The 16000 configured with a very short boom.

Boom sections are straight.  This one is loaded on a Talbert Trailer.

Offloading a boom section.

Short rigged boom with plenty of sections left over that could be inserted to make a very big model.

Lifting a piece of heavy equipment.

TWH 016 - Manitowoc 16000 Crawler Crane
Model Review June 2008

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This model is another in the line of very high quality TWH models in terms of detail provided, and there is almost a complete absence of plastic.  In this sense it is a museum-quality model.  The paintwork and graphics on the model are all first rate.  There are relatively minor issues in the boom fabrication tolerances compared to the earlier 18000 model which is a good step forward.

In terms of the engineering of some of the features a slightly more functional approach would have made the model outstanding.

Price

The model is both impressively large and high quality and is a strong value overall bearing in mind what it offers.

Summary

As the second in the line of Manitowoc heavy crawler crane models it is a very good model overall, and looks very impressive because of the detail and size.  The quality of the boom fabrications has improved.  In terms of meeting an objective of being a museum-quality replica it is a success and will satisfy collectors.

With a little more attention on the functionality and flexibility, the model could have been outstanding, with a heavy lift option for the main boom and the ability to strip the model down more being two particular enhancements.

Overall the Manitowoc 16000 is a first class model.

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