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Sennebogen
branded box. |
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| Impressive
steering. |
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| Simple
underneath. |
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| Nice trash
shovel.
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| Loading a
truck. |
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| Elevated cab. |
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| Unloading
blocks. |
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| Busy scene.
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The Sennebogen
355E is a telehandler with a typical operating weight of
around 5.5 tonnes.
The modelled version is fitted with a
holding shovel, and lifting forks are also included.
Packaging
The model box is Sennebogen-branded and it includes some information about the real machine. Inside the model
is contained within cardboard-backed foam rubber.
There were no missing parts
or defects on the review model.
No instructions are provided with the model and there
are a number of parts to fit.
There are two light stalks at the front, and two light
bars at the rear. Two mirrors also have to be fitted.
Detail
The underside of the machine
has no detail on the base plate and the axles are modelled
in plastic. The wheels
are detailed and the tyres have a good tread pattern.
The wheel arches are plastic.
Small textured steps rise up to the cab which is the latest Sennebogen maXcab design, and it has
metal grab rails although the mirror is not silvered.
Inside the detailing is good with distinct controls.
There is a plastic guard, work lights and a beacon light
on the roof. The elevating mechanism is connected
by small brass rivets and soft cables run to the cab.
At the back is the Sennebogen name and on the side is
the exhaust and air intake, and the graphics are sharp.
At the front the light stalks are plastic without any
highlighting.
Soft hoses connect to the boom, and silvered pipes run
along the top of the boom. The connector at the end has
hydraulic hoses running to it, and the connector is
plastic.
The holding shovel is metal including the folding part.
Metal forks are provided, as is a plastic pallet.
Two tyres provided a load for the forks.
Features
It rolls well and the steering on each axle is excellent
with a full range of movement. The rear axle also
oscillates.
The stabilisers can be lowered and the
pads pivot, and the dozer blade lowers also.
The cab elevates smoothly and stays horizontal
throughout.
The
boom raises smoothly and the telescopic section pulls
out with enough friction to hold any pose.
The
shovel tilts well and the gate has an excellent range of
movement.
The shovel is removable and the forks can be fitted.
Quality
This a good quality model by Conrad with plastic used
appropriately.
The paintwork is very good with sharp graphics.
Price
It is reasonable value.
Overall
Conrad has produced a very functional model and most of
the detailing is very good, with just some plastic parts
being plain. It poses well with other models.
Footnotes
This model first appeared at the
Bauma exhibition in
April 2019.
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| The parts.
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| Big shovel. |
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| Smart cab. |
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| Pipework on top
of the boom. |
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| Profile
view. |
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| Load tipped. |
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| Pallet and
tyres are included. |
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