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| Volvo-style
windowed
box. |
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| Bucket height
is good. |
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| Moderate carry
angle. |
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| Opening covers. |
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| Rear end is
revised from the previous L350F, and the handrails are
now red. |
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| Very nice
details on the bucket. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Poses well. |
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The Volvo L350H is a wheel loader with an operating
weight of between 50 to 56 tonnes, depending on configuration. In this model
configuration it is fitted with a spade nose rock bucket.
This model is an update on the previous L350F version by
Motorart.
Packaging
The packaging is
in the Volvo corporate branding with a window
allowing the model to be seen. The model is
contained between a pair of clear plastic formers.
There were no missing parts on the review
model. The beacon light was detached in the box,
but was easliy refixed.
There is no information about the real machine or model
included.
Detail
Underneath, the transmission is modelled fairly simply , with no drive shafts visible
and unusual half-formed differentials.
The rubber tyres are good and the wheel detailing is
also good although only on the outer faces, with the
internal faces being hollow.
At the rear the the counterweight has painted lights and
tiny warning graphics and the Volvo badge is very sharp.
The engine area is revised on this model and the side grilles are
textured. Underneath the covers
there is a detailed plastic engine with different coloured components.
Textured walkways lead to the cab and the handrails are
metal, as are the mirrors and very thin grab rails. The
interior detail of the cab is good.
Under the cab a front axle drive shaft crosses the pivot
point together with hydraulic hoses, and some thin
pipework is highlighted
At the front the loader
arms have discrete connections and there are large hoses
running to the tilt cylinder.
The metal spade nose rock bucket is very good with
well-defined teeth and wear plates and a see-through
grille at the top.
Features
The wheels roll easily. The rear axle has a
moderate amount of oscillation.
Steering across the pivot point is fairly shallow
possibly because the pistons are too long or the jackets
too short.
The loader mechanism raises to a very good height
and the rams are stiff enough to hold a pose. The bucket
can hold a reasonable carry angle when lowered, and at the top the tipping angle is
very good.
The engine covers on both sides open but one
side of the review model was loose so it would not easily
pose in the open position.
Quality
The model has a
high metal
content and it feels well made.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is
fully priced.
Overall
This is a modest update of the previous version and
brings it up to date with the latest Volvo machine.
Some of the functionality has been improved.
Footnotes
The model became available from Q4 2019 onwards.
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| Imposing
loader. |
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| Simple
underneath. |
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| Nice detail at
the pivot point. |
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| Nice loader arm
arrangement. |
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| Ready to tip. |
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| On the road. |
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| Good load for a
big low loader. |
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