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| JCB branded
box. |
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| Nice tyres. |
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| Axles modelled. |
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| Detailed cab. |
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| Detailed
engine. |
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| Covers have
trouble posing open. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Forks. |
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| Log handler. |
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| Holds logs with
ease. |
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 Comment on this model.
The JCB 456 ZX is a 22 tonne machine. It has been
replaced in the JCB range by the JCB 457 ZX.
This is an updated model with revised graphics
compared to the previous version released in 2007.
Packaging
The model comes in a JCB-branded box and the model is
held between two clear plastic formers.
There were no missing parts or defects on
the review model.
There is no information about the real machine or model
included.
Detail
Looking underneath, the two axles have differentials and
there is a short length of drive shaft to the front
axle. The tyres are a nice
quality rubber and the hubs are detailed with wheel
nuts and the JCB logo.
The engine area looks good although the hinges on the
panels are large. The
counterweight has good quality lights with plastic
lenses and the exhaust on top has a hole. Under the panels is a detailed engine with
different coloured components.
Access platforms outside the cab have a very nice
non-slip finish, and the metal grab rails and cab mirrors are
very thin. The interior cab detail is very good
with an internal mirror and the JCB logo on the seat
back.
The pivot point has visible steering cylinders but
is plain with no
drive shaft or hoses.
The front is modelled well
and the Z-bar loader arm linkage is good with decent JCB
graphics and painted, unobtrusive rivets.
The metal bucket is a nice casting. The log handler is
metal and nicely finished as is the
fork attachment.
Features
The wheels are free-rolling and are fixed to
common axles. The rear axle has some oscillation.
Steering across the pivot point achieves a shallow
angle and is loose.
The Z-bar linkage is stiff and will hold any pose. The
range of movement is very good, particularly
the carry and tipping angles.
The tools unclip. The log handler opens and closes
and will grip logs. The forks are adjustable
side-to-side and can be removed also.
Engine covers on both sides can be opened
but they are loose and only one side would pose open on the review model.
Quality
This is another generally good quality model by Motorart with a
high metal content.
The graphics and paint are very good.
Price
The model price is good value.
Overall
Although it is an older casting it is a flexible model
with the three different tools provided.
Footnotes
This
version of the model appeared in January 2014. The
first version was released in 2007.
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| Out of the box
with tools. |
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| Robustly made. |
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| No hoses or
drive shafts at the pivot. |
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| Painted rivets. |
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| Steering angle
is shallow. |
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| Loading sand. |
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| Lift height is
very good. |
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| The pallet is
not included with the model. |
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