Meet the Venture18 CC – your ultimate mini crawler, built for true crawling performance. Based on the proven Venture18 platform, the CC refines every aspect for serious off-road capability.
A rigid 2mm aluminum chassis, center servo-operated half-DIG transmission, smoothed underside, front overdrive gearing, and added low-mounted brass components all work together to deliver impressive control and traction in a compact package.
Paired with a fully detailed Ridgeline Half Cab body and ROVER 1.3" Pink Dot tires, it’s ready to tackle technical terrain right out of the box. The clipless polycarbonate body comes pre-painted in your choice of Matte Green or Gunmetal, and features clear windows, scale accents like a detailed grille, functional mirrors, and a tube-style half cage with rear tank.
With no front or rear bumpers to get in the way, nothing stands between this machine and the next obstacle.
The Venture18 CC comes fully Ready-to-Run (RTR) with a 360mAh 11.1V LiPo battery and a USB balance charger, so you can hit the trails straight away. It’s more than just a mini crawler – it’s a compact vehicle built for freedom, fun, and serious adventure.
Gear up, hit the trails, and let your adVenture begin!
There are two different release colors for your Venture18 CC pre-built Competition RTR (Ready-To-Run) Crawler to choose from!
We have included a decal set that allows you to choose the final look of your Venture18 CC. 2 Different livery designs are included or mix and match! Add your favourite scheme to the pre-prepared bodyshell.
Say goodbye to the hassle of traditional body clips! The Venture18 Clipless Body Mounting System offers a seamless, secure, and efficient solution for mounting and removing the body. Designed for ease of use and built to last, this system eliminates the need for messy clips that can get lost or break during extended trailing sessions. With a single twist-lock mechanism and a front hinge, you’ll enjoy quick access to the chassis and effortless battery swaps, making your Venture18 experience smoother and more enjoyable than ever.
The Venture18 CC features a meticulously crafted Ridgeline Half Cab body, designed to impress with its detailed realism and rugged style. Highlights like the grille, mirrors, rear roll cage, and tank add to its authentic appearance and enhance the overall aesthetic, making your Venture18 CC stand out in any setting.
Molded from high-strength polycarbonate, the Ridgeline body is built to withstand tough rollovers as you tackle steeper, more challenging lines that once seemed impossible.
The Venture18 CC features an all-new undercarriage, including redesigned smooth rock sliders (or rock rails) and a central skid plate. These components help the CC glide over obstacles that are just a bit too tall to clear completely, enhancing off-road performance while protecting the body from scrapes caused by rocks, roots, and other terrain hazards. Ingeniously, they also serve as trays for the battery and electronics, keeping the center of gravity as low as possible for improved stability.
The Venture18 CC marks the return of a fan-favorite crawler tire—now in a 1.3-inch size! Molded in the same super-sticky Pink Dot rubber as the popular 1.9” and 2.2” versions, these tires feature a mix of lug sizes across the tread face, with patterns that extend onto the sidewalls for improved traction on challenging terrain like moss-covered rocks and slick roots.
They're mounted on stylish black CC-6 1.3-inch, 3-piece beadlock wheels, complete with center hub caps that conceal the steel wheel locknuts for maximum scale realism. For added performance, each wheel includes a brass inner beadlock ring as standard, helping to lower the center of gravity and improve stability.
The Venture18 CC features Steel counter-rotating telescopic center driveshafts with universal joints at both ends for super-smooth power transmission to the front and rear axles. This virtually eliminates torque-twist on the chassis when the truck is powering up tough inclines!
The Venture18 CC features a center servo-operated half-DIG transmission that allows you to disengage rear-wheel drive, at the press of a button, sending power only to the front wheels. This enables tighter turning, sharper pivots, and improved maneuverability on technical terrain—perfect for repositioning the truck during challenging climbs or navigating tight switchbacks with precision. It's a simple but powerful tool that gives drivers an edge when tackling complex lines or recovering from awkward angles.
The low gearing boasts an impressive final drive ratio of 81.44:1, providing exceptional slow-speed crawling capabilities for those tight, technical trails and obstacles.
The Venture18 CC is built around a robust all-metal transmission, making it not only incredibly durable and brushless-ready but also engineered for a super-low center of gravity to enhance stability on technical terrain.
At the axles, the rear features a metal 11-tooth pinion and 28-tooth ring gear, while the front is equipped with an overdrive setup using a 13-tooth pinion and 26-tooth ring gear housed in the center "pumpkin" of the axle.
Master the Climbs: The overdrive increases the rotational speed of the front wheels, providing a significant advantage on steep ascents and making tough climbs feel easier.
Sharper Steering: Improved front-end grip delivers tighter, more responsive steering—perfect for navigating tricky lines and technical trails.
To further enhance performance, we've added 7mm front axle +4mm hub weights in addition to the brass beadlock rings. This increases the forward weight bias, giving the Venture18 CC the edge it needs to conquer even the most challenging climbs.
The Venture18 CC features a strong, high-torque 1.5kg metal-geared micro steering servo. The axle mounted servo allows the Venture18 CC to go exactly where you want it with precise steering control, and the extra weight over the front axle helps the truck get over tough obstacles!
The Venture18 CC steering setup and front universal driveshafts give the truck and impressive 45 degrees of steering angle out of the box, so you don't have to do any complicated modifications to get maximum performance on the trail.
The Venture18 chassis is loaded with potential, making it extremely versatile on the trail and up tough climbing routes. Its capability lies in several factors, including off-road friendly clearance angles from the tire contact points to the bumpers and chassis, as well as good ground clearance thanks to its minimal diff case size.
The Venture18’s CC suspension setups has been altered to give the very best clearance – and it looks just like the real thing while driving! There’s no unrealistic bouncing or springing here! Thanks to its scaled-down suspension taking from real off-road machines, plus perfect positioning of components like the steering servo, transmission and electronics, you'll be able to take your adVenture just about anywhere!
The Venture18CC, just like classic off-roaders, is equipped with straight axles both front and rear, providing exceptional power delivery when you need it most. These rugged axles ensure that each tire operates with full-time 4WD, maximizing grip and traction on any surface.
With an impressive axle articulation of 30 degrees, the Venture18 CC can easily conquer large obstacles while keeping all four wheels firmly planted on the ground.
The Venture18 CC features a sturdy and reliable High-Clearance 4-link suspension front and at the rear. 4mm composite rod links with integrated ball links form the lower and upper suspension links front and rear.
For ultimate Crawling tuning, the Venture18 CC features aluminum-capped oil-filled threaded body shock absorbers with a new lower threaded aluminum seal cap and soft springs that will easily handle the gentle bumps and dips you encounter while driving, as well as the harder hits that come with off-road trailing!
The new CC geometry allows for a softer initial suspension response and allows the suspension to articulate more smoothly and absorb obstacles rather than lifting the chassis unnecessarily.
The Venture18 CC is built for performance, featuring a 2.0mm Machined Aluminum chassis design. This offers the best performance-focused crawling where low weight, low center of gravity, and stiffness matter most. They provide the solid foundation your truck needs to tackle any terrain.
The black finish and machined detail adds to the Venture18 CC's premium finish.
The Venture18 CC is equipped with a highly versatile FLX18-3S25-WP-C waterproof electronic speed controller, which is packed with a full range of adjustments and capabilities. The FLX18-3S25-WP-C is compatible with 2-3S LiPo and packs a lot of punch into something only 13g in weight. Adjustable drag brake on the fly using the Aux channel.
The FLX18-3S25-WP-C is compatible with the Hobbywing LED program card (available separately) which lets you customize multiple parameters, including voltage cutoff, motor rotation, and drag brake.
The water-resistant HPI SD-02MGWR steering servo is the ideal companion for the Venture18 electronics package. This is a high torque servo with up to 1.5kg-cm holding power at 6V, plus it's water-resistant so it can easily handle splashes and water drops when driving through puddles, snow and mud. Mounted directly to the axle, it provides extra weight over the front axle to enhance the front weight bias of the Venture18.
The Venture18 CC comes equipped with the cutting-edge TF-706 radio system, the latest addition to the HPI-Racing steering wheel and pistol grip lineup. This fully-featured, ultra-lightweight 2.4GHz 6-channel radio is designed for precision and control, offering complete adjustability to suit your driving style. You can also select the different light options on the Venture18, using the channel 3 button on the grip!
For added versatility, the TF-706 includes a thumb stick option, enabling one-handed driving - perfect for when you need to keep a hand free for filming, or photos or even a drink!
The FLX18-1621-3500KV 12-Pole Hi-Torque Brushless Outrunner Motor is the heart of your Venture18 CC’s powerhouse performance. Engineered for precision and power, this high-performance motor delivers a smooth feel across both low and high RPM ranges, ensuring seamless power delivery with every twist of the throttle. Thanks to its advanced 12-pole design, whether you're crawling over rugged terrain or powering through challenging trails, this motor gives you the ultimate edge.
All HPI Racing kits include a detailed multi-language instruction manual. It features exploded diagrams with part numbers, parts lists, radio and speed control setup information and everything you need to know about your Venture18 to ensure that you have the know-how when it comes to maintaining and upgrading your kit. You can also download a digital version of the manual to your personal electronic device and keep it with you for easy reference on the go.
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Brighten up your RC workspace with a FREE poster featuring the Venture! Just click here to download it, then print it out or use it as your tablet or computer wallpaper!
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4 x AA Batteries
Recommended LiPo Charge Case for charging LiPo packs
