Total Manuverability: Axial UTB18 Capra 4WS Trail Buggy
Axial has introduced several refreshed models this year, and as we head toward the end of 2024, they've unveiled one more. The UTB18 Capra 4WS 4x4 Trail Buggy takes the course-conquering fun of the standard UTB18 Capra and gives it the added performance boost of four-wheel steering.
Sharing many of the same traits as the original UB18 Capra, this new 4WS version features a 380 brushed motor, oil-filled shocks, metal chassis links, pre-installed LED lighting, and durable polycarbonate body panels.
On the electronics side, this rig is paired with a Spektrum ESC and radio system consisting of a standalone 5-channel receiver and a 3-channel transmitter. Also included with this ready-to-run (RTR) model are a Spektrum Smart 650mah 2S 7.4V LiPo battery and a Spektrum S10 G2 Smart 2S USB-C charger.
Axial is taking advantage of another Horizon Hobby brand by including Pro-Line Holcomb Internal Bead-Loc Wheels and licensed Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X tires. The tires feature a deep, aggressive tread pattern that should perform well on any terrain type.
The new UTB18 Capra 4WS features two new licensed liveries, yellow (with Mickey Thompson decals) and blue (with King Shocks decals).
Specs:
- Approximate Assembly Time: No Assembly Required
- Battery: Included
- Body: Licensed Livery
- Charger: Included
- Chassis: Plastic, multi-piece tube frame
- Completion Level: Ready-To-Run
- Connector Type: IC2
- Differential: Spool
- Drive Type: Forward/Reverse
- Drivetrain: 4WD
- Gear Pitch: 48-Pitch
- Gear Ratio: 44.88
- Ground Clearance: 1.7 in (43mm)
- Lighting: LED
- LiPo Compatibility: 2S
- Motor Size: 380
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Pinion: 13T
- Power Type: Electric
- Product Height: 9.3" (236 mm)
- Product Length: 17.1" (434 mm)
- Product Weight: 4.0 lb (1.8kg)
- Product Width: 8.1" (206 mm)
- Radio: Included
- Receiver: Included
- Scale: 1/18
- Servos: Included
- Shock Type: Coil-over, oil-filled
- Speed Control: Included
- Spur Gear: 40T
- Steering Type: 4WS
- Suspension: 4-Link Solid Axle
- Tire Type: Pro-Line Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X
- Vehicle Size: Mini
- Vehicle Type: Rock Crawler, Trail Buggy
- Wheel Hex Size: 12mm
- Wheelbase: 9" (229 mm)
The UTB18 Capra 4WS 4WD Trail Buggy is priced at $279.99 and is available from Axial, Horizon Hobby, and their dealers. Visit horizonhobby.com to learn more about this small-scale R/C crawler.
Image credit: Horizon Hobby
