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						| Terex Fuchs branded box. |  
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						| Profile view. |  
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						| Hydraulic hoses 
						at the boom foot. |  
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						| Hydraulics run 
						to the grab. |  
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						| Tilting cab. |  
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						| Timber grab. |  
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						| Folded to 
						reduce the headroom. |  
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						| Shifting some 
						model logs (not included with the model). |  | 
					
						|  Comment on this model. 
 The
						Terex Fuchs MHL 454 is a 'pick and carry' type machine 
						specifically designed for timber handling.  It 
						weighs around 32 tonnes and has a maximum reach of 
						nearly 11m.
 
 Packaging
 
 The model comes in a branded box and is enclosed 
						between polystyrene trays.  There is no information 
						about the model or the real machine.
 
 The 
						review model had no defects or missing parts.
 
 The model only requires the grab to be connected to 
						complete the assembly.
 
 Detail
 
 Looking underneath, the all-wheel-drive transmission is 
						modelled in plastic.  The wide tyres have a good 
						tread pattern and the wheel detailing is good.
 
 At the front there 
						is a metal dozing blade used for pushing timbers and 
						clearing a path.
 
 Steps with tiny plastic grab rails lead up to the high 
						cab.  It appears to be largely plastic but is 
						finely detailed and has a realistic interior.  A 
						plastic grating provides falling object protection.
 
 The body has the main panels detailed and plastic lights 
						and mirrors provide additional detail.  The simple 
						graphics are sharp enough.  Slewing motors are 
						modelled at the boom foot and a nice bank of hydraulic 
						hoses runs up to the boom.
 
 The boom and stick have pipes detailed with silver paint 
						and very thin hoses run to the stick rams.  The 
						hoses continue to the timber grab.
 
 The large timber grab is modelled in metal.
 
 Features
 
 The 
						model rolls well and both axles have steering enabling a 
						tight turning circle.
 
 The 
						blade at the front raises and lowers.
 
 Rotation of the body is easy.
 
 The 
						boom and stick have a good range of movement with stiff 
						rams that can hold a pose.  It can be folded low to 
						make a suitable load for a low loader.
 
 The elevated cab is hinged and folds forward to lower 
						the headroom for transport.
 
 The 
						grab jaws open and close fully, and the grab can be 
						disconnected for transport.
 
 Quality
 
 This is a high quality model with plastic used to 
						provide some of the smaller detailing.  However it is mostly metal and 
						is finished well.
 
 Price
 
 It is reasonable value for the quality and functionality 
						offered.
 
 Overall
 
 Although this model was released a few years ago it is a 
						good version of a specialist machine and is highly 
						recommended.
 
 Footnotes
 
 The model first appeared at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in 
						2008.
 
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						| Blade at the 
						front. |  
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						| Steering on 
						both axles. |  
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						| Detailed rams. |  
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						| Transmission 
						modelled. |  
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						| Wide treaded 
						tyres. |  
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						| It makes a good 
						load on a
						Nooteboom Pandel-X. |  
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						| It looks 
						realistic. |  |