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| Wirtgen branded box. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Impressive
milling drum. |
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| It is quite a
large machine. |
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| Cab slides
sideways to give the operator a better view.
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| Milling
assembly connections are well engineered. |
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| All wheel
steering. |
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 Comment on this model.
The
Wirtgen WR 240 Cold Recycler and Soil Stabiliser weighs
around 30 tonnes. It has a mixing chamber where
materials can be combined and used to prepare and repair road
surfaces amongst other uses.
Packaging
The model comes in a Wirtgen box and is enclosed
between polystyrene trays. The review
model had no defects or missing parts.
The model comes complete with no assembly required and
there are no instructions.
Models supplied direct from Wirtgen also come with a
mini DVD and it is very good. It includes
graphics, brochures, job site reports, video of the real
machine and also computer simulations. It is a
pity it is not supplied with collector versions of the
model.
Detail
The wheels are metal with heavy chunky tyres having a
deep tread. Hoses run to the rear wheels.
Underneath the model the milling drum is large with
finely crafted metal picks which are tipped with red
paint.
The large cab has thin grab rails and mirror supports,
painted lights and wipers on the windows. Inside,
the cab detail is very good. Outside the cab the
access platforms are anti-slip and there are more high
quality handrails.
The engine bay has some really nice mesh grilles on the
top and under the cover the engine is detailed in
plastic parts. An exhaust outlet is included on the
side. The milling drum cover is metal and is a
casting with good detailing and very sharp Wirtgen
graphics.
At the rear there is a beacon light and hydraulic hoses
run to the wheel supports.
Features
Both axles have linked steering and a reasonable angle
can be achieved.
The milling drum rotates and there is an adjustable flap
on the front edge. The whole milling assembly can
also be raised and lowered.
The cab can slide sideways and the seat and controls can
be rotated.
The engine cover opens.
Quality
Very little plastic is used and the model has a high
quality feel.
The paint and graphics are very good.
Price
It is reasonable value.
Overall
NZG has produced another very good model of an
impressive and unusual Wirtgen machine and it is highly
recommended.
Footnotes
The model first appeared at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in
2013.
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| The mini DVD. |
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| Rear steering. |
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| Hydraulic hoses
at the rear. |
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| Opening engine
cover. |
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| Metal handrails
are thin and high quality.
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| Milling drum
lowered. |
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| Loaded on a
Nooteboom trailer. |
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| It makes a good
load. |
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