Kyosho KB10W Mad Wagon VE 1/10 4WD Electric Truck Kit
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Popular Monster Truck in Unassembled Kit Form
The Kyosho KB10W Mad Wagon VE 1/10 Electric 4WD Truck Kit offers enthusiasts an unassembled version of the popular 1/10 EP Mad Wagon Monster Truck that was first launched in 2022. This kit allows users to gain a deeper understanding of the vehicle's structure and insights into tuning and maintenance. Although the kit requires assembly, certain complex components come pre-built and ensure even those with limited remote-controlled car experience can complete the assembly with ease. The kit also includes many parts previously available only as optional upgrades, creating a highly tuned model at a lower cost.
About the Mad Wagon VE Kit
Pre-assembled Components
Despite being an unassembled kit, the KB10W Mad Wagon VE simplifies the assembly process by pre-building the most complex parts. The front, center, and rear gearboxes come pre-assembled and ensure that even beginners can complete the kit without much hassle. This thoughtful inclusion significantly reduces assembly time and allows users to focus on understanding and enjoying the vehicle.
Upgraded Standard Parts
The kit version of the Mad Wagon VE includes numerous parts that were previously only available as optional upgrades. This feature ensures that users get a highly-tuned model right out of the box, offering excellent value for money. Standard inclusions such as the aluminum oil shocks, machined steel bevel and ring gears, and high-grip tires enhance the truck's performance and durability, making it a superior choice for both entry-level and competition-grade enthusiasts.
Customization and Styling
This KB10W Mad Wagon VE kit features an unpainted ultra-scale body inspired by 1980s-era station wagons, allowing users to customize their vehicle to their liking. The kit includes plated parts such as bumpers and grilles that don't need painting and an updated decal set that recreates true-to-scale realism. Additionally, the body is equipped with light buckets compatible with optional LED units (KYO97054-4B) available separately, offering further customization options to create a unique and personalized look.
Features:
- Chassis kit approximately 30% pre-assembled
- Shaft-type 4WD chassis with double wishbone suspension
- Lightweight chassis with various standard upgrade parts
- Wagon-style ultra-scale body
- Body light buckets compatible with optional LED unit (KYO97054-4B)
- Full ball bearing specifications for drive efficiency
- Telescoping resin universal shaft to reduce drive loss
- Equipped with high-grip 2.8in tires and wheels
- Equipped with a wheelie bar that prevents flipping under hard acceleration
- Unassembled kit offers a better understanding of the vehicle structure
Includes:
- (1) KB10W Mad Wagon VE 1/10 Electric 4WD Truck Kit
- Product Manual
Needed To Complete:
- (1) 2-Channel Transmitter & Receiver
- (1) Steering Servo
- (1) ESC
- (1) Motor
- (1) 2-3S LiPo Battery
- (1) Compatible Battery Charger
- Paint for Body
- Tools for Assembly
Specifications:
| Scale | 1/10 |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4WD |
| Power Source | 2-3S LiPo (7.4-11.4V) |
| Length | 18.58in (472mm) |
| Width | 13.78in (350mm) |
| Height | 7.8in (198mm) |
| Weight | 127.34oz (3610g) |
| Wheelbase | 11.61in (295mm) |
| Assembly Level | Kit* |
*Tech Note: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that requires assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.
Manuals:
User Manual
Exploded View
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews5.0 · 3 reviews
This is my first RC kit and I loved the process. I wish I got it at the black Friday price instead of regular price, but them the breaks. Otherwise an amazing product from Kyosho.
The Mad Wagon is a very nice kit. The quality of the parts is excellent. The build was enjoyable from start to finish. If you are building this kit, definitely use thread lock on the pre-install center drive cups on the front and rear diffs and tighten (check) the slipper clutch (mine was way to loose). I also increased the front shock oil viscosity from 400 to 500cst (I think). For electronics I used a Hobbywing 10BL120 ESC (fit perfectly) the stock Kyosho brushless motor (a take off from Ebay), a Dumborc receiver (Dumborc transmitter is the DDF-350) and a 9imod 55kg HV servo. I painted the shell in Tamiya Gunmetal gray and did a custom decal livery using the supplied decals and decals from the Turbo Scorpion and Javelin. I was going for a vintage "race support vehicle" look. After taking a month of admiring the car a doing easy runs as a shakedown, this car drives fantastic. The handling is surprisingly excellent for a "Basher". It is definitely a 3s car, however, it is still a blast on a decent 2s battery. Mine will handle 4s (haven't tried it yet). It also jumps very well The reality is that this kit has such a great price point at under $300. The KB10 chassis is excellent, a kit version that has the look of the original Kyosho beetle, would sell very well. Especially to the 80's kid that has grown up. I have been in the hobby since 1987. 2025 is the first time I built a Kyosho, the Turbo Scorpion was it. I have since built a Javelin, a Dune Master SB, and now the Mad Wagon. I still love my Tamiya's too.
It is built like a tank and the chassis i used in a custom build that came out excellent . Easy to build with robust 1/8 scale components that i think will be bullet proof. Chassis is a stout aluminum with some machining to lighten it up . YES i do recommend this to anyone with a budget that just wants to bash and have fun without breaking the bank .
All three reviewers rate the Kyosho KB10W Mad Wagon VE kit 5/5 and describe the build as enjoyable and straightforward. Reviewers praise the quality of the parts, the sturdy aluminium chassis, and its suitability for bashing. One reviewer notes that the centre drive cups on the front and rear diffs should be secured with thread lock and that the slipper clutch was loose out of the box and needed tightening. Another reviewer changed the front shock oil and fitted a third-party brushless ESC, motor, receiver and servo, reporting that the ESC fit well. One reviewer said they would have preferred a sale price. Reviews are few and mostly from owners who modified the kit, so confidence is moderate.
- + Easy, enjoyable build
- + High-quality parts
- + Sturdy aluminium chassis
- + Good value for bashing
- − Diff centre drive cups need thread lock
- − Slipper clutch loose out of box
- − Price felt high to one buyer