ARRMA Kraton 4X4 8S BLX vs Redcat Vertex-6 1/6 Crawler

Buy the ARRMA Kraton 8S if you want a big, fast basher that jumps, flips and runs hard on 8S out of the box. Buy the Redcat Vertex-6 if you want a slow, technical rock crawler with huge torque and a lower price of entry. The Kraton is the tougher, more proven truck with a stronger parts and upgrade scene, and owners call it durable and fast. The Vertex-6 is a niche crawler with little track record, so pick it only if crawling is your main use.

• Choose the ARRMA Kraton 8S if you want a 1/5 speed monster truck for jumping, bashing and high-speed runs, and you already own 8S LiPo packs and a charger.
• Choose the Redcat Vertex-6 if you want a large 1/6 rock crawler for steep, technical terrain and you care more about torque and control than speed.