

Sledge seems absolutely worth it over Kraton. But I never liked Kraton or truggies in general and despite Sledge having some awesome details and obviously being a tank, I still like E-Revo a lot more and hope they release a 3.0 with some of these upgrades, especially the new body mount system and those moulded fixed links. They can keep all the aluminium off of it, rear brace is enough 😅

The only thing I don’t like about the slidge is can’t put a bigger motor but yea traxxas all ways kills it on the gears love traxxas and arama cars do enjoy all of them good video

Great video man, I like seeing the RTR Kraton compared to the sledge. Everyone else is comparing the EXB with the sledge. I love the sledge under the body, but I wish they would have used an update erevo style body in stead. Looking forward to seeing upcoming videos with the sledge!!

I've only recently found your channel but after watching a dozen or so of your videos i would have been shocked if you said anything else. You do love Traxxas gear. 😀

You sound like you have your mind already made up about which car you like better lol. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on one. Great video.

Been looking forward to your view on this.

Won't the center diff cups wear out super fast on the sledge? My E Revo 2.0 they wear out just on the wheels, let alone driving the whole front and rear diff.

Well the Nero didn't look like a traxxas either only the shock placement

Nice video, my son is trying to talk me into taking up this hobby. I may have to drive down to that hobby shop. Thanks for sharing this.

The Sledge looks very durable but by far the best part is the solid one piece camber and toe links. I dont care what company you refer to but the only reason to have adjustable toe and camber links is for a racer, not so great on a basher.

Thanks for all the information you always give a good informative breakdown of what’s going on with these cars.I ended up going with the Sledge purchased the Sledge because of what you described. Can you tell me why is that open slit underneath the bottom of both the trucks with the gear being expose? Debris can get in there and mess up stuff.

Wow that's crazy ...that's the hobby shop I go 2 as well in Stockbridge...👌🏽👍

I was really hoping you would review this truck. I love my E Revo just like you but the Sledge answers every one of the weaknesses (very few lol) of the E Revo and then some. I was surprised the Sledge wasn't more expensive to be honest. But it does "look" like it is going to be worth it. Only a dozen or so bash sessions will tell us the truth. I've already started saving for mine. Thanks for the video. And thanks to Stockbridge Hobby store.

What is better, 2 3s lipo or 1 6s lipo for the sledge or in general. I'm considering getting a sledge as my first rc car

After 2 years research I recently purchased a SCX10 III(a beta tester I am not) This here Sledge might also earn my favor if it proves as good as it looks. Thanks for the comparison.

Been saying it for years….Arma diffs lead the field in SUCK.

Sounds like this review is paid for by traxxas lol.

I’m new to your channel and it is AWESOME!! Now that I know you’re in Atlanta, I’d LOVE to bash with you on that amazing yard and layout you have. I have a TYPHON 6s, but not enough space to let it stretch its legs!! lol. Great video

I just randomly came across your channel via KZfaq search. ( I subscribed ) Great video and side by side comparison of the two vehicles. I think also part of the lawsuit Traxxas used against ARRMA was they infringed on some patents.

Great comparison 👏🏿

Great video..a lot of info..thanks

What a great vid and what a small world! I’m literally right down the road in Augusta! Subbed. Traxxas Sledge is the gentleman’s choice!

Actually the higher the kv the more rpm the motor has but less power but with less kv there’s more power/torque but less rpm and that’s why you can also put a higher gearing in it

It should be compared to the Kraton 6s EXB only! The EXB would be about the same price and is way better, period.

Your landscaping is NICE!

Excellent informativ video. no-one does this stuff with this much off passion....grande! Actually money scuker companies like Traxxas and Arrma should pay you for this kind of information. You help people to close the right RC car. Both are great cars for the right driver! Wish you would some RC boat videos. I am you would be even more impressed ridding a boat ;-))) Thanks again LoL have you kidnapped the cars? :-)))) PS I would go for the traxxas but I am saving up for an Xmaxx now

I can't wait for your XRT video

For everyone’s info, Traxxas sued Hobbico Inc. more details are at case number 18-10055 if you google it. Pretty interesting read.

Great comparison man. I'm using this for some decisions currently haha. Cheers 🍻

Thanks great explanation 👍

Man. The only two Traxxas vehicles I have, are a Summit and a Maxx I got during their sale which came with widekit. Both under $500 each. Would love a Revo or Sledge, but a bit steep for me.

Thanks for the information awesome video keep up the good work traxas stuff

Yea but the Nero wasn't the knockoff it was better totally differenthad locking diffs like the summit , I don't buy that story it was just the legal road they needed to try put there #1 rivals out of buis and it worked . Good review 👍 I agree everything else love my arrmas but diff maintaince is a must unlike traxxas my typhon did hang with the maxx in longevity for a while but I had more hrs on the typhon and did have to do a couple bearings on the maxc

Good review man u pointed out so much good info thanks I'm definitely getting the Sledge I love all brands arma Traxxas team corally my favorite

At 10:40 , it did fix the problem of the broken bolts, the wing mount looks and feels loose after a few hard landings. Just fixed mine and it broke wing, wing mount, shock mounting tower. Parts weren’t bad at all, we’ll see what’s next 😂

Just getting into the rc hobby bought my first rc mt a few months ago a redcat kaiju I love it just the parts arent local and alil cheap(not durable)......ordered a sledge 6s earlier today had the hardest time trying to choose between the kraton or the sledge

Awesome video!

i love the look of the sledge! how has it lasted up? i’m new to rc and the sledge looks really well built!

Looks like it might be possible to flip the motor towards the back and relocate the esc. They do it to arrmas all the time. And look like it might just be possible with the sledge. I gotta look at it some more. But they need to just make these motor braces for all sizes with adjustment height so we can do this for any trucks. Iv searched and searched for a support or even a 3d print that cradles it.

Based on what I have watched in other videos that compare these two as well, I believe the Kraton has proven to be much better. Cheaper, better built what else can we ask for?..

KV doesn't matter at all it's just the rotation of the motor. The simple way to judge how powerful a motor is is simply by size to be honest unless you want to get technical size is probably the best teller of performance

Getting a RTR kraton is kinda pointless. Just get the exb roller. Traxxas made like an extrem bash version to compete against the kraton then the comparaison would be better against the EXB’s RTR. I have yet to hear someone who is a fan of the exb RTR. I was able to build a kraton exb and get it running for 75-100$ more than the RTR but i have every upgrade the RTR doesnt have. The chassis both bent so far. Both wing mounts are wear items. The fix people have found for the wing mounts on the arrmas are 3D printed wing mounts from 3D RC. Made out pf TPU the RPM are more flexible and durable than the factory mount but still break pretty easily. Tbone is just too rigid and breaks other stuff

8:10 it's for preventing your driveshafts and shock shafts from getting sandblasted and pitted. Drive shafts will rust, shocks will leak otherwise.

Anyone know why he stopped making videos? More than 1 year since the last one.

U R on piont with this review. Thanks for your honest and simple comparison of those two trucks. Keep up the good work man

It looks like Traxxas finally made a real RC for a change. It also looks like Traxxas used the Arrma as its Inspiration. Welcome to the world of hobby grade RC Traxxas!

I was waiting for your opinion! The Sledge will be my next RC-Truck and yeah, I'm sure it is worth the price. Here in Germany the Sledge costs (820€) ~900$ and will be available online in May... I'm very excited and can't wait for it! Thanks you for the video! Greetings from Germany!

I like the thicker fluid. But I feel like these two companies went to the opposite extremes. If I pick one up I’ll be using 1 million to start. I have slightly thinner in my erevo and love it. 20 is great in the xmaxx but a bit too thick for everything else, especially the maxx

Sledge will be the next victim to my collection. I see the sledge need a bumper. An I will take that ese. Off an put a max 5 or 6 in. Well done trexxas. Beautiful design

So the kraton is not able to drive with the stock diff oils, the turnbuckles break constantly, the motor flops around, the bumper shears the screws off and the wing also destroys the screws and the body is too hard to take off because of the bodyclips

You should do a video of the exb kraton and sledge.

In the Traxxas Sledge are also this pins in the diffs!

Excellent review! You filled on the gaps some of the other good reviewer’s missed! Nice job. Plus you highlight Ed the DIFF situation! Finally someone hits it right. Seems Traxxas has engineer’s that understand how vehicles should work.