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Tamiya Grand Hauler vs Redcat Ascent

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Redcat Ascent is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Tamiya Grand Hauler or Redcat Ascent?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Redcat Ascent is the cheaper at $299.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Tamiya Grand Hauler Redcat Ascent
US price $361.9 $299.99
BrandTamiyaRedcat Racing
Released
Scale 1/14 1/10
Vehicle type on-road rock-crawler
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Motor type brushed brushed
Top speed mph
Motor kv
Ready to run No Yes
Waterproof electronics
Battery included No No
Length inches
Weight grams

Sources — Tamiya Grand Hauler: tamiya.com (verified 2026-07-11). Redcat Ascent: redcatracing.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Tamiya Grand Hauler and Redcat Ascent?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Scale: Tamiya Grand Hauler 1/14 vs Redcat Ascent 1/10
  • Vehicle type: Tamiya Grand Hauler on-road vs Redcat Ascent rock-crawler
  • Drive type: Tamiya Grand Hauler 2WD vs Redcat Ascent 4WD
  • Ready to run: Tamiya Grand Hauler false vs Redcat Ascent true

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