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Conrad 2738 - Liebherr LTR 1100 Crawler Crane
Model Review July 2008
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| The Liebherr LTR 1100 shows typical Conrad quality. |
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The Liebherr LTR 1100 Telescopic Crawler Crane is one of a fairly small group of machines of this type offered by crane manufacturers. It is capable of lifting 100t at 2.5m radius, and 0.8t at 60m. The maximum height of lift is 83m.
This is a 1:50 scale model made by Conrad in Germany.
Packaging
The model comes in a two piece expanded polystyrene box held together by the usual Liebherr house design picture sleeve. It has a few pictures of the real machine, but no details about it. The review model had no defects or missing parts.
There were no instructions provided with the review model and this is surprising given the relatively large number of parts when taken out of the box. Experienced collectors will have little problem assembling the model although anyone receiving it would certainly appreciate an instruction sheet and some details about the real crane. In fact an instruction sheet has been published on the Conrad website (see the Model Notes at the end of the review). This is quite good and so presumably it was not ready in time to include with early batches of the model.
Detail
The tracks are metal and are mounted on detailed track frames which include steps to allow the operator to climb into the cab. The frames have details representing idler rollers although there are no actual moving rollers. The main sprockets have the Liebherr name embossed on them. Between the tracks, the main frame has hydraulic jacks which can lift the crane to enable the tracks to be attached and detached. The jacks are screw threads with plastic pads. Metal ballast boxes sit between the tracks and these have lifting lugs which could be used to pose a lift with suitable chains.
The crane cab is the same casting as used on the Liebherr LTM 1200 model with plastic grab rails on the outside, and has the same good internal detail. Moving around the crane body there is a typical level of detail for Conrad, with panel handles and grilles represented within the casting. Additionally there is a metal grab rail and exhaust pipe, and stepping plates at the rear.. At the back there is a built-in winch and a second one which pins into position. The counterweight attachment mechanism is fully replicated with plastic lifting gear and metal chains. The counterweight slabs are nicely modelled with the lowest section having the Liebherr name proudly in relief. Although lifting lugs are indicated in the casting detail, they are not useable.
