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| Large Mammoet
branded box. |
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| Transport load.
The telescopic struts are spring
loaded so cannot be posed retracted. |
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| Large crawler
track. |
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| Rigged with a
short main boom and 150 tonne
block. |
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| Erection
outriggers can be fitted. |
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| Counterweight
blocks are separate parts. |
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| LF
configuration. |
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| Tilting cab. |
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| Derrick and ballast
tray. |
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The Demag CC 2800 is a 600 tonne class crawler
crane. It can be configured in many different
operating configurations.
This version of the model is the
colours of Mammoet, the Dutch lifting and heavy haulage
specialist.
Packaging
The model comes in high quality packaging with an outer
shipping carton enclosing a large Mammoet-branded box. The model parts are wrapped in soft
paper and held within
expanded polystyrene trays.
The review model had no defects or missing parts.
A reeving tool was supplied separately, but will be
included with later versions of the model.
This version of the model comes with a book celebrating the real crane.
It traces the history of the Demag company through to
its current ownership by Tadano. There are many
photos showing the development of the crane up to the
latest version, and there are many interesting liveries.
The quality of the book is excellent with heavyweight
paper used.
The
52 page A4 build
manual for the model is very comprehensive with clear
steps describing the assembly and features, and an excellent parts list.
Even so, not every aspect or feature is described
leaving things to discover,
Tools are supplied to assemble and operate the model,
and the bags of small parts are numbered making
it easier to follow the instructions.
A Mammoet Collector Card is included which has a unique
serial number within the run of 1000 models.
Detail
The track frames are very detailed with tiny graphics to
add realism. The metal track pads have a
dimpled surface and they are pinned together.
Working rollers are present top and bottom.
Plastic access stairs can be fitted, and there are
hydraulic hoses running to the drive motors.
Self-erection jacks have graphics added and the jacks
have visible screw threads. Metal spreader plates
are included. The counterweight trays are metal.
Metal outrigger beams can be fitted to the crawler track
frames for use in raising a long boom and jib.
The crane cab has wipers and lights, and the interior detail is
very good too. Small graphics enhance the
detailing. Metal hand rails and excellent mesh
walkways can be fitted.
The body has high quality paintwork and graphics.
On the inside there are hydraulic hoses and the winches
have good quality rope. The winch drums are
operated by a key through fairly discrete holes in the
body sides.
The counterweight tray has useable lifting points and
the counterweight slabs also have
useable lifting points. The A-frame has a
self-erection cylinder. All of the pulleys on the
model are white.
Under the boom connection point the slewing motor is
modelled and it is good to see the assembly winch is
reeved with rope.
The boom and derrick connections are made with brass
nuts and bolts which work well but it would have been
nicer if they were coloured black. Struts on the
body are metal parts which are spring loaded. As
such they do not look right in transport mode as they
remain extended.
The boom and jib sections are high quality metal
lattices, and they have very nice mesh walkways.
The ends of lattice sections are painted black to
replicate the Mammoet decoration. The boom and jib
head sections have safety cut-off chains, and the
luffing jib head has dolly wheels for use during
erection.
The pendant bars are nicely formed tubular sections.
Two hook blocks are included and they are very good
metal parts.
Features
The crawler tracks roll easily and are spring loaded.
They can be detached from the undercarriage for display
as transport loads.
Self-assembly jacks can be used to support the crane
body. Outrigger beams can be attached to support
the erection procedure.
A self-assembly cylinder on the A-frame is useable.
The operator's cab can be rotated from the transport
position and it can also be tilted to a good angle.
It holds a pose well.
All winches are operated by using a key. The have
positive brakes which are released by pushing in against
a spring. They work very well.
The ballast tray has a telescopic stinger which can have
an extension locked by a grub screw. The pendant
length at the ballast tray is also adjustable.
A major feature of the model is its flexibility.
Numerous configurations are possible and the parts
provided facilitate this.
Quality
This model is very well made and high quality.
The presentation is enhanced by the high quality
documentation.
The paint finish and graphics are high quality.
Price
It is an expensive model but this reflects its
size and quality so it is good value.
Overall
This is a first class model of the CC
2800 crawler crane. It sets a very high standard
for a diecast model of this type, and its flexibility is
a particular high point.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in Tadano and Mammoet
colours at the Bauma Exhibition in 2022. It became
available from early 2023. |
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| Excellent
documentation. |
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| Many transport
loads are possible. |
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| Self-assembly
can be posed. |
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| Lifting a
concrete beam. |
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| Detailed
tracks. |
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| The 600 tonne
hook block is modular. |
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| The LF
configuration can be built taller than this with the
parts in the box. |
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| Detailed heavy
lattice parts. |
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| Great Mammoet
decoration. |
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