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| Tadano branded
box. |
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| Looks great. |
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| Detailed rear
end. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Many small
graphics. |
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| Side mounted
winch. |
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| At work. |
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| Outriggers have
screw threads. |
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| Detailed cab. |
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| Runner jib
fitted. |
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| Fly jib fitted. |
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The
Tadano AC 2.040-1 is a 40 tonne class all terrain
crane. It has a main boom length of 35.2m.
Packaging
The model comes in a Tadano-branded box. The parts are wrapped in soft paper and held
within expanded polystyrene trays that are clipped
together.
The review model had no defects. Pins for securing
the outrigger pads are referenced in the manual but were
not included.
The build manual for the model has an excellent parts
list, and it is very comprehensive with clear
steps describing the assembly and features.
Tools are supplied to assemble and operate the model,
and the bags of small parts are numbered making
it easier to follow the instructions.
Detail
The chassis is detailed with the transmission
and steering present. The tyres are very good
with a fine tread pattern and they are mounted on
detailed wheels.
The carrier cab has a chain for hitching the hook whilst
travelling. Door
mirrors, windscreen wipers and beacon lights complete
the external detail. Door handles are nicely
highlighted.
Behind the carrier cab the engine area has textured
surfaces and grilles. The exhaust pipe looks
realistic with a formed hole.
The outrigger assemblies are metal with chevrons and tiny graphics.
Small metal spreader plates are included. The outrigger
pistons have screw thread faces.
At the rear of the carrier the lights have plastic
lenses, and a removable ladder is fitted.
The crane cab has a diamond plated access platform
outside and the interior detail is excellent with a computer console.
Small warning graphics enhance the
detailing around the crane.
The counterweight is made up of separate parts.
The main boom ram has metal parts. Detailing on the
boom includes a spooling drum. The winch on this
crane is unusually side mounted and the route of the
rope to the boom head has special treatment.
The inner telescope sections have a
realistic profile, and the overall boom
geometry is excellent. At the boom head the
sheaves are metal, and painted white.
Two jibs are provided. A standard swingaway jib
and a runner jib. Both are metal parts.
One three sheave hook block is included and it is very
nice quality. A single line block would have been
a worthwhile inclusion.
A Tadano-branded load plate is also included.
Features
The front axle has notched steering and reasonable
angles are possible. Although the rear steering is
modelled it was non-functional on the review model. There is sprung
suspension on each axle.
The outrigger beams can be extended and pads lowered,
with the crane able to be supported wheels-free.
There is looseness in the
outrigger beams so they are not straight under load.
The operator's cab can be tilted to a good angle, and
there is a slide-out access platform.
The counterweight system can be fitted in various
configurations.
Raising the boom is easy as the locking mechanism on the
main boom ram is by means of using a key
to tighten a grub screw and
this works very well.
Telescoping the boom is smooth and easy with a spring
clip to lock each boom section. They have locking
positions at approximately 50% and 100%.
A key is used to operate the main winch and it relies on
friction which works well enough.
The hook on the hook block has a
full range of movement.
The long fly jib can be set straight or at angles using
a mechanical ratchet system. Alternatively, the
runner jib can be fitted.
The crane can be displayed in transport
mode, although the jibs have to be pinned at the boom
head to rest in a stable manner.
Quality
This model is well made and high quality.
The paint finish is very good, and the
many small graphics are
sharp.
Price
It is reasonable value for a well presented
model.
Overall
This is another very good looking Tadano crane
model by IMC. It is an excellent
combination of detail and functionality.
Footnotes
The model was released in Q3 2022. |
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| Open box. |
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| Front axle
steering. |
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| Removable
ladder at the rear. |
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| Detailed
carrier cab. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Tadano plate
included. |
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| Unloading a
site office. |
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| Boom fully
extended. |
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