Friday , 27 June 2025

ECX Ruckus 1/18th Monster Truck

ECX- Ruckus 1/18th Monster Truck
ECX- Ruckus 1/18th Monster Truck

Hot on the heals of the 1/18th Torment release, ECX has also scaled down their Ruckus Monster Truck. Utilizing bigger tires and a cool looking Monster Truck body, the 1/18th Ruckus is extremely similar to the Torment, getting the same 2.4GHz radio, waterproof ESC/Receiver combo, 900mAh NiMh battery and wall charger.

Features:
• Completely ready-to-run including AA’s for Tx
• 4WD shaft driven powertrain
• ECX 2.4Ghz radio system
• Waterproof ESC/receiver combo
• Gear differential
• Oil filled shocks
• ESC, battery and charger come pre-wired with high-current EC3 connectors
• Chassis made from nylon composite
• Dynamite 380 size brushed motor
• Bottom load battery compartment
• 900MAh NiMH battery

Specs:
Scale: 1/18th
Length: 267mm
Width: 196mm
Height: 108mm
Ground Clearance: 31mm
Wheelbase: 178mm
Track: 196mm
Chassis: Molded plastic
Suspension: Independant
Shock Type: Oil filled, Coil over
Drivetrain: 4wd
Differential: Bevel gear
Wheel Type: Monster Truck
Wheel Diameter: 40mm
Wheel Width: 32mm
Tyre Tread: Monster Truck
Tyre Diameter: 75mm
Motor: 380, brushed
Pinion: 14T (optional 16T and 18T)
Spur Gear: 60T (optional 58T)
Gear Pitch: 0.5 Module
Internal Gear Ratio: 2.47:1
Final Drive Ratio: 10.60:1
Radio: 2.4GHz Steer Wheel Radio
Batteries: 7.2V 900mAh Stick pack (flat)
Charger: NiMH AC charger
Body: Monster Truck, painted
Ball Bearings: Transmission only
Bushing Material: Plastic

In the Box:
• 1/18th Ruckus Monster Truck
• 2.4GHz Radio System
• Speedpack NiMH Baterry
• Charger
• AA transmitter batteries

[source: www.horizonhobby.co.uk]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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