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Liebherr branded
box. |
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Convincing
appearance. |
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Detailed
transmission and axles. |
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Detailed cab. |
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Used for
handling a few logs. |
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Disconnected
grab. |
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On the road. |
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Elevated cab. |
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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.
This model is an updated version of model
#1001. It has
modified decoration.
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 very good 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
an updated version of the previous model with changed
graphics. It is a nice implementation of a smaller material
handler, and it has the typical feel of NZG quality.
Footnotes
The model appeared in NZG's Newsletter in
January 2022.
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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 the boom.
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Being loaded on
a transporter. |
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