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| Mammoet branded box. |
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| ISmart in red
and black. |
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Very
good steering. |
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| Ballast carried
separately. |
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| Tyres have
branding. |
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| Travelling
without any counterweight. |
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| About to load
the counterweight. |
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| High detail in
the engine area. |
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| Ready to work. |
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The Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 Mobile Crane has a maximum capacity of 110 tonnes.
It is in the colours of the Dutch heavy lifting
specialist Mammoet.
Packaging
The model comes in a Liebherr branded box sleeve which
encloses expanded polystyrene trays.
The review model had
no defects or missing parts.
There is an instruction sheet for the model
which is pictorial, and it has a list of parts. The only
thing it misses is a reeving diagram for the large hook, although this
is
straightforward. Various mirrors have
to be fitted.
A uniquely numbered Mammoet Collector Card is included.
Detail
The carrier chassis
models the structure well, and the drive transmission is modelled in plastic. The
wheels are different on the driven and non-driven axles, and
the tyres have a good tread pattern with 'Michelin' in
the sidewalls.
The carrier cab has beacon lights and very good
detailing, and there is an attachment point for the hook
block during transport. The mirrors are plastic and would
have looked better with
silvered surfaces.
Behind the cab the exhaust has a mesh enclosure, and
there is a holder for the single line hook although the
hook cannot be dropped in by the crane - it has to be
manipulated in. The deck has
various ladders and other parts detailed. A high point
of the carrier is the detailing including many small
graphics and replica rubber skirts above the wheels.
At the rear there is a very good box with replica
timbers stored inside.
The outriggers are single stage at the front and two
stage at the rear, with the inner stage of the rear
outriggers being tough plastic
with an excellent colour match. There are
graphics with individual post numbers. The outrigger pistons are smooth when extended,
and the pads are plastic.
The crane cab has a windscreen wiper and
signal lights, and the
grab rails are metal. Inside, the detail is good with a large control console
and joysticks visible. Behind the cab the steps
and walkway have a textured surface in metal with the
top handrail modelled in plastic.
The counterweight is accurately modelled in separate
parts. One section has the Liebherr name embossed
and there are chevron graphics and useable lifting eyes.
The large main boom ram has a plastic jacket
and it has a very good colour match to the metal parts.
The boom has detail on the lowest boom section including
a plastic cable drum. The top telescopic
section has Mammoet graphics applied and there are metal
sheaves in the boom head.
The fly jib is a very nice metal lattice casting
with a plastic solid section which has an excellent colour match. All sheaves are metal.
The main hook block has three sheaves and a single line
hook is also included.
Features
The
front and rear axle pairs are linked. All axles
steer with a very good range of movement and different
steering modes can be replicated. There is working
suspension.
The crane deck has multiple ladders which can be rotated
and lowered to provide access to the deck.
The handrail on the crane body can be folded for
transport or raised when in service.
The outriggers have extending beams and pistons that
screw down without any visible screw threads. Plastic
pads clip on securely. The outrigger pistons have
just
enough movement to pose the crane wheels-free.
The crane cab tilts and can hold any pose.
It has an extending walkway platform.
The boom is raised using the large ram
which has a
locking mechanism. The collar rotates and is used
to clamp and unclamp the piston. It works well when fully tightened.
The telescopic sections extend smoothly and lock into
place at approximately 50%, 90% and 100%.
The winch drum is turned by finger on
the drum, and the brake is by means of friction rather
than a positive lock.
The fly jib can be installed
at half or full length. It also has a ratchet for
setting offset angles of 20° or 40°.
Quality
It is a strong model which is both heavy and
robust. Plastic is used appropriately.
The Mammoet decoration is very good as are the many graphics.
Price
It is a reasonable price for a limited edition five axle crane.
Overall
This is an excellent model of the LTM 1110-5.1.
It is very functional and it is pleasing to see the high
level of detail achieved by the addition of small
graphics.
It looks great in Mammoet colours.
Footnotes
The model became available in May 2022. It has
the Mammoet model number 410287 and was a limited
edition of 500 pieces. |
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| Parts, instruction sheet
and Collector Card. |
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| On the road. |
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| Tool box at the back. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Many tiny
graphics. |
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| Deck ladder
lowered, piston has a smooth face. |
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| Outriggers
extended but not under full load. |
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| Fly jib set at
an angle. |
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