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Liebherr branded
box. |
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Cab elevated. |
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Detailed
transmission and axles. |
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Detailed cab. |
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Metal sorting
grab. |
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Disconnecting
the grab. |
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Makes a good
load for a truck. |
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Recycling
timbers. |
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The Liebherr LH 22 M Material Handler is aimed at the
recycling industry.
It has an operating weight in the 20 tonne range.
Packaging
The model comes in a Liebherr branded box.
Inside the model is wrapped in soft paper and rests in a polystyrene tray.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review
model.
It is fully assembled and a spare pin is included.
There is no information about the model or the real
machine.
Detail
The underside of the carrier has the transmission
detailed in plastic, and the axles are nicely
detailed also. There are metal outrigger assemblies at
each end.
The cab has a metal grab rail and a thin windscreen
wiper. The windows have detailed frames and seals
giving it a detailed and realistic appearance which is
enhanced by the highlighted handle. Soft hoses run
on the articulated connection to the cab.
The curved counterweight
has the Liebherr name embossed at the back, and painted
lights and small graphics add to the appearance.
Grilles on the side are formed by graphics and side and
rear video cameras are modelled.
Up on top the engine
cover is very detailed and there is an etched grille,
with other parts highlighted.
At the boom foot there are many soft rubber hydraulic
hoses which give a complex look.
The hydraulics on the boom are
complex with
many soft hoses. The connection pins are very
small.
The sorting grab is metal and has etched holes in the
jaws. Soft hoses run to the connector.
Features
The
wheels roll well without being fully free spinning. The
steering axle achieves a moderate angle, and it also oscillates.
The model rotates smoothly.
The cab elevates to a good height but on the review
model there was a slight tendency for it to tilt
forward.
The movement of the boom and stick is very good with a pleasant
stiffness in the cylinders, although the boom cannot set
down fully for transport unless the stick is laid out
lengthways. The model is stable at full reach.
The grab is removable by taking out one pin. It rotates and
it opens and closes very well.
Quality
This is a high quality model with a very good finish.
The metal content is high and the paint and graphics are
excellent.
Price
The model is good value.
Overall
This is nice implementation of a smaller material
handler, and it has the typical feel of NZG quality.
Footnotes
The model appeared at the Bauma Exhibition April 2019.
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Profile view. |
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Realistic. |
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Nice curved
body shape. |
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Outriggers are
robust. |
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Very nice
detailing on
top.
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On the road. |
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