Redcat The Machete 1/6 4WD 4S & 6S Monster Truck [VIDEO]

From Redcat Racing:
Redcat introduces the Machete 1/6 Scale Brushless Electric RC Monster Truck, the newest additions to their off-road car lineup. The Machete replaces the favored 1/6 Scale Shredder; a fan favourite for the previous 6 years.

A Redcat spokesman mentioned “clients have been asking for 6S functionality within the Shredder, and right here at Redcat, we worth buyer suggestions”. Over the final 12 months Redcat has been working arduous to revise the Shredder to make it 6S succesful. However, the crew finally determined that the perfect method was to create a model new design from scratch. The purpose was to create a car that might deal with the intense calls for of a 6S energy provide whereas outperforming the Shredder in each approach. This new design needed to be secure, enjoyable to drive, straightforward to manage and sturdy. The result’s the Machete, a platform that isn’t solely sturdy sufficient to deal with the calls for of 6S, but in addition performs exceptionally effectively when outfitted for 4S.

Redcat is aware of that whereas a 6S succesful 1/6 scale monster truck has been requested, a few of their clients desire to solely run 4S. That is why Redcat created two separate variations of the Machete; the Machete 4S and the Machete 6S. Regardless of which one you select, the ready-to-run Machete comes pre-assembled and doesn’t embrace a battery or charger, permitting you to make use of your favourite batteries and chargers.

While each the 4S and 6S Machetes are extraordinarily sturdy and share lots of the similar elements, there are a number of main variations between the 2. The Machete 6S features a stronger 7075 aluminum chassis, a 6S succesful ESC and motor, a bigger motor warmth sink, a bigger motor cooling fan, a barely bigger pinion gear and a special coloration physique.

Both automobiles embrace excessive efficiency oil-filled differentials within the entrance, rear, and middle, which give ultra-smooth dealing with and stability. Each differential might be tremendous tuned with totally different viscosity diff oils to change the Machete’s dealing with. Thicker oil within the middle diff gives a wild journey, making it simpler to air out the entrance wheels, whereas thinner oil gives extra stability and extra management whereas cornering, for race impressed efficiency. A laser etched aluminum chassis might be discovered on each automobiles and the physique makes use of a cab ahead design that’s full with arduous plastic skid plates and physique armor to guard it from injury. The aggressive trying physique is made out of a versatile polycarbonate materials that’s confirmed to carry up effectively in the summertime warmth, in addition to the winter chill. The Machete additionally features a wing and wheelie bar for added stability, permitting for higher management and maneuverability.

The Machete is constructed for enjoyable and features a heavy responsibility 4WD powertrain with beefy gears and CVA axles entrance and rear. High energy plastics are used all through the chassis and each the shock towers and decrease A-arms have been engineered with captured shock finish mounts. Large bore, oil crammed, coil over shocks take in the terrain so you may keep on the throttle. The shocks, together with a number of different machined aluminum elements, have been anodized in a wealthy pink coloration for an excellent trick look. The Machete’s all terrain directional tires are comfortable sufficient to seize traction wherever it may be discovered, but agency sufficient to offer good put on traits.

While the Machete is a alternative for the Shredder, it’s a fully new car. “We’re thrilled to introduce the Machete as the most recent addition to our lineup,” mentioned Redcat. “We’ve listened to our clients’ requests and created a car that not solely meets, however exceeds their expectations. The Machete is the right mixture of energy, stability, and efficiency that may take your bash classes to the subsequent degree.” So whether or not you resolve on the Machete 4S or 6S, you’ll be able to slice up the competitors and go away them within the mud.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Machete: Assembled w/ Electronics
ESC: 6S: 150A ESC w/ Dual XT90 Battery Connectors
4S: 120A ESC w/ Single XT90 Battery Connector
Motor: 6S: 4074 / 4S: 3674
Radio: 2.4GHz
Chassis: 6S: 4mm Black Anodized 7075 Aluminum Chassis
4S: 4mm Gunmetal Anodized Aluminum Chassis
Drive System: 4-Wheel-Drive w/ CVA Axles Front and Rear
Differentials: Three Oil Filled Gear Differentials
Transmission: Single-Speed
Length: 692mm
Wheelbase: 441mm
Suspension: Independent Front and Rear
Shocks: Large Bore Coil Over, Oil Filled Shocks

Needed to finish:

• 4S- (1x) 4S LIPO
• 6S – (2x) 3S LIPO or (1x) 6S LIPO
• LIPO Battery Charger
• 4x AA Batteries for Controller

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Available March 6, 2023

Machete 4S Price: $399.99
Machete 6S Price: $499.99
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