Kyosho MFR Readyset RC Monster Truck

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Kyosho's latest RC monster truck, the 1/10th scale, .18-powered MFR was announced in May 2008 in advance of its full unveiling at the 47th Shizuoka Hobby Show and an expected release in July 2008. This long-overdue Mega Force replacement (hence the name?) is a new design from the ground up, aiming for agile handling, bashing survivability, and ease of maintenance and repair.

(Information translated & adapted from the product detail page at Kyosho Japan.)

Features

• 1/10th scale
• Shaft-driven 4WD
• GXR18 .18 size engine with large cooling head
• Torque-tuned pipe
• 2-speed automatic transmission with QRC reverse module
• Low front & rear overhangs
• One-touch electric starter with onboard regulator
• 103 cc fuel tank
• KS-302DS digital steering servo
• Nearly equal-length center drives
• Helical gear diffs
• Big-bore shocks with volume-compensating rubber diaphragms

Details

• 3-level chassis tested to withstand 6-foot vertical drops
• QRC reversing module has a neutral mode for safety to prevent engaging reverse while travelling forward
• F/R bulkheads sandwiched between the aluminum upper deck and aluminum bottom skids for rigidity & strength
• Designed for easy disassembly and maintenance
• A-arms, knuckles, shock towers, diffs, and shocks are identical front & rear so you need less different spares
• Full-length electronics compartment keeps the receiver out of dirt's way, holds the throttle/brake and reversing servo securely, and contributes to chassis rigidity.

Readyset Includes:

• Fully assembled truck with factory painted body
• KT-10 3ch transmitter
• Electric starter
• 7.2V sub-C starter battery pack
• Starter charger
• Fuel bottle
• 4-way wrench
• Four hex wrenches

Required to run:

• 8 AA batteries for the transmitter
• 4 AA batteries for the truck (receiver) or rechargable receiver pack
• Fuel

Dimensions:

• Length: 505.5 mm (19.9")
• Width: 418 mm (16.5")
• Height: 230 mm (9.1")
• Ground clearance: 63 mm (2.5")
• Wheelbase: 347.5 mm (13.7")
• Track: 338 mm (equal F/R) (13.3")
• Tires: 145 x 80 mm (5.7" x 3.2")
• Gear ratios: First gear 24.3:1, second gear 15.6:1, reverse first gear 28.0:1, reverse second gear 17.9:1
• Weight: 3,270 g (7lbs 3.35oz)