Redcat Vigilante 8S 1/5 RTR 4WD Electric Brushless Monster Truck (Blue) w/2.4GHz Radio
About this part
Large Scale Off-Road R/C Monster Pickup Truck
Get ready to unleash the power of the 1:5 scale Vigilante, the latest marvel in large-scale radio control monster trucks. Designed for adrenaline-fueled off-road action with a powerful 8S capable Hobbywing electronic system for raw monstrous stunts and bashing sessions with the body and style to match it!
About The Vigilante Monster Truck
Scale and Appearances
To match the performance and durability of the Vigilante, Redcat equipped this beast with an aggressive classic 80's style lifted monster truck, a period that inspired pickup trucks and will stir up positive feelings of monster truck nostalgia! This highly detailed body features front and rear clamp style body mounts, roof skids for added protection with internal supports, classic chrome roll bar, composite bed rails and injected molded bumpers with integrated LED-ready front push bar!
Electronics & Drivetrain
Powering this massive beast are the proven and reliable 8S capable Hobbywing 4985 1250kV brushless motor and 160A ESC that provides an extremely smooth, predictable and responsive throttle control, paired with the high torque 70kg steering servo to give the Vigilante all the power needed for instant wheelies, stunts and hardcore tire shredding! With great powers, comes great responsibilities, to handle this powerful electronics, Redcat made sure the drivetrain was beefed up and ready for hash punishment! Fitted with a heavy-duty all metal three gear differentials with splined outputs, hardened steel driveshafts and a rigid aluminum motor mount!
Chassis & Suspension
The rigid high ground clearance chassis with heavy-duty metal upper braces design provides a true monster truck appearance and character and allow the Vigilante to tackle harsher and chunkier terrains with ease! When it comes to handling, Redcat fitted this powerful beast with 24mm adjustable coil-over aluminum shocks and external adjustable limiter straps and 4-wheel fully independent suspension design! Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast or a newcomer to the hobby, the Vigilante offers an exhilarating and immersive experience that's sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Get ready to unleash the beast and conquer the off-road like never before with the Vigilante
Features:
- Fully assembled, painted and Ready-To-Bash!
- Classic 80's styling pickup truck body
- Extremely rigid high ground clearance chassis design with heavy-duty metal upper braces
- Heavy-duty suspension arms and aluminum hubs
- Fully protected driveline including three gear differentials with splined outputs
- Powerful 8S capable Hobbywing 4985 1250kV brushless motor and 160A ESC
- Hi-Torque 70kg steering servo
- 24mm Adjustable coil-over aluminum shocks with adjustable limit straps
- Clamp style body mounts
- Massive 8x3.7 inch open lug off-road tires mounted on satin chrome wheels
Includes:
- (1) Vigilante 8S 1/5 RTR 4WD Electric Brushless Monster Truck
Needed To Complete:
- LiPo Batteries:
- 6S Completion: (2) 3S (11.1V) LiPo Batteries w/XT90 Connectors
- 8S Completion: (2) 4S (14.8V) LiPo Batteries w/XT90 Connectors
- Compatible Battery Charger
- (4) AA Batteries for Transmitter
Specifications:
| Scale | 1:5 |
|---|---|
| Length | 759.5mm |
| Width | 585mm |
| Height | 335mm |
| Wheelbase | 495mm |
| Weight | 24lbs (10.88kg) |
| Ground Clearance | 95mm |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Input Voltage | 6-8S LiPo Battery |
| Assembly Level | Ready-To-Run |
*NOTE: Ready-to-Run models come equipped with all electronics and include the transmitter needed for use. Please check the "Needed To Complete" above to make sure you have everything you need to get out and enjoy your RC model.
CA Residents Prop 65 Warning
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...Reviews3.8 · 8 reviews
I have been watching a ton of videos on YouTube about this truck and I am sold....I was planning on getting the XMAXX but for the price and for what you get and the quality of REDCAT and the service of A-MAIN you can't go wrong....I will be getting mine as soon as I get caught up on my Affirm account. Thank you A-MAIN for the platform to gush...LOL
When I first saw the Vigilate I KNEW I WOULD PURCHASE IT!!! This thing reminds me of my 83 Chevy truck i owned in the 80’s. Redcat did a pretty good job on the truck.Im happy with the purchase of this big beautiful beast!!
This is an awesome 1/5 scale!!! You definitely need a large area to run it so keep that in mind. On small ramps it’s not going to do much but on appropriate height ramps this truck will soar. Plan on using 8s if you want to do stunts. Biggest issue so far is the battery tray limits battery length to around 140mm and 48mm height. I have had some pretty bad landings already and nothing has broken.
Arrived a day earlier than expected,I broke a front a arm first day i had it and amain reimbursed me the cost of the front a arms to my original cost due to the fact that they did not have any in stock to send me a+ amain, have bought and will continue to be buying more from amain hobbies
Awesome truck after some aluminum diff housings, I like it more than my xmaxx, jumps beautifully and stock electronics have plenty of power!
Reviewers generally praise the Vigilante's size, looks, jumping ability and power from the stock electronics, with several owners saying they prefer it to the XMAXX. Recurring criticism concerns battery compatibility: the battery tray limits packs to roughly 140mm long and 48mm high, so many common bashing packs do not fit. Some owners report early breakage, including front arms, and one reports ESC and motor failures within weeks. One owner reported that the seller reimbursed a broken front arm part due to stock shortages. Several reviews are short or pre-purchase, and the two one-star reviews describe running the truck only briefly before failure.
- + Strong jumping and power
- + Big, attractive scale look
- + Stock electronics powerful
- + Seller support on parts
- − Battery tray size limits
- − Early part breakage
- − ESC and motor failures
- − Parts availability delays