Hobby Plus Refreshes the Arktos 6x6
If you like unique R/C crawlers, the Arktos 6x6 from Hobby Plus is certainly one of the more interesting models you'll find. Originally released earlier this year, the Hobby Plus team has released version 1.5, offering updated electronics to allow you to more-easily upgrade the motor and ESC to a brushless system for smoother performance.
Along with this brushless-ready update, the Arktos 6x6 V1.5 also features an Xt30 plug on the battery, two new body colors (sand and green), plus black beadlock wheels. In addition to these updates, you can also enjoy improved durability from the revised all-metal transmission gears.
Vehicle Specs:
Length: 372mm
- Length: 372mm
- Width: 135.6mm
- Height: 146mm
- Wheelbase: 165mm / 284mm
- Weight: 880g
- Drive Train: Full-lock 6WD
- Shock: Oil-filled coil springs
- Wheel: Internal bead lock
- Tire: 60mm super soft rubber
- Drive System: 6WD shaft driven
- Axle Type: Portal axles
- Approach angle: 54.2°
- Departure angle: 52.5°
- FDR: Low gear 124.6:1, High gear 31.15:1
Electronics Specifications:
- Transmitter (TX): FlySky 2.4GHz 6-channel full size
- ESC: FlySky 6ch ESC/RX combo (PPX4-grade water resistant) with full light control and plug-and-play ready for brushless systems
- Battery: 7.4V 2S Li-Po 600mAh with XT30 plug
- Motor: Big Block 280 size
- Charger: USB with indicator
- Lights: Complete LED
- Steering Servo: 1.5KG metal gear
- Shift Servo: 1KG plastic gear
- Winch Servo: 1KG plastic gear
Even with these updates, the Arktos 6x6 V1.5 price remains the same as at introduction. For $199.99, you can add this unique 1/18-scale hauler-crawler to your R/C collection for even less with with coupon code RCNEWB10 if you buy from Hobby Plus. Learn more about the Arktos 6x6 V1.5 at hbplusrc.com.
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