1/18 High Performance Ready-To-Run Mini Rock Crawler
This is the Ascent-18 1/18 RTR 4WD Rock Crawler from Redcat. Embrace the thrill of scale rock crawling with the Ascent-18, a high-performance crawler that brings the excitement of larger-scale models into the compact 1/18 scale. Packed with features typically found in larger-scale crawlers, the Ascent-18 offers enthusiasts a capable and affordable option for tackling challenging terrains and obstacles.
About the Ascent-18
Portal Axles
The portal axles incorporated into the Ascent-18 crawler provide a significant advantage on challenging terrains, offering increased ground clearance and minimized torque twist. Utilizing durable metal portal gears, ring gears, and pinion gears, these axles ensure consistent performance, allowing the Ascent-18 to navigate rough trails smoothly and efficiently. Moreover, the crawler’s remarkable steering angle enhances its agility, enabling it to maneuver effortlessly through tight spaces and conquer formidable obstacles with ease. To maintain optimal traction, machined aluminum spools are employed, ensuring stability across all four tires. Additionally, with 7mm wheel hexes, drivers have the flexibility to select from a wide range of wheel and tire options available in the market.
Chassis
Crafted from 2mm flat rail aluminum, the chassis strikes a perfect balance between strength and agility, enabling the Ascent-18 to effortlessly glide over obstacles while maintaining stability. Its lightweight construction enhances maneuverability without compromising structural integrity, providing a sturdy foundation for consistent performance. The portal specific chassis implemented in the Ascent-18 crawler reflects a commitment to durability and performance. Featuring high-quality hex hardware, the chassis ensures both resilience and ease of maintenance, vital for sustained performance on challenging terrains.
Electronics
This micro ready to run rock crawler comes equipped with a powerful 180 size brushed motor. Paired with the all-in-one ESC/receiver combo, this crawler is ready to hit the trail. A Hexfly HX-M4K servo delivers plenty of torque to steer the front wheels. The included 2.4GHz transmitter allows for nessasary trim functions to keep the truck running true. The 750mAh 2S LiPo battery ensures plenty of runtime for awesome adventures.
Features:
- Ball bearings offer smooth operation and longevity
- Incredible steering angle provides enhanced maneuverability
- Precision metal geared micro servo provides powerful and precise steering feel
- Aluminum chassis rails offer a lightweight, yet rigid foundation
- Portal axles increase ground clearance and reduced torque twist with metal portal gears
- Machined aluminum spools offer consistent traction
- 7mm wheel hexes offer compatibility with popular wheel and tire options
- Aluminum capped oil filled shocks provide smooth and consistent performance
- 180 sized motor gives reliable, high torque power
- Front tilt body simplifies maintenance and improves aesthetics
Includes:
- (1) Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler
- (1) 2.4GHz Radio System
- (1) 750mAh 2S LiPo Battery
- (1) Battery Charger
Needed To Complete:
- (4) AA Batteries for Transmitter
Specifications:
| Scale: | 1/18 |
|---|---|
| Length: | 218mm (8.58”) |
| Width: | 130mm (5.12”) |
| Height: | 114mm (4.49”) |
| Wheelbase | 152mm (5.98”) |
| Weight: | Varies |
| Power: | Electric |
| Input Voltage: | 2S (7.4V) |
| Assembly Level: | Ready-To-Run |
*Tech Note: Ready-to-Run models come equipped with all electronics and include the transmitter needed for use. Please check the “Needed To Complete” above to make sure you have everything you need to get out and enjoy your RC model.
Manuals:
User Manual
This product was added to our catalog on March 8, 2024
Tim Sheldon Thursday, Mar 14 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) I own 10+ micro-crawlers from all the big names and love to compare and upgrade them… all bought and paid for myself. IMHO, Redcat hit a home run with this one. I’d sum it up like this…. Redcat arrives to the micro-crawler scene well past fashionably late but comes with a solid no excuses no apologies offering that totally blows away Axial and Traxxas in terms of stock crawling capability and product value. The fact that it’s $99 at initial release is amazing because it approaches ‘Fury FX118 good’ on the rocks. Electronics are very good. Motor runs dead silent and slow crawl is proper good. Body size is nearly identical to C10 SCX24. Wheelbase is the same 155MM as many other popular 1/18s and the gladiator/powerwagon SCX24s, although track width is substantially wider than the SCX24s.Stock wheels/tires are VERY good, although also very light. It’s unfortunate they are glued on. Servo is a bit slow, but totally makes up for it with plenty of torque. Turning radius, while good, is not class leading. It will benefit from overdrive gears in the front portals (available but already out of stock at this point in time). One other minor nit is that there are a couple places where philips screws can be found, but really not many, and not an issue at all. All in all, it’s an excellent product that differentiates itself from, and significantly outperforms, it’s competition and punches well above it’s weight. 4 customers found this review helpful. Robert A Schwartz Verified Owner Saturday, Mar 16 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) Very impressed with the Ascent 18 especially after upgrading wheels/tires and adding some brass! The motor/trans are geared a little high for slow crawling but once you get use to it and are super light on the throttle it does amazing. I really feel like this one is a huge value, yes the upgrade parts are a bit expensive and I will probably replace the steering servo and motor but I still feel it’s an excellent value and a rig that is worth putting money into to make it even better!.
Metal gears, great shocks, bearings throughout, a great body and design, super solid. I like the simplicity of the body as well and it’s only 14 bucks to get a brand new one! 2 customers found this review helpful. Dana Webb Verified Owner Saturday, Mar 23 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) I absolutely love it. I have the Trx4m and this seems more zippy that that body has popped off the front a few times but the rear has always stayed locked in. I liked it so much i just bought rhe grey one as well. Imo the most fun ive ever had for $100 in r/c 1 customer found this review helpful. Arvin L. Verified Owner Friday, Aug 8 2025 (7 weeks ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) Beastly crawler for its scale, especially for the price. Made some quick free upgrades by trimming the fenders to remove tire rub, relocated shocks to the most inner mounting position to lower its height slightly for a lower center of gravity, added wheel weights and moved the battery to the front platform for front-end traction and stability on inclines and trimmed the corners of servo for improved steering. I haven’t purchased any upgrades as I only run it indoors on makeshift crawl courses in the house. I’m working on an outdoor crawler course in my backyard, once that’s ready I can begin to upgrade its parts for additional performance. Floyd Durham Verified Owner Monday, Mar 24 2025 (6 months ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) Bought one this weekend and amazed at how well it does. The battery lasted at least an hour on the original charge. It will crawl until it is straight up and down. I’m 65 and only got it because my son has an RC and it’s to fast for me to be able to not crash it but a rock crawler is perfect….love it so far! Forrest Crabbe Verified Owner Sunday, Nov 10 2024 (11 months ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) Great little truck, better out of the box than both my mildly modified scx24’s Chris Kutcher Verified Owner Sunday, Sep 29 2024 (12 months ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) By far the best 1/18 crawler on the market puts all the others to shame do some minor upgrades and it’s all most unstoppable the other makers are way overpriced and they must be totally upgraded to even come close to the REDACT Kevin Edwards Verified Owner Wednesday, Sep 11 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) What a great little crawler redcat hit a homerun with the Ascent 18. I have its big brother the Ascent 1/10 also and I like the 1/18 more! D F Verified Owner Wednesday, Jul 31 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) This is a cool little RTR truck. I’d have given it 5 stars except the drive shaft comes apart incredibly easily if the wheels bind at all. That led me to an upgraded driveshaft, and wheels and tires, and brass links… and a second ascent 18, and mods for it. 4 stars is for stock. 5 stars all the way once its modded. Noel Verified Owner Wednesday, Jul 24 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) One of my new favorites as an RTR coming right out of the box. Chassis is very sturdy and looks to be ready for any type of terrain Mark Hey Daddy 61 Verified Owner Friday, Jul 19 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) Usually not a fan of anything less than 1/10th, this one changed my mind . I bought two ! Very happy with it. But more important happy with Amain! David Mungarro Verified Owner Saturday, Apr 6 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) The truck is awesome right out the box. The shipping time is top notch.i have will always order from these guys. Thank you for the awesome service Chad Andersen Verified Owner Saturday, Apr 6 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) Great little rig, better quality than I’ve seen from Redcat Racing in the past. 100% worth the hype built up on Youtube. Aaron M Verified Owner Wednesday, Apr 3 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) I was a bit reluctant to buy the Ascent 18 for fear the reviews were all hype. I couldn’t pass up on the initial release pricing so I took the chance and have been pleasantly surprised! I own quite a few small scale crawlers but this one has been impressive right out of the box in terms of capability. Good throttle modulation, nice steering radius. I’d love to see a scaled down lexan Scout body for it but I’m happy with my purchase. Mike Ross Justtryitdiy Verified Owner Friday, Mar 22 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) this would be the smoothest driving RTR I have got. and for the intro price you can’t go wrong. the redcat ascent 18 is very capable. Steve Elliott Verified Owner Sunday, Jan 19 2025 (8 months ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) I ordered a redcat ascent-18 on Jan 7 and haven’t received it. 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful. Rob R Verified Owner Monday, Jul 22 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) I really like this truck. The red metallic looks great
She is way smoother than I thought she would be and wow! she is quiet.
She will be a fun addition to my garage. Thanks AMain ? 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful. Arnulfo Aguilar Verified Owner Wednesday, Jul 31 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) Bought these redcat crawlers for my twin boys . I literally just placed it on the ground, they controlled it for 30 seconds and the drive shaft on both crawlers disconnected -.- that was horrible. All I heard were non stop crying because they thought they broke it and I was attempting to fix it. I gave up and told them I’d get them something more durable. Ive emailed them for a return process. 0 of 4 customers found this review helpful. Andrew Suspene Verified Owner Tuesday, Apr 16 2024 (about a year ago) Redcat Ascent-18 1/18 4WD RTR Rock Crawler (Red) The front clip does not engage, will not stay on front bar so the body comes off. So far tech advice is to tell how the system works! Talk with Redcat customer service. Same advice and rude too! The body does not fit that is fairly simple. Like the truck I will buy a body when available. Don’t ya hate when people don’t listen or care. Customer service? 0 of 4 customers found this review helpful. View all reviews
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