Duratrax Cliff Climber

Duratrax first crawler entry is a bit of an odd duck in that its size is in between the currently popular 2.2 rigs that are nominally 1/10th scale and the Losi Mini Rock Crawler that is nominally 1/18th scale. The Cliff Climber comes in at approximately 1/14th scale and boasts some pretty impressive features that should appeal to the sport crawling crowd. Just don’t expect to compete in USRCCA events as the design falls outside the newly adopted 1.9 Comp Class rules. Don’t let that deter you though there is a lot to like in this interesting crawling rig.

Like:

• Dual high-torque 380-sized motors
• 4-wheel drive — 4-wheel steering
• Hardened steel axles and drive shafts
• Suspension geometry designed for maximum crawler performance.
• Ready-To-Run — fully assembled and ready for action!
• Easy to drive — this truck is all torque!
• Drivable anywhere — 1/14 scale means you can drive in smaller areas!
• Built to take on the most unforgiving conditions and come back for more!

The Broncoish scale-like body resembles full-size crawlers, and is available painted and trimmed in one of six different color schemes. I like the unique combos that go beyond the traditional Red, Blue and Black that seem to dominate color schemes.

Here are three of the more unique:

The Cliff Climber is available as both an RTR and a Prebuilt which lets you use your radio and ESC; the clear body of the Prebuilt allows for total paint customization!

In addition to being a decent rig in its own right the Cliff Climber has been lending some of its parts to modifying other crawlers.

Specifications:

• Length: 14.2 in (360 mm)
• Width: 9.0 in (230 mm)
• Height: 7.9 in (200 mm)
• Wheelbase: 9.5 in (240 mm)
• Ground Clearance: 3.5 in (90 mm)

RTR version (DTXD18**) Requires:

• (2) 6-cell 2/3A NiMH batteries (DTXC2194)
• charger (DTXP4240)

Prebuilt version (DTXC0018) Requires:

• 2-channel radio
• (2) standard servos
• dual motor/dual battery ESC
• (2) 6-cell 2/3A NiMH batteries
• charger
• Y-harness
• paint