{"id":56486,"date":"2024-03-07T10:55:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discountrcparts.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=56486"},"modified":"2026-03-27T21:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T02:01:00","slug":"redcat-ascent-18-1-18-scale-rtr-rc-crawler-blue","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/discountrcparts.com\/index.php\/product\/redcat-ascent-18-1-18-scale-rtr-rc-crawler-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Redcat Ascent-18 1\/18 Scale RTR RC Crawler (Blue)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite being new to the small-scale crawling scene, Redcat is introducing competitive, feature-rich mini crawlers at an unbeatable price to capture the market&#8217;s interest. With experience in the 1:10 scale crawling community, Redcat brings the same level of quality and affordability to the 1:18 scale crawler market with the Ascent-18. Packed with high-end features like ball bearings, hex drive hardware, portal axles, and a powerful 180-sized motor, it offers exceptional performance in a compact size. With an impressive steering angle for maneuverability, the Ascent-18 is built for success. Its precision metal geared micro servo and aluminum chassis rails provide stability and control, while portal axles and machined aluminum spools ensure reliable traction. With a front tilt body mounting system for easy maintenance and a high-quality 2.4Ghz radio system for precise control, it&#8217;s ready to run out of the box.<\/p>\n<h3>Includes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1:18 scale brushed RC crawler<\/li>\n<li>2.4 GHz radio system<\/li>\n<li>750mAh 2S lipo battery<\/li>\n<li>Battery charger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required to Complete:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 AA batteries from transmitter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Features:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ball bearings:<\/strong>\u00a0The Ascent-18 uses ball bearings, instead of bushings, throughout the vehicle to ensure smooth operation and longevity, setting it apart in the 1:18 scale crawler market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hex hardware:<\/strong>\u00a0We have used high quality hex hardware for durability and ease of routine maintenance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impressive steering angle:<\/strong>\u00a0The Ascent-18 features an impressive amount of steering. Its steering angle helps the Ascent-18 to pull through tight situations while navigating its way through gnarly obstacles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision metal geared micro servo:<\/strong>\u00a0The included Hexfly HX-M4K 4kg coreless metal gear micro servo may be small, but it packs a punch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aluminum chassis rails:\u00a0<\/strong>A 2mm flat rail aluminum chassis is the perfect balance of strength and performance. It\u2019s lightweight allows the Ascent-18 to glide over obstacles while providing a rigid backbone for stable performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portal axles:<\/strong>\u00a0Portal axles offer the benefits of increased ground clearance and reduced torque twist. Metal portal gears, ring gears and pinion gears are used to ensure the Ascent-18 runs smoothly time after time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Machined aluminum spools:<\/strong>\u00a0The machined aluminum spools help to maintain constant traction to all four tires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>7mm wheel hexes:<\/strong>\u00a07mm wheel hexes allow the driver to choose from many popular wheel and tire options on the market today.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aluminum capped oil filled shocks:<\/strong>\u00a0Smooth action aluminum-capped oil filled shocks ensure consistent performance on every trail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powerful 180 sized motor:<\/strong>\u00a0The included 180 size motor is the biggest motor we could fit in such a small crawler. Additionally, there are already many motor upgrade options on the market today that will drop right into this amazing little crawler.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Front tilt body:<\/strong>\u00a0The Ascent-18&#8217;s front tilt body mounting system simplifies maintenance and enhances its aesthetic appeal. The quarter turn locking mechanism makes keeping up with body clips a thing of the past.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2.4Ghz radio system:<\/strong>\u00a0The included high quality 2.4Ghz radio system offers dual rates, channel reversing and trims for precision control. The receiver and ESC, which are built into a single compact unit, keep weight to a minimum and also maximize this tiny crawler\u2019s chassis real estate. Ready-To-Run (RTR): The ascent-18 is completely Ready-To-Run and includes all electronics, radio, rechargeable 750 mAh 2S LIPO battery pack and charger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Available brass performance hop up parts include:<\/strong>\u00a0Inner portal axle box, outer portal axle box cover, servo mounting bracket, diff covers, front\/rear upper links, front\/rear lower links, steering link, center skid plate, and wheel hexes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Available aluminum performance hop up parts include:\u00a0<\/strong>Servo mounting bracket, diff covers, front\/rear upper links, front\/rear lower links, steering link, shock bodies, center skid plate, and servo horn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Available steel performance hop up parts include:<\/strong>\u00a0Steel transmission gear set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite being new to the small-scale crawling scene, Redcat is introducing competitive, feature-rich mini crawlers at an unbeatable price to capture the market&#8217;s interest. 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