Ascent-18 Red

The growing popularity of scale rock crawling has attracted avid enthusiasts who enjoy the challenge of navigating difficult terrains and conquering obstacles using specialized vehicles. At Redcat, we have established a strong reputation in the 1:10 scale crawling community by offering competitive, high-quality vehicles at a reasonable price. Our Ascent-18 model brings the same level of quality, performance, and affordability found in our larger crawlers to the 1:18 scale market. Despite its small size, this crawler is highly capable and equipped with high-end features typically seen in larger and more competitive models.

The Ascent-18 comes equipped with ball bearings, hex drive hardware, portal axles, an impressive steering angle, and a variety of other high-quality features including aluminum chassis rails, metal ring and pinion gears, machined aluminum spools, and metal portal gears. Also included are 7mm wheel hexes, a powerful 180 sized motor, a precision metal geared micro servo, aluminum capped oil filled shocks, a 750 mAh 2S LIPO battery pack, and a Redcat 2.4Ghz radio system. If you're looking for even more enhanced performance, we offer a full range of performance hop-up parts specifically designed for the Ascent-18. These premium parts will take this already capable vehicle to the next level.

Ball bearings: The 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.

Hex hardware: We have used high quality hex hardware for durability and ease of routine maintenance.

Impressive steering angle: The Ascent-18 offers exceptional steering capabilities, including a wide steering angle that allows it to easily navigate through difficult obstacles and tight spaces. With this feature, the Ascent-18 can smoothly maneuver through any challenging terrain..

Precision metal geared micro servo: The included Hexfly HX-M4K 4kg coreless metal gear micro servo may be small, but it packs a punch.

Aluminum chassis rails: A 2mm flat rail aluminum chassis is the perfect balance of strength and performance. It’s lightweight allows the Ascent-18 to glide over obstacles while providing a rigid backbone for stable performance.

Portal axles: Portal 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.

Machined aluminum spools: The machined aluminum spools help to maintain constant traction to all four tires.

7mm wheel hexes: 7mm wheel hexes allow the driver to choose from many popular wheel and tire options on the market today.

Aluminum capped oil filled shocks: Smooth action aluminum-capped oil filled shocks ensure consistent performance on every trail.

Powerful 180 sized motor: The 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.

Front tilt body: The Ascent-18'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.

2.4Ghz radio system: The ascent-18 is fully equipped with a reliable dual rate 2.4GHz radio system that provides precise control through channel reversing and trimming capabilities. The compact receiver and ESC combination minimizes weight and optimizes the space on the tiny crawler's chassis. Additionally, the Ready-To-Run (RTR) package includes all necessary electronics, radio, a rechargeable 750 mAh 2S LIPO battery pack, and a charger.

Available brass performance hop up parts include: Inner 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.

Available aluminum performance hop up parts include: Servo mounting bracket, diff covers, front/rear upper links, front/rear lower links, steering link, shock bodies, center skid plate, and servo horn.

Available steel performance hop up parts include: Steel transmission gear set.