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| Windowed
box. |
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| Bold graphics. |
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| Metal tracks
are good. |
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| Cab detail is
reasonable. |
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| Decent bucket. |
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| Reach is good. |
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| Profile view. |
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 Comment on this model.
The JCB JS220 is a 22 tonne machine aimed at the smaller
end of the tracked excavator market.
Packaging
The model comes in a JCB-branded box with a window
allowing the model to be seen inside. Inside it is held
between two snap fit clear plastic formers. A good photo of the real machine is
printed on the reverse side.
There were no missing parts or defects on
the review model.
There is no information about the real machine or model
included.
Detail
The undercarriage is simple with the structure exposed. The narrow
crawler tracks are metal with the triple grouser pads
having tiny bolt heads.
They are mounted on reasonable track frames with no
moving rollers.
The cab has controls and pedals on the inside, and the seat
back has 'JCB' imprinted on it. On the outside the cab
has a windscreen wiper, lights and aerial, but no
mirrors.
The rest of the body has clear and crisp graphics and
there is detail within the casting of the bodywork for
handles, grilles and a non-slip walking surface on the
roof. However the side grilles, engine cover and
other parts of the body are from an
earlier JS220 casting
and do not reflect the latest real machine.
However the graphics and paint are reasonably accurate. Steps lead to the roof and there
is a thick
plastic handrail.
Under the engine cover is a reasonably detailed
plastic engine.
The monoboom has hydraulic lines within the casting but
no hoses and
there are some simple hydraulics leading to the main lift
cylinders. A couple of lights are fixed to the monoboom.
At the end of the dipper is a non-functioning quick
coupler.
The bucket is a nicely formed metal part.
Features
The tracks roll but occasionally would stick a little.
The body rotates
smoothly without rocking.
The three cylinders on the boom and dipper work well
enough although the dipper cylinder was not quite stiff
enough to hold all poses. The model is stable with the boom extended in any
direction.
On top of the body there is an opening engine cover.
Quality
The overall quality is quite good with a high metal
content although one of the track sprockets was not
assembled perfectly straight.
The graphics and paint are good.
Price
The model price is .
Overall
This is a reasonably good model although it mainly
derives from an earlier version of the JS220 and in some
respects it shows its age, particularly in the detail
level. However collectors of JCB will appreciate
the up to date decoration and metal tracks.
Footnotes
The model appeared in November 2013.
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| Parked up. |
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| Overall look is
good although one track frame was a little out of line. |
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| Undercarriage
structure is open. |
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| Opening engine
cover. |
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| As a transport load. |
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| Loading a
truck. |
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| Looks good in a
mini diorama. |
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