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| Hamm branded
box. |
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| Open slated grille at
the rear. |
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| Simple
underneath. |
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| Very detailed
engine. |
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| Ready to work. |
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| With its
brother, the smooth drum version. |
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 Comment on this model.
Hamm is part of the Wirtgen
Group of companies.
The Hamm H 13i is a
vibratory compactor with an operating weight of around
13 tonnes and this version is fitted with a padfoot drum.
Packaging
It comes in a Hamm branded box
in which
the model is held within
two expanded polystyrene trays, and wrapped in soft
paper.
There is some information about the real compactor
printed on the box.
The model is complete out of the box with no assembly to
do.
Detail
Underneath, the detail is simple with the steering
hydraulic rams visible. The metal rear wheels have nice
rubber tyres with a heavy tread pattern for earthworks
applications.
The body casting has see-through grilles at the
rear together with an exhaust pipe. The rear light
detailing is good too, and the engine under the hood is
very detailed with various coloured components.
The
cab is excellent as it has a console with tiny legible
graphics and unusually the ceiling is modelled too.
A fire extinguisher adds to the authentic look. Silvered steps lead to the cab and there
is a fuel filler pipe and wheel chocks.
Hydraulic lines run to the drum which is heavy with a
detailed padfoot pattern. The frame is well detailed and looks good.
Features
The rubber tyres roll nicely and the padfoot drum turns smoothly.
The pivoted steering works well achieving an angle
approaching 40º.
The engine hood opens to a wide angle although on the
review model the hinge was not stiff enough to maintain
an open pose.
Quality
It is well up to NZG's usual quality standards with a
sparing use of plastic.
The paintwork and graphics
are very good.
Price
It is
good value for the quality offered.
Overall
NZG has enhanced this Hamm model compared to the
previous versions of similar rollers. It is highly
recommended.
Footnotes
The model first appeared
for the BAUMA 2013 exhibition.
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| Padfoot drum. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Heavy treaded tyres
for earthworks surfaces mounted on metal wheels. |
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| Excellent cab. |
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| Loaded for
transport. Note
the different tyre types between the versions. |
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