ARRMA GORGON Mega 550 1/10 2WD Monster Truck RTA Kit
The ARRMA Gorgon 1/10 2WD Ready-To-Assemble Monster Truck Kit delivers a hands-on building experience with the same aggressive styling and bash-ready durability as the RTR version — now in a customizable RTA format. Assemble the factory-built subcomponents in about an hour, install the included electronics, and hit the dirt with a monster truck you built yourself. This kit includes a Spektrum Smart NiMH battery and USB-C Smart charger for simple, safe charging, and comes with your choice of a pre-painted gunmetal body or a clear body for full customization.
Includes:
- (1) ARRMA GORGON Mega 550 1/10 2WD Monster Truck RTA Kit
- (1) Spektrum SLT Waterproof 2-in-1 40A ESC/Receiver
- (1) Mega 550 14T Brushed Motor
- (1) Spektrum SLT2 2.4GHz Transmitter
- (1) Spektrum S660 Waterproof Digital Steering Servo (84 oz-in @ 6V)
- (1) Spektrum 8.4V 3300mAh 7-Cell Smart NiMH Battery (IC3)
- (1) Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Charger (2S LiPo Ready)
- (1) Set of 4 AA Transmitter Batteries
- Molded hand tools (2.0mm & 2.5mm)
- Instruction Manual
Required to Complete:
- (1) USB Power Adaptor with QC2.0/3.0 18W+
- (Optional) Spektrum 65W USB-C GaN Power Supply (SPMX-1027) for faster charging
Features:
- Ready-to-Assemble kit — build it yourself in about an hour
- Choose factory-finished gunmetal body or clear body for custom paint
- Durable, brushless-ready 2WD driveline
- Updated LiPo-compatible Spektrum 40A 2-in-1 ESC/receiver
- Factory-installed mesh-safe plate for added gear protection
- Full ball bearings — no plastic or metal bushings
- Hidden body mounts for clean monster truck styling
- Bottom-loading battery tray for easy battery swaps
- New cable-tidy routing for clean, secure wiring
- Spektrum S660 waterproof high-torque steering servo
- Spektrum SLT2 beginner-friendly transmitter with 50%/75% speed limits
- Spektrum Smart NiMH battery and USB-C Smart charger included
- 2-Year limited warranty (manufacturer)
Overview:
Perfect for newcomers and seasoned hobbyists alike, the ARRMA Gorgon RTA kit offers a rewarding hands-on build without the complexity of a full kit. Major subassemblies arrive factory-built — you simply follow the step-by-step guide to bolt everything together. The result is a high-toughness monster truck with big attitude, smooth oil-filled suspension, and massive dBoots Chevron MT tires that deliver heavy grip over dirt, grass, gravel, and backyard terrain. With waterproof Spektrum electronics and a brushless-ready driveline, the Gorgon is ready for fun now and even more power later.
Specifications:
- Scale: 1/10
- Vehicle Type: Monster Truck
- Completion Level: Kit (Ready-To-Assemble)
- Drivetrain: 2WD
- Drive Type: Forward/Brake/Reverse
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Motor Size: 550, 14T
- ESC: Spektrum SLT 40A ESC/Receiver (waterproof)
- Servo: Spektrum S660 Waterproof Digital
- Battery: 8.4V 3300mAh 7-Cell Smart NiMH (included)
- Charger: Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Charger (included)
- Connector: IC3
- Chassis: Composite spine design
- Suspension: Independent
- Shocks: Oil-filled coilover
- Gear Pitch: 0.8 MOD
- Pinion: 13T
- Spur Gear: 61T
- Tires: dBoots Chevron MT
- Length: 16.57″ (421 mm)
- Width: 13.15″ (334 mm)
- Height: 9.65″ (245 mm)
- Wheelbase: 11.61″ (295 mm)
- Weight: 5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
- Top Speed: 20+ mph
- Water-Resistant: Yes
- LiPo Compatibility: 2S
- Approx. Assembly Time: 1 hour
- Technology: SLT Protocol
The ARRMA Gorgon RTA Monster Truck Kit is the perfect mix of hands-on building fun and backyard-bash performance. With Smart electronics, tough construction, and easy upgrade paths to LiPo and brushless power, it’s a kit that grows with you and keeps the fun going.





