HPI Venture18 Toyota Land Cruiser LC250

"Built on Heritage.
Ready for AdVenture.."

Introducing the HPI Racing Venture18 Toyota Land Cruiser LC250! Bringing the unmistakable style of Toyota's modern off-road icon to the hugely popular Venture18 platform, this latest addition combines authentic scale detail with the proven performance and capability of the Venture18 chassis.

Like its bigger brother, the Venture 1:10th scale platform, the Venture18 combines a tough formed steel C-channel chassis with realistic suspension and drivetrain components. Despite its compact size, this truck is packed with impressive features, including an all-metal 2-speed transmission, 4-link front and rear suspension, and universal telescopic counter-rotating driveshafts. With adjustable oil-filled shock absorbers and full-time locked differentials, the Venture18 is ready to tackle challenging trails and technical climbs straight out of the box.

The officially licensed Toyota Land Cruiser LC250 body brings a fresh look to the Venture18 lineup. Featuring a beautifully finished two-tone Lexan body with clear windows, the LC250 captures the distinctive styling of Toyota's latest generation Land Cruiser. From the detailed front grille and lighting to the roof rack, dashboard and functional pull-out side awning, this compact trail truck is loaded with scale details that make it look right at home on any adventure.

Available in two first edition Toyota-inspired colorways, Heritage Blue and Trail Dust, the LC250 is offered in both Brushed and Flux configurations, giving you the choice of traditional brushed power or the extra punch and performance of a brushless setup.

The Venture18 is fully Ready-to-Run (RTR), complete with a 2.4GHz radio system, rechargeable battery and convenient USB charger. Whether you're exploring the backyard, tackling a rocky trail or building your own scale off-road course, the Venture18 Land Cruiser LC250 is ready to go wherever the adventure takes you!

Gear up, hit the trails, and let your adVenture begin!

  VENTURE18 Versions

black& red& blue& creme&

The Venture18 Toyota Land Cruiser LC250 is available in two distinctive color options, Heritage Blue and Trail Dust, each offered with a choice of Brushed or Flux brushless power.

      Toyota Land Cruiser™ LC250 BODY

The Venture18 LC250 features an officially licensed Toyota Land Cruiser body, faithfully recreating the rugged yet refined styling of Toyota's latest generation off-road legend.

The durable Lexan body features a striking two-tone finish with clear windows, complemented by a host of realistic molded details. From the distinctive front grille and detailed light buckets to the side mirrors, dashboard, rear tailgate and roof rack, every element helps bring the full-size Land Cruiser's character to life in 1:18 scale.

Available in Heritage Blue and Trail Dust, both colorways capture the classic Land Cruiser spirit with a modern twist. An optional side stripe decal sheet is also included, giving you the freedom to add a little extra personality to your LC250.

  CLIPLESS BODY MOUNTING SYSTEM

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 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 rear hinge, you’ll enjoy quick access to the chassis and effortless battery swaps, making your Venture18 experience smoother and more enjoyable than ever.

FULLY FUNCTIONING FRONT LIGHTS WITH TURN SIGNALS 

The Venture18, features a fully functional LED light set that’s directly controllable from your transmitter!

The Venture18 offers 5 distinct light modes out of the box, all easily cycled through with a simple push of a button on the transmitter. From Day Mode, to Dusk to Night Mode for full illumination, the Venture18 has you covered in any lighting condition. 

The Venture18 LC250 comes equipped with an additional roof-mounted LED light.

FUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHTS WITH TURN SIGNALS 

The brake lights illuminate automatically when the brakes are used and signal lights can also be Off, On or in flashing Hazard modes. 

READY FOR ADVENTURE! ROOF RACK & PULL-OUT AWNING

The Venture18 LC250 isn't just built to tackle the trails, it's equipped to look the part too!

Sitting proudly above the Land Cruiser body is a detailed roof rack that adds to the truck's rugged expedition-ready appearance. Complementing the rack is a fully functional pull-out side awning, just like those fitted to full-size overlanding vehicles.

Simply extend the awning from its housing to create a miniature campsite setup, perfect for scale photography or trail-side displays. When it's time to get moving again, fold the awning neatly back into place.

It's these little details that make the Venture18 LC250 feel like a proper miniature adventure vehicle, whether it's crawling over rocks or parked up at the end of the trail!

TREDZ TRAILBLASTER ALL-TERRAIN TIRES

The Venture18 LC250 rolls on Tredz Trailblaster 64x23mm all-terrain tires, specially sized for 1.2-inch wheels and ready to tackle a wide variety of off-road surfaces.

Featuring an aggressive tread pattern with chunky, widely spaced blocks, the Trailblaster tires are designed to find traction across loose dirt, gravel, rocks and uneven terrain. The detailed sidewall pattern adds to their rugged appearance, giving the LC250 a purposeful off-road stance that perfectly complements the Land Cruiser body.

Whether you're picking your way through technical obstacles or heading out on a miniature trail adventure, the Tredz Trailblaster tires provide the grip and scale looks to match!

    COUNTER-ROTATING DRIVELINE

The Venture18 features 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!

CENTER SERVO OPERATED
2-SPEED TRANSMISSION 

The Venture18 is equipped with an all-metal, servo-operated 2-speed transmission, designed for superior performance and durability. With the flick of a switch on the transmitter, you can effortlessly switch between low and high gears, giving you the flexibility to tackle any terrain with ease.

Low Gear boasts an impressive final drive ratio of 81.44:1, providing exceptional slow-speed crawling capabilities for those tight, technical trails and obstacles. And when you need a burst of speed on a flat, open section - or just need a wild amount of power to get up a climb! - simply shift to High Gear on the transmitter for a final drive ratio of 20.36:1, offering a blast of speed!

  LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY

Built with an all-metal transmission design, the driveline is not only incredibly tough and brushless-ready but also features a super-low center of gravity. The driveshafts are composite slider-style shafts with universal joints at each end, where they meet the transmission case and axle. At the axles, metal 11-tooth pinions and 28-tooth ring gears (for an axle ratio of 2.54:1) sit inside the "pumpkin", or center, of the axles. This helps enhance stability and balance, allowing the Venture18 to conquer even the most challenging lines and obstacles with confidence.

  AXLE MOUNTED STEERING SERVO

The Venture18 features a strong, high-torque 1.0kg plastic-geared micro steering servo. The axle mounted servo allows the Venture18 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!

45 deg STEERING ANGLE

The Venture18 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.

  Maximized Clearance Angles

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. 

• Break-over angle: 55 deg
• Approach angle: 45.5 deg
• Departure angle: 48 deg
• Max climb angle: 55 deg
• Max tilt angle: 40 deg
• Axle articulation: 25.5 deg
• Ground clearance: 30mm
• Axle ground clearance: 20mm 

  REALISTIC SUSPENSION AND HANDLING

The Venture18’s suspension setups helps it drive great on- or off-road – 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!

STRAIGHT AXLES

The Venture18, 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 25.5 degrees, the Venture18 can easily conquer large obstacles while keeping all four wheels firmly planted on the ground.

MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION

The Venture18 features a sturdy and reliable 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.

OIL-FILLED COILOVER SHOCKS

For ultimate trail tuning, the Venture18 features aluminum-capped oil-filled threaded body shock absorbers and soft springs that will easily handle the gentle bumps and dips you encounter while driving, as well the harder hits that come with off-road trailing!

You can tune your truck's ride with different shock oils or fine-tune on the run with the threaded aluminum spring collars to make the Venture18 perform at its best on the trail.

FORMED STEEL C-CHANNEL CHASSIS RAILS

The Venture18 is built for performance and scale realism, featuring a rugged open C-channel chassis rail design. This design mirrors the 1/10th scale Venture and takes inspiration from real-world truck construction, offering superior strength and durability. The steel C-chassis rails provide the solid foundation your truck needs to tackle any terrain.
The black finish adds to its scale authenticity but also provides extra protection against wear and corrosion, ensuring your Venture18 maintains its good looks and functionality through countless adventures.

    SRL-706 3-in-1 ESC/RX/Light Controller

The Venture18 is equipped with a highly versatile SRL-706 3-in-1 electronic speed controller, which is packed with a full range of adjustments and capabilities. The SRL-706 is rated at 10A constant and 50A burst current and packs a lot of punch into something only 11g in weight.

The SRL-706 programmable settings can be controlled directly from the Transmitter! The TF-706 dip switches allow changes including, Drive mode, Battery mode, Drag brake and servo reverses for channels 5 and 6.

SD-01WR STEERING SERVO

The water-resistant HPI SD-01WR steering servo is the ideal companion for the Venture18 electronics package. This is a high torque servo with up to 1.1kg-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. 

• Operating Voltage: 4.8-6V
• 6V: Speed: 0.15 sec/60 degrees, Torque: 1.1kg-cm
• Servo Spline: 40T

TF-706 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM

The Venture18 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!

When paired with the SRL-706 3-in-1 RX/ESC and Light Controller on the brushed models, the TF-706 offers remote control of ESC settings (Brushed model Only), giving you even more flexibility and precision in tuning your performance on the go.

55T 180 MOTOR

This 55T 180 Micro Motor is the heart of your Venture18’s powerhouse performance and provides the perfect mix of speed on the trail and crawling torque for climbing steep embankments and obstacles across both low and high RPM ranges, ensuring seamless power delivery with every twist of the throttle. Whether you're crawling over rugged terrain or powering through challenging trails, this motor gives you the ultimate edge. 

Comprehensive Instruction Manual

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.

MYhpi: The Ultimate Resource 
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Download the Free Venture18 poster Here!

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!

Features

• Factory-assembled & pre-painted electric-powered full-time 4WD 1/18 scale off-road truck
• Officially licensed Toyota Land Cruiser LC250 polycarbonate body
• Durable two-tone Lexan body with clear windows
• Available in Heritage Blue and Trail Dust colorways
• Detailed body accessories including light buckets, side mirrors, dashboard, tailgate and roof rack
• Functional pull-out side awning
• Roof-mounted LED light
• Fully functional LED headlights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals
• Multiple lighting modes controlled from the transmitter
• Optional side stripe decal sheet included
• Clipless body mounting
• Servo-operated 2-speed transmission
• Front and rear scale-appropriate bumpers
• Adjustable rock rail side sliders help the truck get over tough obstacles
• Formed steel C-channel chassis rails
• Front universal driveshafts
• All-metal gear drivetrain for extreme durability
• Counter-rotating telescopic universal center driveshafts
• Axles feature small diff case "pumpkin" size for maximum ground clearance
• Locked differentials for superb off-road climbing traction
• 7mm hex hubs to fit a wide variety of available crawler wheels
• Shock towers have multiple shock mounting positions
• 20 deg caster and 45 deg steering angle
• 4-link front and rear suspension system
• Oil-filled aluminum-capped coilover shock absorbers
• Adjustable threaded shock bodies for quick ride height changes
• AMS (Axle Mounted Servo)
• Tredz Trailblaster 64x23mm all-terrain tires for 1.2-inch wheels
• Black 1.2-inch 3-piece beadlock wheels
• Available in Brushed and Flux brushless power options
• HPI TF-706 2.4GHz radio system with thumbstick control
• Includes rechargeable LiPo battery and USB charger
• Only requires 4 AA batteries for radio transmitter

Specification

DIMENSIONS

• Length: 280mm 
• Width: 126mm
• Height: 133mm with Rollbar Lights, (depending on tire choice and suspension settings)
• Wheelbase: 155.4mm

WEIGHT

• Running weight: 0.50kg
• Weight without battery: 0.47kg

CAPABILITY

• Break-over angle: 55 deg
• Approach angle: 45.5 deg
• Departure angle: 48 deg
• Max climb angle: 55 deg
• Max tilt angle: 40 deg
• Axle articulation: 25.5 deg
• Ground clearance 30mm
• Axle ground clearance 20mm 

GEARING

• Transmission gearing: low Gear - 81.44:1, High Gear 20.36:1
• Axle gearing: 2.54:1

#161451 Venture18 Toyota Land Cruiser™ LC250 - Traildust WHAT YOU NEED:

4 x AA Batteries
Recommended LiPo Charge Case for charging LiPo packs
-  #160013 Plazma Pouch

Specification may be subject to change