Element RC Enduro24 Sendero Trail Truck RTR – Red/Blue (Part No. EL20181)

Small rigs have a habit of surprising you. The Element RC Enduro24 Sendero Trail Truck RTR (Red/Blue, part no. EL20181) is exactly one of those vehicles. It’s the kind of 1/24 scale micro crawler you pick up thinking it’ll be a bit of fun around the living room, only to find yourself an hour later genuinely challenged by a rocky patch of the garden path. That’s the sign of a properly sorted design.

What Element RC has done here is take the premium features you’d expect on a much larger 1/10 scale crawler and compress them into a compact, ready-to-run (RTR) package without cutting corners on performance. The result is a highly capable rig that drives with real intent.

Heavy-Duty Chassis and Drivetrain

Unlike many micro crawlers that rely on plastic, the foundation of the Enduro24 EL20181 is a set of vertical metal chassis rails. This gives the rig a rigidity you can immediately feel on the trail. Drive is full-time 4-wheel-drive, fed through a divorced transfer case that keeps the centre of gravity low and frees up room in the chassis for scale details or a custom interior.

The forward-mounted motor is a highly thoughtful touch for crawling enthusiasts. Placing the heaviest component over the front axle creates a forward weight bias that keeps the front tyres planted during steep ascents—exactly what you want when nosing up a tough obstacle.

Enduro24 Gear Ratio Breakdown:

• Spur and Pinion (64/12): 5.33:1
• Transmission (40/16): 2.5:1
• Transfer Case (40/17): 2.35:1
• Axle Ring and Pinion (24/12): 2:1
• Final Drive Ratio: 62.6:1

This provides a serious amount of mechanical advantage and low-end torque in a remarkably compact footprint.

Suspension and Steering Performance

Front and rear injection-moulded 4-link suspension handles deep articulation over rough terrain, working seamlessly alongside soft coil-over shock absorbers to soak up the bumps. Steering comes from a chassis-mounted servo (CMS), which maximises steering throw while keeping the scale appearance intact—no awkward servo horn poking out where it shouldn’t be.

To complete the mechanical picture, Element RC has included telescoping centre driveshafts, steel pivot balls, adjustable body posts, and a removable front bumper for those who want to tweak or customise their rig.

Scale Wheels, Tyres, and Sendero Body

The black injection-moulded single-piece rims run standard 7mm wheel hexes and are wrapped in aggressively treaded soft compound rubber tyres. This is the perfect material choice for micro-crawling, where grip matters far more than high-speed durability. Sitting on top is the striking single-piece polycarbonate Sendero body in the signature Red/Blue colourway (EL20181), which sits perfectly on adjustable posts.

Specification

• Part Number: EL20181
• Brand: Element RC
• Type: Trail Truck / Rock Crawler RTR
• Body: Single-piece polycarbonate Sendero body — Red/Blue
• Drive System: Full-time 4-wheel-drive
• Transfer Case: Divorced transfer case
• Motor Position: Forward-mounted
• Suspension (Front): Injection-moulded 4-link with soft coil-over shocks
• Suspension (Rear): Injection-moulded 4-link with soft coil-over shocks
• Steering: Chassis-mounted servo (CMS)
• Chassis: Vertical metal chassis rails
• Driveshafts: Telescoping centre driveshafts
• Pivot Balls: Steel
• Wheel Hexes: 7mm
• Tyres: Soft compound rubber
• Rims: Black injection-moulded single-piece
• Radio System: 2.4GHz 2-channel
• Receiver / ESC: 2-in-1 receiver and ESC combo
• Battery: Single-cell LiPo (included)
• Charger: Included
• Final Drive Ratio: 62.6:1
• Spur & Pinion Ratio (64/12): 5.33:1
• Transmission Ratio (40/16): 2.5:1
• Transfer Case Ratio (40/17): 2.35:1
• Axle Ring & Pinion Ratio (24/12): 2:1
• RRP: £99.99

Electronics: Everything in the Box

Because this is a true RTR (Ready-To-Run) package, everything you need is included in the box. The Enduro24 Sendero EL20181 ships with:

• 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system
• 2-in-1 receiver and ESC combo
• Single-cell LiPo battery
• Convenient USB charger

Install the transmitter batteries, charge the LiPo, and you’re genuinely ready to hit the trail. There is no hunting for compatible electronics or extra spend required before your first run.

Whether you’re new to the RC crawling hobby or a seasoned veteran looking for a compact 1/24 scale truck to keep on the desk for a lunchtime blast, the Element RC Enduro24 Sendero (Red/Blue) delivers far more performance than its small size suggests.

Justin Noble

RC Enthusiast

I’ve been building, modifying and running RC cars since 1987, starting with the legendary Tamiya Lunchbox. A lifelong RC enthusiast and former founder of IconicRC.com, I’m now focusing on micro and small-scale crawlers, sharing practical advice, reviews and resources through Micro Crawlers. Read more on the About Us page.

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