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This is an Atlas branded version of
the previous Terex 225LC excavator which was produced
when Atlas was part of Terex.
The 225LC is a hydraulic excavator in the 24 tonne
class, with a bucket capacity in the range 0.4-1.37m³.
It comes with either a monoblock or adjustable boom, and
the scale model is based on a 6.5m monoblock boom.
Packaging
The model comes in an Atlas branded box. The
review model had no defects or missing parts although
the previous version of the model had a few spare track
links included in the box and they were not present this
time.
There is no information provided about the real machine
and the model is complete with no assembly required.
Detail
The tracks are metal and are well detailed with fixing
bolts modelled. They are mounted on frames which
include rollers but these are not moving parts.
The cab is very good. It has nicely tinted windows with
mirrors, lights and windscreen wipers present. Inside,
the controls are reproduced well.
The rest of the body is a very good metal casting which
includes grilles and the stylised fluting around the
lights at the rear. Nicely formed steps and a metal
handrail also add to the look.
At the boom connection point there is very good
detailing in terms of plastic hydraulic hosing which has
a fine gauge.
The monoblock boom is also cast well with hydraulic
piping detailed, and plastic hosing across the pivot
point. The bucket is a good casting with sharp teeth
and anti wear plates.
Features
The tracks roll although they were stiff on the review
model, and they are mounted on spring loaded sprockets
so it is straightforward to remove them if desired.
However the individual links are only hooked together so
if the tracks are removed they quickly come apart into
many pieces.
The body rotates well and the boom movement works fine
with the cylinders stiff enough to be able to hold any
pose.
Quality
The manufacture of the model and the paint finish is to
NZG's usual high standards. Very little plastic is
used.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
This is a good looking model in the Atlas livery and is
a good solid offering from NZG.
Footnotes
The model first appeared at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in
2011. The original version of this model was the Terex
225LC which was NZG
698.
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| Profile view. |
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| Detailed cab. |
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| Hoses at the
boom foot. |
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| Hydraulic lines
to the cylinders and painted rivets. |
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| Boom and bucket
look realistic.
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| Off to the
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