The Flux of Adventure Starts Here.
Answer the call of extreme terrain with theHPI Racing Venture18 U4 Flux Ford Bronco 4400 – Loren Healy Edition, the upgraded brushless-powered version of HPI’s compact trail crawler. Inspired by the world of Ultra4 racing, theFlux editionraises the bar with a powerful 12-pole high-torque brushless motor and 30A ESC, offering faster acceleration, increased climbing torque, and greater efficiency over the standard brushed version.
Built on the acclaimed Venture18 platform, this 1/18 scale rock crawler features a rugged steel C-channel chassis, servo-operated 2-speed transmission, fully locked differentials, and high-articulation 4-link suspension. Whether you’re bashing through rocky trails or navigating tight technical lines, the Flux delivers superior trail-conquering performance.
The officially licensedFord Bronco 4400 bodycomes factory-painted inLoren Healy’s iconic desert race livery, with a molded roll cage, LED light bar, and clipless body mount system. Packed with scale realism and real performance, the Venture18 U4 Flux is fully Ready-To-Run with a LiPo battery and USB charger.
If you want more torque, more speed, and more capability from your trail rig –the Flux version is your ultimate upgrade.
What’s New in the Flux Edition?
Compared to thestandard Venture18 U4, theFlux versionincludes these significant upgrades:
- Brushless Power System:
Powered by theFLX-1621-3500KV 12-pole brushless outrunner motorand paired with aFLX18-2S30-T 30A electronic speed control (ESC), the Flux version delivers significantly more torque, improved throttle response, and higher speeds than the brushed version.
- Increased Durability:
Built to handle the added power, the Flux comes equipped with a robust all-metal drivetrain and universal telescopic driveshafts for long-lasting trail performance.
- Improved Efficiency & Runtime:
The brushless system offers higher efficiency, generating more power from the same LiPo battery for extended trail adventures.
Features
- Factory-assembled 1/18 scale 4WD electric off-road crawler
- UpgradedFLUXbrushless power system for superior performance
- Officially licensed Ford Bronco 4400 body with hand-detailedLoren Healy race livery
- Pre-painted clipless polycarbonate body with molded roll cage and interior
- Integrated LED light bar and realistic front bumper design
- Formed steel C-channel chassis rails for extreme durability
- Servo-operated 2-speed transmission for low-end torque or high-speed trail runs
- All-metal gear drivetrain designed for brushless power output
- Universal telescopic driveshafts to front and rear axles
- Low-profile “pumpkin” differentials for improved ground clearance
- Locked differentials for superior climbing traction
- 4-link suspension system front and rear for articulation and control
- Oil-filled aluminum coilover shocks with threaded bodies for quick ride height adjustments
- Shock towers with multiple mounting positions for tuning suspension geometry 20° caster and 45° steering angle for excellent trail maneuverability
- Axle-Mounted Servo (AMS) steering layout
- S-Compound TRAILBLASTER 1.2″ tires with deep-tread blocks
- Beadlock-style CL-5 wheels color-matched to the vehicle’s livery
- HPI FLX-1621-3500kv brushless motor
- HPI FLX18-2S30-T 30A ESC (brushless electronic speed control)
- Water-resistant HPI SD-02MGWR metal gear steering servo
- HPI TF-706 2.4GHz radio system with thumbstick transmitter
- Includes 600mAh 7.4V LiPo battery and USB balance charger
- Requires only 4x AA batteries for transmitter
Specifications
- Dimensions
Length: 238mm
Width: 127mm
Height: 119mm (with rollbar lights)
Wheelbase: 155.4mm
- Weight
Running Weight: 0.50kg
Weight Without Battery: 0.47kg
- Performance Metrics
Break-over Angle: 55°
Approach Angle: 79.8°
Departure Angle: 77.3°
Max Climb Angle: 52°
Max Tilt Angle: 41°
Axle Articulation: 29.7°
Ground Clearance: 30.4mm
Axle Ground Clearance: 20mm
- Gearing
Transmission Gears:
Low – 81.44:1
High – 20.36:1
Axle Gearing: 2.54:1
Box Contents
- HPI Venture18 U4 Flux Ford Bronco 4400 – Loren Healy RTR
- 2.4GHz TF-706 Transmitter
- 600mAh 7.4V LiPo Battery
- USB Balance Charger
- Instruction Manual
What You Need
- 4x AA Batteries for Transmitter
- Optional: LiPo Charging Safety Case
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