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Redcat Racing Blackout XTE PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric Monster Truck with Waterproof Electronics, Blue

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  • Electric Brushless KV3800 Motor, Four Wheel Drive, Heat Sink, and Waterproof Brushless ESC
  • Oil Filled Adjustable Shocks
  • Forward and Reverse ESC
  • 7.4v 3200mAh LIPO Battery & Charger Included
  • Radio requires 8 AA Batteries (Not Included)

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Are you ready for an adrenaline explosion? Fast and powerful, the Blackout XTE PRO is equipped with a powerful KV3800 brushless electric motor, with heat sink, and forward/reverse ESC. Ready to run out of the box, the Blackout XTE PRO is eager to heat up the neighborhood. Complete with LIPO battery and charger, this monster truck has everything needed to get started. Shaft driven 4WD provides you with the necessary traction to maneuver the toughest obstacles and the forward/reverse ESC is beneficial in navigating tight spots. Lightweight plastic chassis, four aluminum capped oil filled coil over shocks, and independent suspension offer rock solid performance as the soft compound monster truck tires leave disaster in their wave. Fear not! A 2.4GHz radio system and waterproof electronics ensure control, for those who dare to unleash the power of the Blackout!.

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Never attempt to re-assemble the motor, ESC, and receiver. These have been carefully calibrated at the factory. Any malfunction incurred by contrived upgrading and modification will void all warranty.


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Redcat Blackout XTE PRO 1/10 Scale Fast Monster Truck Ready to Run 2.4Ghz Hobby Grade
Redcat Blackout XTE PRO 1/10 Scale Fast Monster Truck Ready to Run 2.4Ghz Hobby Grade
Redcat Blackout XTE PRO 1/10 Scale Fast Monster Truck Ready to Run 2.4Ghz Hobby Grade
Redcat Blackout XTE PRO 1/10 Scale Fast Monster Truck Ready to Run 2.4Ghz Hobby Grade
Redcat Blackout XTE PRO 1/10 Scale Fast Monster Truck Ready to Run 2.4Ghz Hobby Grade

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    458 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the speed, value, and fun of the RC monster truck. For example, they mention it's fast, runs like crazy, and is great for the money. That said, some complain about the steering and disagree on quality, performance, ease of use, and battery life.

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    83 customers mention72 positive11 negative

    Customers like the speed of the toy. They say it is fast, enough for beginners, and runs like crazy. Customers also mention that the brushless motor is very fast and powerful.

    "...I have a big yard. So much fun. As it is already fast, I'm thinking about getting a ni-mh battery.Pros:- RTR. Ready to go...." Read more

    "...It is MUCH faster, and it handles like a dream. With the Deerc, it would keep flipping over when taking turns...." Read more

    "...I took the car out my first day and holy crap is it quick!..." Read more

    "...It’s plenty fast enough for beginners and good enough to do backflips and front flips at the skatepark...." Read more

    37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the toy. They mention that it is great for the money, the parts are inexpensive, and the upgraded aluminum suspension is available. Some say that the product is well worth the price.

    "...The Redcat costs about $80-$100 more than the Deerc, but it's well worth it...." Read more

    "...For how fast it goes its pretty cheap. I have the Arrma Granite brushed and this thing is like 4X faster with ease...." Read more

    "...Again this thing is incredibly durable and a great value hopefully I will be able to find parts if needed already ordered larger tires and will..." Read more

    "...Overall this truck is definitely fun and worth the money for what it is but if you already know you’re going to be bashing it to death just spend..." Read more

    30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

    Customers find the fun of the RC car to be great. They mention that it's really fun to drive, and is wild fast fun. They also say that it holds up well on pavement and that it is fun to drift with it. Customers also say it is a fun light RC truck, but delicate. Overall, customers find it to be a blast to run and drive out of the box.

    "...This is not that kind of truck. It's really fun on pavement, and it holds up very well in those types of conditions...." Read more

    "...Overall this truck is definitely fun and worth the money for what it is but if you already know you’re going to be bashing it to death just spend..." Read more

    "...First off the Pro is really fast straight out of the box and is a blast to drive!..." Read more

    "...with this going into this rc car, the redcat blackout is a ton of fun out of the box...." Read more

    131 customers mention69 positive62 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the truck. Some mention it looks to be good quality, while others say it does break pretty easily. The center driveshaft comes apart when hitting things at 45 mph, and the rear bulkhead snaps.

    "...Even the body pins are of better quality. The range on the Redcat is much farther as well...." Read more

    "...- NOT FOR BABIES OR LITTLE KIDS. They will break the truck easily on the first try.- You or someone can get hurt if standing in the way.-..." Read more

    "...The body is still in perfect condition even somehow......" Read more

    "I have had this for a month now and while I will say it does break pretty easily it's also a lot of fun.Pros:..." Read more

    38 customers mention20 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the RC car. Some mention that it runs great, while others say that it only worked for about 10 minutes and was dead. Some say that the car is not waterproof and stops working when it gets wet.

    "My sons first real rc car. Runs and rides great, just an odd gear noise out of box but gonna keep letting him use it. Not broke yet. Works as designed" Read more

    "...Feb 5th, 2015- Stock servo locked up. Tried many possible solutions. I finally gave upand ordered another same servo...." Read more

    "...It’s plenty fast enough for beginners and good enough to do backflips and front flips at the skatepark...." Read more

    "...The steering out of the box is total and complete garbage. The servo saver doesn't work, the design is terrible...." Read more

    15 customers mention10 positive5 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the toy. Some mention it's durable and easy to work on, while others say that parts are hard to get and virtually unavailable.

    "...I watched the video and did the same with my truck. Very easy. 2-3 minutes and you're done.- The truck came out of the box new. Nothing broken...." Read more

    "...Now it's hard to find the replacement part for it." Read more

    "...I'm also impressed with amount of parts available for the Redcat brand, in a lot of reviews that was one of the major complaints, hard to get parts..." Read more

    "...That said, it appears even if I did the parts are easy to find and easy to replace...." Read more

    13 customers mention5 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the toy. Some mention that the batteries last quite awhile, while others say that they don't charge or the charger does not re-charge the batteries.

    "...The day I received it I had issues with the battery and charger it came with, as well as a piece of the chasis that protects the engine coming off...." Read more

    "...The Lipo battery lasts about 25 minutes and looks to be good quality." Read more

    "...Cheap electronics??? Pattern!4th - No binding plug, so I cannot try and re-bind to see if that's an issue...." Read more

    "...I then pull the truck out of the box and notice there’s no charger and the skid plate on the bottom is scratched...." Read more

    13 customers mention0 positive13 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the steering of the product. They mention that it comes out of the box with no steering, and the servo is not even trying. Some say that the steering is too far off and the truck basically drives in circles. Some mention that the wheel fell off the first 10 minutes of use.

    "...stupid fast, cannot take a beating without some mods and has terrible steering issues...and I'm having a blast with it!" Read more

    "...The steering on my Blackout quit working and after looking it over, I discovered the Servo Saver / Servo Horn were stripped and I had no steering. ....." Read more

    "...The other issue I’m having now is the steering servo, getting pretty weak...." Read more

    "...and nothing... I walked over to the truck only to hear the Motor spin freely.. I knew right away that that most likely the plastic spur gear was shot..." Read more

    Awesome < $200 Truck! First hobby grade r/c.
    5 Stars
    Awesome < $200 Truck! First hobby grade r/c.
    I have recorded many videos of blackout xte pro truck either from my smartphone or mini cameras. You can find them on YouTube if you search for Blackout XTE PRO.[...]-------------------------------------------------------------BROKEN PARTS SINCE THE FIRST DAY:-------------------------------------------------------------- Body cover- body mount- Battery cover (crack) *solution- velcro straps- Part C Hubs Unit L - BS213-011 (back left wheel)- Few clips are bent but still useable.- Stock steering servo died/locked up. <- Replaced with Savox SC-1256TG.- Differential Gearbox bulkhead Upper - BS213-010A-------------------------------------------------------------UPGRADES:-------------------------------------------------------------Feb 2016- Ordered a new LiPo Battery. Zippy 2s 7.4 5400mAh 35c HARDCASE.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~March 2015- Ordered another complete wheels/tires/rims - 135mm / 5.3 inches.Not all wheels/tires/rims that I have bought are the same. Some are for winter (ie: snow/ice) only and others for year-round.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Feb 14th 2015- New servo arrived. Savox SC-1256TG.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Feb 9th 2015- Wheels/tires arrived from China. Shipping time close to 2 weeks. Fits right on the truck.If you are interested, search for '0703-3002' on Google. $32 for 4. Diameter:128mm=5.04in. Width:57mm=2.25in.I have also bought few (regular and waterproof) servos just in-case one stop working.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Feb 7th 2015- I have bought some items to put together a 360* spinning video camera on topof the truck.-------------------------------------------------------------UPDATES:-------------------------------------------------------------Feb 2016- Upgraded lipo battery to Zippy 2s 7.4 5400mAh 35c HARDCASE. Faster and more punch than the original battery that came with the truck.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~March 2015- Labor issue on the West Coast is over. Most parts are available now. I usually buy parts from redcat racing directly. However I sometime buy from dealers (East Coast- quicker shipping time) on eBay. I also bought several complete tires/wheels/rims (5in, 5.3in, 5.5in) on eBay. Honestly, 5.5in is too big- when turning completely left or right, the front wheels touches on the body causing the truck to slow or flip.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Feb 18th, 2015- While snow bashing, the truck jumped off the snow far and fell onto the street. The body cover and one of the body mounts broke. I have ordered a new body cover but the body mount is not in stock.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Feb 14th, 2015- New servo arrived. Savox SC-1256TG.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Feb 5th, 2015- Stock servo locked up. Tried many possible solutions. I finally gave upand ordered another same servo. I am also looking for a different *waterproof* servo ifI can find one that fit in the tight space.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Feb 3rd, 2015- My new part 'C Hubs Unit L - BS213-011' arrived. The truck is now running.I have also bought mini cameras / video camcorders and few things. I have uploaded few videoson YouTube. 3M Dual Lock Re-closable Fastener SJ3551 Velcro is VERY STRONG.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jan 25th, 2015- I rammed the truck into my car and broke/snapped the part that hold the wheel.Videos- 1) [...][..]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jan 24th, 2015- Recently, I noticed a wheel was wobbling. I thoughtsomething had broken but I was relieved to find the steering link armon one of the wheels popped off. I just had to pop it back on the wheel ball-shaped thing.The truck is doing really great. Lots of rolling, flipping, and bumping.Some parts pop off (from hard flipping and jumping) but I'm able to put them back in place.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jan 17th, 2015- I checked all the screws I bought and was ableto find one that fits in the servo arm screw hole.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jan 10th, 2015-I have ordered 5 different screw parts listed in the manual.So I guess when I get them, I will find the correct screw.Still no respond from Redcat Racing. So if you buy from Redcat racing,then except no help (you are on your own).Rating go back up to 4 for screw parts availability.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Jan 8th, 2015-A small screw connecting the arm thing from servo to wheels is missing.I didn't know until I noticed I could not steer (left/right) the truck.It must have fell out somewhere outside since it might not have been properly screwed in.I checked the drawing in the manual for parts and sadly, no ones not evenredcat racing have it- part# BS213-044. OUT OF STOCK.I emailed (on 7th) to Redcat Racing and have not heard since then.At this point, I found a small screw after looking through stuffs thatI collected over the years. It is small enough to fit in the hole but thelength is a bit short. It is a temporally fix until I get the new part I need.I can run the truck but slow or I will lose this screw again.So no respond and no part (BS213-044) available force me to drop the rating to 3.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Dec 20th, 2014-No problem running the truck in the cold. The coldest I have run the truck is 18F.The only problem I have is leaves get sucked in by wheelsso sometimes I have to stop and clear them out.-------------------------------------------------------------I have owned radio control toys: on-road cars (back in 90s), hovercraft (2000s and now not working), and a motorcycle (running since late 90s).Now fast forward (10-15 years?) to now, starting few years ago I wanted another r/c car that can run on the grass. At first, I was looking at those big sized rc truck toys. They are big BUT run SLOW or nothing. Then I came across 'hobby grade r/c'. I was kind of scared because of price, lipo battery worries, and those requirements to keep the car in shape (ie: maintenance, replace or upgrade parts). It took me time to get over those worries.Then the hunting start. I looked at traxxas, redcat racing, losi, associated, exceed rc, himoto, team associated, hpi racing, and so on. I narrowed the list by choosing the following options: rtr, truck, battery (NiMH or Lipo), waterproof, and brushless motor. I then looked at what available and narrowed down further with price, when it was released, and reviews by who have owned them.I must admit I like those trucks (rustler vxl, stampedes) from Traxxas. However their prices were way too high- nearly $200 more. I finally decided that the Redcat Racing Blackout XTE PRO is right for me. Its a good start.I got the truck out of the box and followed the instruction manual. Charging took little over 1 hour. Put the battery in the truck, connected the plug, and outside it go. I tested the controller and the truck making sure everything working great. Then I started speeding it up when I got comfortable enough. I tried not to over do it. Flipped it few times. Some time later it got to cold for me outside and went back in. After checking the truck, I noticed the front-end part of the body cover broke. Not a big problem as I knew from others who have this truck or similar from redcat racing. You can see the image I uploaded: [...]All in all, I REALLY LOVE IT. I have a big yard. So much fun. As it is already fast, I'm thinking about getting a ni-mh battery.Pros:- RTR. Ready to go. The only one thing you need to do is to bind a rc transmitter to a receiver. Look up on YouTube. I watched the video and did the same with my truck. Very easy. 2-3 minutes and you're done.- The truck came out of the box new. Nothing broken. No oil spill like some have said.- BIG 1/10 scale. About 17 inches long and 11 inches wide.- Awesome lipo battery (7.4v 3200mAh).- FAST. I mean really crazy FAST. You need a big yard or field to run this truck. It possible to go slow when you learn how to use the controller.- I did not have to change or adjust any parts of the truck.Cons:- NOT FOR BABIES OR LITTLE KIDS. They will break the truck easily on the first try.- You or someone can get hurt if standing in the way.- While learning with the truck, I flipped it and broke/chipped the front-end part of the body cover. Not a big deal since I knew from feeling the body cover and reviews from people who have bought from redcat racing as well. You can see the image I uploaded: [...]- Would be nice to have option to buy a harder body cover to allow flipping or bumping into something (not on purpose though).- You have to take the body cover off to turn on/off the truck. Annoying. Toys usually have a switch on the side or bottom.- No safety bag? Reading about dangers of lipo batteries, I think safety bag should be included.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2014
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome < $200 Truck! First hobby grade r/c.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2014
    I have recorded many videos of blackout xte pro truck either from my smartphone or mini cameras. You can find them on YouTube if you search for Blackout XTE PRO.
    [...]

    -------------------------------------------------------------
    BROKEN PARTS SINCE THE FIRST DAY:
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    - Body cover
    - body mount
    - Battery cover (crack) *solution- velcro straps
    - Part C Hubs Unit L - BS213-011 (back left wheel)
    - Few clips are bent but still useable.
    - Stock steering servo died/locked up. <- Replaced with Savox SC-1256TG.
    - Differential Gearbox bulkhead Upper - BS213-010A

    -------------------------------------------------------------
    UPGRADES:
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    Feb 2016- Ordered a new LiPo Battery. Zippy 2s 7.4 5400mAh 35c HARDCASE.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    March 2015- Ordered another complete wheels/tires/rims - 135mm / 5.3 inches.
    Not all wheels/tires/rims that I have bought are the same. Some are for winter (ie: snow/ice) only and others for year-round.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feb 14th 2015- New servo arrived. Savox SC-1256TG.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feb 9th 2015- Wheels/tires arrived from China. Shipping time close to 2 weeks. Fits right on the truck.
    If you are interested, search for '0703-3002' on Google. $32 for 4. Diameter:128mm=5.04in. Width:57mm=2.25in.

    I have also bought few (regular and waterproof) servos just in-case one stop working.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feb 7th 2015- I have bought some items to put together a 360* spinning video camera on top
    of the truck.

    -------------------------------------------------------------
    UPDATES:
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    Feb 2016- Upgraded lipo battery to Zippy 2s 7.4 5400mAh 35c HARDCASE. Faster and more punch than the original battery that came with the truck.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    March 2015- Labor issue on the West Coast is over. Most parts are available now. I usually buy parts from redcat racing directly. However I sometime buy from dealers (East Coast- quicker shipping time) on eBay. I also bought several complete tires/wheels/rims (5in, 5.3in, 5.5in) on eBay. Honestly, 5.5in is too big- when turning completely left or right, the front wheels touches on the body causing the truck to slow or flip.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feb 18th, 2015- While snow bashing, the truck jumped off the snow far and fell onto the street. The body cover and one of the body mounts broke. I have ordered a new body cover but the body mount is not in stock.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feb 14th, 2015- New servo arrived. Savox SC-1256TG.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feb 5th, 2015- Stock servo locked up. Tried many possible solutions. I finally gave up
    and ordered another same servo. I am also looking for a different *waterproof* servo if
    I can find one that fit in the tight space.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feb 3rd, 2015- My new part 'C Hubs Unit L - BS213-011' arrived. The truck is now running.
    I have also bought mini cameras / video camcorders and few things. I have uploaded few videos
    on YouTube. 3M Dual Lock Re-closable Fastener SJ3551 Velcro is VERY STRONG.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Jan 25th, 2015- I rammed the truck into my car and broke/snapped the part that hold the wheel.
    Videos- 1) [...]
    [..]
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Jan 24th, 2015- Recently, I noticed a wheel was wobbling. I thought
    something had broken but I was relieved to find the steering link arm
    on one of the wheels popped off. I just had to pop it back on the wheel ball-shaped thing.
    The truck is doing really great. Lots of rolling, flipping, and bumping.
    Some parts pop off (from hard flipping and jumping) but I'm able to put them back in place.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Jan 17th, 2015- I checked all the screws I bought and was able
    to find one that fits in the servo arm screw hole.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Jan 10th, 2015-
    I have ordered 5 different screw parts listed in the manual.
    So I guess when I get them, I will find the correct screw.

    Still no respond from Redcat Racing. So if you buy from Redcat racing,
    then except no help (you are on your own).

    Rating go back up to 4 for screw parts availability.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Jan 8th, 2015-
    A small screw connecting the arm thing from servo to wheels is missing.
    I didn't know until I noticed I could not steer (left/right) the truck.
    It must have fell out somewhere outside since it might not have been properly screwed in.

    I checked the drawing in the manual for parts and sadly, no ones not even
    redcat racing have it- part# BS213-044. OUT OF STOCK.
    I emailed (on 7th) to Redcat Racing and have not heard since then.

    At this point, I found a small screw after looking through stuffs that
    I collected over the years. It is small enough to fit in the hole but the
    length is a bit short. It is a temporally fix until I get the new part I need.
    I can run the truck but slow or I will lose this screw again.

    So no respond and no part (BS213-044) available force me to drop the rating to 3.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Dec 20th, 2014-
    No problem running the truck in the cold. The coldest I have run the truck is 18F.
    The only problem I have is leaves get sucked in by wheels
    so sometimes I have to stop and clear them out.
    -------------------------------------------------------------

    I have owned radio control toys: on-road cars (back in 90s), hovercraft (2000s and now not working), and a motorcycle (running since late 90s).

    Now fast forward (10-15 years?) to now, starting few years ago I wanted another r/c car that can run on the grass. At first, I was looking at those big sized rc truck toys. They are big BUT run SLOW or nothing. Then I came across 'hobby grade r/c'. I was kind of scared because of price, lipo battery worries, and those requirements to keep the car in shape (ie: maintenance, replace or upgrade parts). It took me time to get over those worries.

    Then the hunting start. I looked at traxxas, redcat racing, losi, associated, exceed rc, himoto, team associated, hpi racing, and so on. I narrowed the list by choosing the following options: rtr, truck, battery (NiMH or Lipo), waterproof, and brushless motor. I then looked at what available and narrowed down further with price, when it was released, and reviews by who have owned them.

    I must admit I like those trucks (rustler vxl, stampedes) from Traxxas. However their prices were way too high- nearly $200 more. I finally decided that the Redcat Racing Blackout XTE PRO is right for me. Its a good start.

    I got the truck out of the box and followed the instruction manual. Charging took little over 1 hour. Put the battery in the truck, connected the plug, and outside it go. I tested the controller and the truck making sure everything working great. Then I started speeding it up when I got comfortable enough. I tried not to over do it. Flipped it few times. Some time later it got to cold for me outside and went back in. After checking the truck, I noticed the front-end part of the body cover broke. Not a big problem as I knew from others who have this truck or similar from redcat racing. You can see the image I uploaded: [...]

    All in all, I REALLY LOVE IT. I have a big yard. So much fun. As it is already fast, I'm thinking about getting a ni-mh battery.

    Pros:
    - RTR. Ready to go. The only one thing you need to do is to bind a rc transmitter to a receiver. Look up on YouTube. I watched the video and did the same with my truck. Very easy. 2-3 minutes and you're done.
    - The truck came out of the box new. Nothing broken. No oil spill like some have said.
    - BIG 1/10 scale. About 17 inches long and 11 inches wide.
    - Awesome lipo battery (7.4v 3200mAh).
    - FAST. I mean really crazy FAST. You need a big yard or field to run this truck. It possible to go slow when you learn how to use the controller.
    - I did not have to change or adjust any parts of the truck.

    Cons:
    - NOT FOR BABIES OR LITTLE KIDS. They will break the truck easily on the first try.
    - You or someone can get hurt if standing in the way.
    - While learning with the truck, I flipped it and broke/chipped the front-end part of the body cover. Not a big deal since I knew from feeling the body cover and reviews from people who have bought from redcat racing as well. You can see the image I uploaded: [...]
    - Would be nice to have option to buy a harder body cover to allow flipping or bumping into something (not on purpose though).
    - You have to take the body cover off to turn on/off the truck. Annoying. Toys usually have a switch on the side or bottom.
    - No safety bag? Reading about dangers of lipo batteries, I think safety bag should be included.
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