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1/8 · Desert truck

Beetle

The KBT Beetle is KKPIT's 1/8 scale desert truck. It comes as a clear-body kit to paint, in painted editions, and as a ready-to-run truck, so you can start with the box that matches how much building you want to do.

Scale
1/8
Type
Desert truck
Chassis
KBT
From
£199.99
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KKPIT KBT SP 1/8 Desert Truck – Kit Only
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Kit

Build it your way. Painted and clear-body kits are available, so you can choose a finished livery or paint your own. Check each listing for what is and is not included.

Ready to run

Built and ready to drive. Our free battery offer applies to kits and ready-to-run cars alike.

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The Beetle, explained

About the KKPIT Beetle (KBT SP)

The KKPIT Beetle is a 1/8 scale electric desert truck with a Beetle-style body, built on the KBT SP chassis. It is full-time four-wheel drive with three differentials and four-wheel independent suspension, and it uses Ackermann steering for predictable handling at speed.

KKPIT builds the structural parts, from the chassis base to the arms, steering column and connectors, from 7075-T6 aluminium. The motor mount is adjustable and takes motors from 36 x 42 up to 78 size, and the pinions are hardened steel.

We stock the Beetle in several forms: a kit-only desert truck, painted editions such as the CS071 Deep Blue and CS072 G-Beetle kits, a clear-body kit if you want to paint your own, and a ready-to-run truck. Buying from our UK warehouse means a UK address, UK dispatch and a UK team to ask.

Ways to buy

  • Kit only: build it with your own electronics. Motor, ESC, servo, radio, battery and charger are not included.
  • Painted kits: CS071 Deep Blue and CS072 G-Beetle.
  • Clear-body kit: supplied clear, so you paint it yourself.
  • Ready-to-run bundles include a metal 25KG servo, a 3660 brushless motor, an RTS E150 brushless ESC and a Dumbo X4 4-channel radio. You choose your body shell on the listing.

Parts and upgrades

Every Beetle part we list is matched to the model, from suspension arms and shock parts to drivetrain and body mounts. Use the Beetle parts list to see only what fits, then order in-stock parts from our UK warehouse.

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Spec sheet

Scale
1/8 desert truck
Chassis
KBT SP (modified KONE platform)
Length x width x height
590 x 280 x 210 mm
Adjustable wheelbase
356 to 360 mm
Ground clearance
40 mm
Drive
Full-time 4WD, three differentials
Suspension
Four-wheel independent
Steering
Ackermann
Battery fit
144 to 165 mm long, 51 mm wide, 65 mm high
Motor mount
Adjustable 6061-T6, 36 x 42 up to 78 size

Figures are from KKPIT’s own product information. Check the listing of the exact edition you want.

Questions

Beetle FAQs

What size is the KKPIT Beetle?

It is a 1/8 scale desert truck measuring 590 x 280 x 210 mm, with an adjustable wheelbase of 356 to 360 mm and 40 mm of ground clearance.

Is the KKPIT Beetle four-wheel drive?

Yes. It is full-time 4WD with three differentials and four-wheel independent suspension.

Which batteries fit the KKPIT Beetle?

Packs up to 165 mm long (minimum 144 mm), 51 mm wide and 65 mm high fit the KBT SP chassis. See the batteries we list for KKPIT.

What is included in the Beetle RTR?

Ready-to-run bundles include a metal 25KG servo, a 3660 brushless motor, an RTS E150 brushless ESC and a Dumbo X4 4-channel radio. You choose your body shell on the listing.

Do you ship KKPIT from the UK?

Yes. We are an authorised UK KKPIT dealer and ship from our UK warehouse, so there is no import duty or customs wait. In-stock items ship from the UK. Backorder items are clearly marked and ship when stock arrives.

What is the free battery offer?

Our free battery offer applies to KKPIT kits and ready-to-run cars. The offer details are shown on the listing.

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