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| Liebherr
branded box.
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| Grille behind
the cab is metal not graphics. |
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| Transmission is
modelled. |
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| Brass rivets
are ok but friction rivets would have looked better. |
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| Travelling with
rocks. |
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| It makes a good
load. |
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| On a
Goldhofer trailer. |
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 Comment on this model.
The Liebherr L 576 is a wheel loader with an operating
weight of around 24 tonnes. It has a bucket
capacity of 4.5m³ and a dump-over height of 3.9m.
Packaging
The model comes in a standard
Liebherr-branded box with the model packed within good quality
foam rubber.
There were no defects or missing parts on
the review model.
No instructions are provided and there is no information
about the real machine. Two door mirrors have to
be fitted and this is an easy task.
Detail
The transmission is modelled underneath with plastic
drive shafts. The large tyres have a good tread
pattern and are mounted on detailed wheels.
The stairs and handrails up to the cab are metal and
thin enough to look good, and there are textured
non-slip walking surfaces. The cab has window
seals, wipers as applied graphics, and metal grab rails
on top. Inside the detail is good with
identifiable controls.
The engine compartment has excellent see-through grilles
and interior shapes hint at the engine inside. At
the rear there are painted lights and sharp graphics.
At the front the plastic wheel arches have separate mud
flaps. The centre pivot point looks busy but there
are no hydraulic hoses anywhere on the model. The
Z-frame loader mechanism is modelled well and tiny
warning signs add detail.
The bucket is a nice casting.
Features
The wheels roll well and the rear axle floats with a
good range of movement.
Steering at the centre pivot point has a nice level of
stiffness and achieves a realistic angle.
The loader mechanism is very good. It can hold any
pose and reaches a realistic height. The tipping
angle on the bucket is very good.
Quality
The model is typically robust and well made. The
paintwork is good and the graphics are applied well.
Price
The model is good value.
Overall
This is a good quality model with some nice touches of
detailing, and it works well. It is highly
recommended.
Footnotes
The model was introduced in Summer 2012.
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| Chunky tyres. |
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| Lights and
graphics at the rear are good. |
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| Cab interior is
good. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Height of lift
is very good.
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| Loading a Volvo
Dump Truck. |
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Filling up a Caterpillar 740B EJ.
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