It's a feature that you don't see on many other trucks in this class, especially for the lower price-point of the Kraton. While I think the color choice to be a bit odd given the color of the body (the red and green don't complement each other at all), it's still nice to see so much aluminum stuff already on the truck. There's a lot of red on this truck - all anodized aluminum. Bearings, screws, and steel parts can and will still oxidise. Just make sure to dry it off well, as there aren't any rust-proof trucks out there. Snow, rain, and mud don't pose any problem to the Kraton. Oh, and it doesn't seem like a feature so much as a basic requirement, but all the electronics are waterproof. But looks can be deceiving, and while this servo looks good on paper, our experiences later didn't paint as nice a picture. Considering this truck only runs a single steering servo, this little guy seems up to the job. And it's metal geared, something I wish Traxxas' servos would become. It's a strong one, weighing in at 208oz-in of torque. The steering servo probably bears some mention. Most of the reviews I've done have had some of these little touches, and I'm pleased to find some on the Kraton as well. I also love the thought that went into designing the battery tray for those that did want to run two packs the little feet are designed to offset the two batteries, preventing the wires from getting pinched should the packs try to move. Most vehicles require you to make your own jumper if you want to do that. I love that ARRMA included a jumper for anyone wanting to run a single 4S or 6S LiPo instead of putting two batteries in series. The motor is held in place with a red-anodized aluminum motor mount, would should help to both keep it in place and also dissipate some heat. Plus, you can always gear it up if you want more speed. A lower kv rating means more torque, and torque is essential for these kinds of trucks. The motor is rated at 2050kv, a little lower than the Mamba Monster, which I think is a good thing. It's also rated for up to 6S operation, though we won't be running that high in this review we're keeping it at 4S. The speed control is rated for 180A, higher than even the popular Mamba Monster ESC from Castle. This truck is well-equipped and has features not seen on other trucks at a higher price point. Other stand out features include red-anodized, aluminum, threaded-body shocks, sway bars on the front and rear of the vehicle, a center differential, steel dogbones in the rear and steel CVDs in the front. We'll see how well that holds up it looks sturdy, but who knows? It appears to help the body keep its shape and lessen the blow to the chassis in the event of an upside-down landing. Taking the body off reveals the first stand-out feature: a removable plastic rollbar.
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