You can compare any two trucks if you want. No one is stopping you or anyone else. @Outcastblxnut said they were very different trucks and it's hard to disagree. The XMaxx has a plastic HCG chassis. The K8S has an aluminum LCG chassis. The K8S has a longer wheelbase. The K8S has a ride height of 2.56 inches. The XMaxx is 4 inches. The K8S is wider by 2 inches. The overall height of the XMaxx is 13.79 inches versus the K8S at 10.47 inches. Am I doing ok so far? The dry weight of the K8S is 24lbs, 4oz. I'm not sure about the XMaxx weight, but it's significantly lighter.
So it's pretty clear that they are shaped differently. That doesn't mean you can't compare them and the general consensus when you compare them is that they are set up to do different things. The K8S excels at handling and stability. The shorter wheelbase, lighter XMaxx excels at stunts and wheelies. The K8S is easier to jump farther and more level than the XMaxx. Out of the box they are the same speed. The XMaxx is more of a true monster truck with its shorter wheelbase and higher center if gravity. The Kraton feels more like a giant truggy with oversized wheels, just like its 6S little brother (which Arrma labels a monster truggy).
So I think I covered everything. I even said in an earlier post that the XMaxx is more durable stock vs. stock. If there is anything you disagree with in this post, please feel free to point it out. Have a great day ???
You can compare a stick to a rock,I don't really care. End of the day, 1/5 scale traxxas MT lives on, 1/5 scale arrma MT BROKEN!
I'm done arguing with you on this thread..