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| Big Liebherr branded
box. |
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| Wheels and
tyres are good. |
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Massive rear axle. Debris
bars hang down between the wheels. |
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| Heavy build. |
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| Tanks and
rubber flaps. |
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| Details on
the cab deck. |
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| Loaded up. |
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| Very good
tipping angle. |
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| It needs a
suitable size loader. |
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| Being loaded by
a Liebherr R 9800. |
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 Comment on this model.
The Liebherr T 282B is a mining truck with a diesel
electric AC drive.
It has a maximum operating weight of 592 tonnes and the
payload capacity is 363 tonnes.
At the time of the review the current equivalent truck in
the Liebherr range is the T 282C.
Packaging
The model comes in a very large Liebherr-branded sleeved
box and no information is provided about the real truck.
The review model had no defects or missing parts.
No information is provided about the model and there is
no assembly to do.
Detail
Looking underneath the construction is heavy as befits the
model because it is a very heavy item. Most of the
components are metal with the exceptions being some elements
of the Double A-Frame and rear suspension systems.
The underside of the radiator is modelled as is the AC alternator
and the cable pipe to the rear axle.
The wheels are detailed in plastic and the rubber tyres
are very good - strong, and with a deep tread.
At the front most of the stairs and handrails are metal
with a fine enough gauge. The radiator grille and
fire extinguisher are plastic. On the cab platform
there are large metal mirrors although they are unsilvered.
The walking surface is textured and the metal equipment
cabinets have good detailing. The cab has a double
seat inside with an air conditioner and light on the roof.
Between the wheels there are large tanks for fuel and hydraulics
and the engine and large exhaust pipes are also visible.
The rear axle is massive and has lights highlighted with
paint.
The dump body is the essence of heavy-duty modelling with
the massive structure represented very well underneath.
There are what appears to be lifting eyes detailed within the casting on the
sides although they are non-functional. Large soft
rubber flaps hang down from the front and debris bars drop
down between the rear tyres.
Features
The wheels roll well and the front steering turns to a very
convincing angle. There is fully working suspension
on both axles although it is very stiff at the front.
The dump body raises using twin double stage hoist cylinders
and these are stiff enough to hold the body at any angle.
The debris bars between the rear wheels oscillate.
Quality
In some respects this model typifies Conrad.
It is immensely strong and very heavy with a high percentage
of metal.
The paintwork is good, and the graphics are sharp.
Price
It is reasonable value given the amount of metal
supplied.
Overall
This is one tough model with good model engineering that
reflects the robust nature of the real truck. The
detail level is good bearing in mind that the model was
first introduced a number of years ago. It looks
great paired with a suitable loader and is good enough
to be highly
recommended.
Footnotes
It was first introduced in 2007 in a version with white
wheels. It was later changed to grey wheels.
A limited edition in yellow was also produced. |
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| Imposing
dimensions. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Heavy
structure on the dump body. |
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| Underneath is
interesting. Main components are modelled. |
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| Big. |
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| Exhaust pipes
and rams. |
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| Impressive with
a load. |
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| Tipping in
action. |
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| Paired with a
Bucyrus
495HR. |
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