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| Liebherr
branded box.
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| Grille is
indicated by graphics. |
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| Underneath. |
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| The cab. |
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| Textured roof. |
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| The quick
coupler. |
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| Hydraulics
detailing is very good. |
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| Digging at
depth. |
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| Grading bucket. |
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The Liebherr R 945 Hydraulic Excavator has an
operating weight in the range 41 - 47 tonnes depending on configuration.
Packaging
The model comes in a Liebherr-branded box with the model packed
inside foam backed with cardboard.
There were no missing parts on the review model. There
was a defective finish on the counterweight and it is
surprising and disappointing that Conrad's quality
control did not prevent this model leaving the factory.
There is no information
about the real machine.
Detail
The undercarriage has detailed metal tracks mounted on
detailed frames which include plastic steps. There are no
working rollers.
The cab
has a textured access step and a plastic grab rail
with a non-silvered mirror. The windows
have the seals marked. A large
plastic debris guard covers the roof. Internal detailing
is good.
The body sides are metal with casting details including panel
handles, and a grille is indicate by graphics. The counterweight has the Liebherr name
embossed on it but this was poorly applied on the review
model. Smaller details include a video camera at the
rear. The hand rails are metal.
The roof is a plastic part and has a textured surface. Details include a plastic exhaust pipe
and a plastic strip runs along the top of the
counterweight.
A bank of hydraulic hoses run to the boom.
The hydraulic rams have plastic jackets with thin
hydraulic pipes. The boom has hydraulic pipes
running along the top edge with short lengths of hose.
There are lights mounted but they are dark plastic and
so lack detail.
The stick is a metal part with a couple of yellow
plastic brackets on the top edge. There is a
plastic quick coupler at the end of the stick.
Two buckets are included and both are metal parts.
Features
The tracks roll on a rough surface and are tensioned by springs in the idlers.
The track frames are retractable so can be posed in
working or transport configurations.
The model rotates well.
The boom and stick have a very good range of movement.
The buckets are secured in position with a plastic pin.
The grading bucket pivots on its attachment point.
Quality
The model is
strong and robust.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is moderate value.
Overall
This is a medium quality model from Conrad which is not
to the best of modern standards.
Footnotes
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| IParked up. |
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| Handrails are
metal. |
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| Plastic steps
are not the best. |
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| Poor finish on
the Liebherr name. |
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| Profile view.
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| Long boom and
stick. |
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Buckets disconnected. |
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Good transport load.
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