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| Liebherr branded
box. |
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| Detailed
wheels. |
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| Height of lift
is good. |
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| Bucket looks
good. |
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| Small load
for a small trailer. |
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| It just loads a
standard tipper. |
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The Liebherr L 510 Stereo is a 6 tonne wheel loader and
the ‘Stereo’ name refers to the unusual combination of
centre pivot and rear wheel steering.
This version of the model is in the colours of
Frauenrath, a family-run German construction company
with a history stretching back 150 years.
Packaging
The model comes in a Liebherr branded box and inside the model is contained between
a pair of polystyrene trays. There were no missing
parts or damage on the review model.
It is fully assembled so no instructions are supplied.
Detail
There is no attempt at detail underneath with the front
axle support exposed and hollow. The metal wheels are very
good with convincing rubber rough terrain tyres.
The cab has good interior detailing although the
steering wheel looks very small, and there are tinted windows
and realistic looking window seals. The hinges on
the doors are a little on the large side which is a
modelling compromise to allow the doors to open. Grab rails and mirrors are plastic,
although there are no windscreen wipers.
The body is a very good casting with some nice detailing
and it is enhanced with small sharp graphics.
The loader mechanism has a busy appearance with many
hydraulic hoses and more small graphics adding to the
realism. The rivets used are small and painted so
do not detract from the look of the model.
The bucket is a decent casting.
Features
The wheels turn reasonably smoothly. The
combination steering works really well with the rear
axle linked to the centre pivot so that the model can
turn through a tight circle.
Both cab doors can be opened and they are a very snug
fit. They are best opened by carefully inserting a
finger nail under the door handle.
The Z-pattern loader mechanism works quite well although
the tipping angle of the bucket is shallow.
Quality
The model is relatively heavy for its small size
reflecting the high metal content. It is very good
quality model with little plastic used, and the
Frauenrath livery is to a high standard.
Price
It is a good value limited edition model.
Overall
NZG has produced the L 510 to have the feel of a quality
product. The detail and features add up to a model
that is highly recommended.
Footnotes
The updated version (#743) of the model first appeared in Liebherr colours in 2009.
It was first released as model #542. It
has been made in various liveries. This version first
appeared in Summer 2012 together with a version in the
colours of Richard
Schulz, and was made in a run of 300
models.
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Profile view. |
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| Bucket down for
shovelling. |
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| Interesting
decoration. |
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| View
underneath. |
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| Opening cab
door.
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| Small sized
loader. |
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| Bucket tipping
angle is shallow. |
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