Fully loaded on a couple of trucks, it makes a great display.

Tracks can be set narrow for travelling on a flatbed, or wide for when supporting that big demolition arm.

Lifted off the stand the demolition arm is rock solid.

Fierce looking jaws.

Very impressive when fully extended.

Little brother, big brother.  Standing next to the Case 1488 LC.

Conrad 2923 - Case CX800 Demolition Excavator
Model Review January 2007

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Features

As can be expected from a Conrad model the metal tracks work very well and are held in tension by spring-loaded sprockets. The track frames themselves replicate the function of the original machine in that they can be extended for use when the machine is working, and retracted for transport on a low loader so as to reduce the width.

The cab has a tilting mechanism to enable the operator to have a comfortable view of work at height when the demolition boom is extended.

The digging and demolition arms are readily interchangeable and attach to the machine by a simple arrangement of a latching on and then securing with a simple pin.  The pin is plastic and works effectively although of course a metal pin would have given a feel of greater quality. The digging arm has two pin holes which enables it to be configured two ways.

The demolition arm is impressive with the main part consisting of a three stage telescope which dramatically increases its length.  Despite this, and the weight of the arm, the model remains very stable due to the heaviness of the body.  Furthermore the hydraulic cylinders modelled are very stiff so there is no hint of cylinder bleed. In fact the cylinders on the body are so stiff that both muscles and care is needed to adjust the model.

The jaws rotate and can be opened and closed.

Quality

The sheer weight of the model gives it a quality feel and the standard of the castings and all moving parts is very good indeed. The very crisp paintwork and lettering enhance the model significantly. Although as always it is possible to imagine an even greater level of detail, this is an impressive model from Conrad.

Price

This model costs significantly more than the nearest model of this type which is the much older Liebherr 954BV by Conrad (see review here).  However the Case is significantly larger and, judging by weight, contains a lot more metal. It is also superior in all other respects.

Overall

Conrad have produced a very good model which is very well engineered. A large variety of display options are possible giving collectors plenty of flexibility. When the demolition arm is fully extended, the model is dominating.

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