TEST DRIVE
CEN
MG10-MT3
■ RTR ■ NITRO ■ OFF-ROAD
A SOLID BASHER AT
A SWEET PRICE
WORDS MARK RONGE
PHOTOS JOSEPH ARTHUR
CEN HAS BEEN OFFERING
quality RTR packages for some
time now that appeal to bashers
and racers alike. The MG10 series
of off-road trucks has gone
through numerous upgrades and
changes, leading to the most current version of the monster truck,
version three. What sets apart this
RTR from the competition are the
components included. It is rare in
a 1⁄10-scale vehicle to receive a
computer radio capable of features such as 10-model memory,
dual rates and all sorts of other
features. Couple this with good
servos and a strong engine, and
you’ll have a perfect basher suitable for those new to the hobby
and experienced drivers alike. This
model sports 4WD, is capable of
challenging the roughest terrain
and handles well. Everything is
truly set up to allow the user to run
the monster truck straight out of
the box. The endpoints were programmed correctly, and it looked
like the truck was trimmed from
the factory. On paper, everything
looks great. How will it run? Read
further to find out!
Type 1⁄10-scale RTR 4WD nitro monster truck
Price $200 (varies with dealer)
Top speed 36mph
Wheelbase 11.1 in. (282mm)
Width 12. 7 in. (322mm)
Weight, as tested 5. 5 lb. (2,495g)
Spur/pinion 55/13
Final drive ratio 12.4:1
Chassis High-impact composite
plastic
Differential(s) Front bevel-gear differential; rear 3-gear transmission
Shocks 4 plastic-bodies fluid-filled
SPECIFICATIONS
