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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). |
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 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. |
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