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Wacker Neuson WL20e Wheel Loader

Maker:  NZG
Model No:  984
Scale:  1:32
Review Date:  June 2019


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Cranes Etc Model Rating
Packaging   (max 10) 7
Detail   (max 30) 24
Features   (max 20) 15
Quality   (max 25) 21
Price   (max 15) 12
Overall   (max 100) 79%

Footnotes


Wacker Neuson WL20e / Weidemann 1160e Wheel Loader Video.  [Youku Video]
Branded box.
Nice detailed wheels and tyres.
Tipping angle is very good.
 
Perforations in the cab roof.
Loader arm detailing is realistic.
Posed with its brother, the Weidemann 1160e.


The Wacker Neuson WL20e Wheel Loader is an all electric machine weighing around 2.4 tonnes.

This model is 1:32 scale.

Packaging

The model comes in a Wacker Neuson branded box and is wrapped in soft paper and contained in a pair of expanded polystyrene trays. 

There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.

There is no information about the model or the real machine.  A spare beacon light is included.

Detail

The transmission and axles are modelled, and the rest of the modelling is simple.  The rubber tyres have a realistic tread pattern and they are mounted on nice wheels which are detailed on the outer faces.   The wheel arches are plastic.

At the rear of the body there is a curved shape with plenty of nice detailing including small graphics and highlighting of various parts.

The cab has got metal handrails and the doors have a W logo formed in the castings.  The roof has some perforations and there are nice work lights and a beacon light.  Inside the cab the controls are modelled well with a W logo on the steering wheel and tiny graphics on the console.

The loader arm is modelled very well with discrete connections and soft hydraulic hoses.  Highlighting and graphics add to the realistic appearance.

The bucket is a simple metal part with modelled teeth.

Features

The model rolled reasonably well with a slight stickiness on one axle. 

Steering across the pivot point achieves an excellent angle.

The loader mechanism works in a precise way.  It reaches a realistic height, and the the tipping and carry angles on the bucket are very good.

Quality

This is a high quality model with a high metal content. 

The graphics and paintwork are very good.

Price

It is good value when obtained from the Wacker Neuson shop.

Overall

NZG has produced a well engineered model which has a quality feel and nice detailing. 

Footnotes

The model appeared at the Bauma Exhibition in April 2019.
 A slightly different version was produced as the Weidemann 1160e, model number #985.
 
Profile view.
Busy appearance.
Bucket height is very good.
Underneath.
Detailed cab.
 
Large light boxes.