One Mad Monster: Kyosho's Mad Crusher VE R/C Monster Truck

By: Tim Gluth

When you think of "dream machines", monster trucks aren't usually the first vehicles to come to mind. However, after you see the latest radio-controlled monster truck model from Kyosho, you may need to shuffle your wish list.

One of their latest machines is the Mad Crusher VE Readyset, a 1/8-scale monster truck featuring brushless power, a 5-link chassis, and style that screams early-80's pickup truck.

From the beautifully detailed body to the massive 150mm x 70mm tires, this truck has style, but does it have the internal parts to match?

Kyosho Mad Crusher RC Monster Truck - Electric (Rear)

At the heart of the Mad Crusher VE is a 2100kv NEON 8 brushless motor (which has been mated to a Team Orion Vortex R8 ESC). All of that power is bolted to durable chassis which uses a 5-link suspension setup for smooth handling performance.

Kyosho Mad Crusher VE Readyset Specs

  • Length: 590mm
  • Width: 376mm
  • Height: 275mm
  • Wheelbase: 351mm
  • Tread: 306mm
  • Tires (F & R): 150×70mm
  • Gear Ratio: 20.52:1
  • Weight: 4,700g(approx.)
  • Radio system: 2.4Ghz
  • Motor: Team ORION NEON 8 2100KV Brushless Motor

Kyosho Mad Crusher RC Monster Truck - Electric (Chassis)

The Kyosho Mad Crusher VE carries a price of $499.99 and will be available from Kyosho's website.  With the style and power that this machine features, I'm sure it will become a quick favorite among R/C and monster truck fans.

Image credit: Kyosho

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