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| Terex style
box. |
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| On the road. |
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| Rear number
plate adds detail. |
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| Steering is
good. |
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| Detail of the fitted
boom extension. |
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Profile view. |
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| Maximum reach. |
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| Discussions on
site, with other Eurovia equipment present. |
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| Outrigger beams
flex a bit if you load them up. |
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 Comment on this model.
The Terex AC40-1 is a 3-axle 'City Class' crane,
with a lifting capacity of 40t. The crane is designed for
use in built up city environments and is therefore compact
and maneuverable. For a picture of the real
machine click
here.
The model was first produced as a Demag branded model,
and the version reviewed here is in the colours of
Eurovia, which is part of the
VINCI Group.
Packaging
The model is
held between expanded polystyrene trays and is contained
within an outer sleeve.
The review model had no defects or missing parts.
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No instructions are provided.
Detail
The tyres are good with a strong tread pattern, and they
are mounted on plastic wheels. The base of the crane is
a simple casting with purely functional modelling
underneath. There is a loop for attaching
whichever hook is fitted in transport mode. There
are painted lights, and the outrigger beams are tough
plastic with the outrigger pads mounted on screw threads.
The crane superstructure is simple by modern standards.
The cab has no mirrors or wipers, but there is an orange
beacon light on the roof. Interior detail is
simple. The Eurovia livery is clean and the
graphics are sharp.
The telescopic boom has five sections and the winch is
fixed on top of the lower boom section. At the boom
head the pulleys are metal and free-rolling.
A short boom extension is provided and it is plastic
with metal pulleys. For transport there is a
'fender' piece which clips onto the lowered boom, and it
is good to see a number plate both on it and the rear of the
crane.
Two hooks are included, a single line version and a block
with a single piece three sheave plastic pulley.
It is a pity the block was not upgraded with metal
pulleys as the crane has been.
Features
All axles of the crane steer with the rear two axles
joined so that they steer together. The range of
movement is very good and normal and crab steering can be
posed.
Outriggers
pull out and can be screwed down so the model is stable
if the crane is posed working. It can be posed
'wheels-free' but the plastic beams flex somewhat.
The boom extends smoothly and the boom ram is stiff
enough to hold any pose. The winch relies on
friction as a brake, and is turned by using a finger on
the drum which has been ridged for this purpose, but it
is a little uncomfortable.
For use in confined spaces there is a mini boom extension
(runner) which clips on. It extends a little to
create a small offset angle. When not in use the runner
stows in a pocket at the rear of the crane.
Quality
The casting is relatively simple by modern
standards, but the metal content is high and the model
is heavy.
The paint finish is generally good, with some
imperfections on the telescope sections, and the
graphics are sharp.
Price
This
version of the model is a pricey, although it
is a limited edition.
Overall
Conrad first produced this model around the year 2000, and this
is special livery number 37. It is dated in terms
of the detail level but the metal pulleys are an
improvement over the original version. As a robust
and functional model it is recommended.
Footnotes
The model was introduced in 2000. The
initial version of
this model was produced in Demag white prior to the
takeover by Terex. A large number of versions have been
made in crane company liveries, and this one was
introduced in July 2014, in a run of 300 models.
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| The model is a
snug fit in the tray. |
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| Looks good in
Eurovia colours. |
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| The fender on
the boom is removable. |
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| Cab detail is
very simple. |
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| Decent tyres
and wheel.
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| On site. |
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| Good boom
profile when fully extended. |
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| Overall look is
good. |
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