Hobby Plus CR-18P PRO Brushless Juice Up Edition - Yellow

Hobby Plus CR18P PRO 1/18 RTR Rock Crawler

Power, durability and precise control in a compact RC crawler platform

The Hobby Plus CR18P PRO is a 1/18-scale 4WD RTR rock crawler offered in two genuinely different versions: the brushed CR18P EVO-PRO and the brushless CR18P PRO Juice Up. Both RC cars are built for technical small-scale crawling, but their power systems, transmissions, batteries, weight distribution, and included tuning equipment create different driving and ownership experiences.

The EVO-PRO focuses on a competition-inspired LCG chassis, big-bore oil shocks, servo-on-axle steering, 68mm competition tires, and a two-speed brushed drivetrain. The Juice Up is based on the EVO-PRO concept but simplifies the gearbox to a single speed, adds a Hobbywing 2S–3S brushless system, includes a 3S battery, and supplies brass and underdrive tuning parts.

Neither version is automatically “better.” Choose the EVO-PRO for selectable gearing and a conventional brushed package. Choose the Juice Up for brushless response, a forward 56/44 weight bias, factory-supplied tuning options, and a 3S-ready package.

Choose Your Hobby Plus CR18P PRO Version

CR18P PRO Juice Up

Juice Up - Yellow

Juice Up - Red

CR18P EVO-PRO

EVO-PRO - Gray

The body choices are version-specific. The supplied brief lists Juice Up in Yellow and Red, while the EVO-PRO is listed in Gray. Confirm the selected product variant before ordering because the color also identifies a different mechanical package.

What Is Included with Each CR18P PRO?

CR18P EVO-PRO Package

CR18P PRO Juice Up Package

The official Hobby Plus source confirms the Juice Up transmitter, receiver, battery, 3S USB charger, and three tuning-part sets listed above.

Hobby Plus CR18P PRO Specifications

Shared CR18P PRO Platform Purpose

HobbyPlus began developing micro crawlers in 2018 and expanded through the CR-18, CR-18P, and CR18P EVO families. Feedback from dealers and drivers pushed the platform toward small-scale vehicles capable of more than tabletop driving, with greater articulation, traction, and durability for outdoor obstacles.

The CR18P PRO family reflects that direction. EVO-PRO established the LCG, comp-oriented approach with revised shock geometry, a stronger 280-size motor, wider track, and servo-on-axle steering. Juice Up follows as a simpler single-speed, brushless alternative for drivers who asked for stronger out-of-box performance and more tuning equipment.

Key Features Across EVO-PRO and Juice Up

EVO-PRO Big-Block Power A 58T 280-size brushed motor pairs with the selectable two-speed gearbox.	Juice Up Brushless System Hobbywing outrunner power and a Mini24 ESC support both 2S and 3S setups.
EVO-PRO LCG Chassis The angled aluminum frame lowers the center of gravity and improves rear clearance.	Juice Up Front Weight Bias A 56/44 front-to-rear balance works with the included brass tuning options.
Big-Bore Oil Shocks Aluminum-capped oil shocks support controlled articulation over technical terrain.	Servo-on-Axle Steering The EVO-PRO SOA layout delivers a direct steering path and sharper response.
Juice Up Body and Driveline A new screen-printed body, plastic beadlock wheels, and heavy-duty plastic driveshaft complete the factory setup.	Single-Speed and Underdrive Tuning The single-speed gearbox is paired with included 27% rear underdrive gears and heavy-duty portal axle outdrives using 1.5mm pins.

Brushed Two-Speed or Brushless Single-Speed Power

EVO-PRO pairs a 280-size brushed motor with a two-speed transmission. Low gear supports controlled crawling, while the second ratio gives the driver more flexibility on connecting trail sections.

Juice Up replaces that setup with a Hobbywing 1621SL outrunner and Mini24 brushless ESC driving a single-speed gearbox. The ESC accepts 2S or 3S power, and the included 3S 360mAh pack provides the version’s specified stock voltage.

Chassis Balance and Climbing Behavior

EVO-PRO uses an angled LCG aluminum chassis and a redesigned electronics layout that the source describes as 50:50 balanced. Its rear chassis angle creates additional clearance while positioning the motor lower.

Juice Up is specified with a 56% front / 44% rear weight bias. That forward distribution places more static load over the steering axle, while the included brass weights let owners adjust low-mounted mass after establishing a stock baseline.

Transmission and Gear Tuning

EVO-PRO uses a two-speed transmission with full metal gears in the gearbox and axles. It is the more flexible choice for a driver who wants both dedicated crawling control and a faster trail ratio without changing electronics.

Juice Up uses a simpler single-speed gearbox and includes an optional 27% rear underdrive pinion-and-ring set. Installing the underdrive makes the rear axle rotate more slowly than the front, which can help the front tires pull through climbs and tighten the crawler’s turning line.

Suspension, Steering, Tires, and Wheels

EVO-PRO has verified big-bore oil-filled shocks with aluminum caps, a servo-on-axle layout, and 68mm competition-spec super-soft tires measuring 23.5mm wide. Its internal beadlock wheels allow tire servicing without permanently gluing the tire to the rim.

Juice Up uses a verified servo-on-axle layout, big-bore oil-filled coil-spring shocks with aluminum caps, 68mm competition-spec super-soft tires, and Deep Star plastic internal beadlock wheels with integrated brass rings.

Stronger Driveline Hardware

EVO-PRO uses a newly developed heavy-duty plastic driveshaft to handle the larger brushed motor and lists full metal gears in the transmission and axles. Its track is 10mm wider than the earlier CR18P EVO platform.

Juice Up adds heavy-duty portal axle outdrives using 1.5mm pins and revised heavy-duty plastic driveshafts. These changes support the brushless configuration while maintaining serviceable plastic shaft components.

CR18P EVO-PRO vs CR18P PRO Juice Up

Setup Guidance for Each Version

For EVO-PRO, charge the included 2S pack with the supplied USB charger, install transmitter batteries, and inspect the two-speed shift mechanism before driving. Avoid forcing a gear change while the drivetrain is heavily loaded.

For Juice Up, charge the included 3S pack with the supplied 3S USB charger. Run the crawler in stock form before adding brass or rear underdrive, then install one tuning change at a time so its effect on steering, climbing, suspension, and motor temperature is clear.

For both versions, check wheel hardware, driveshaft movement, steering endpoints, and free suspension travel before every session. Follow standard LiPo charging and storage procedures, and do not assume water resistance beyond the components explicitly rated by the manufacturer.

Pros and Considerations

What You May Need to Buy Separately

• For EVO-PRO: transmitter batteries and normal LiPo safety equipment.
• For Juice Up: transmitter batteries and normal LiPo safety equipment.
• For both: a LiPo-safe charging bag, battery checker, basic metric tools, and version-compatible spare parts.
• Use DirectRC’s HobbyPlus spare parts and HobbyPlus upgrade parts collections, verifying CR18P PRO, EVO-PRO, or Juice Up compatibility before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions