TWH 047a - Potain MDT 178 Climbing Cage
Model Review August 2008

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The climbing cage fitted to the crane.

Potain box.

Inside the box.

All the parts out of the box.

The climbing cage makes a good truck load.

The Potain MDT 178 Climbing Cage is an accessory for TWH's Potain Tower Crane model (see review here).  The purpose of the climbing cage is to allow the crane to increase or decrease its height by adding or subtracting mast sections.  It does this by hydraulically jacking the crane.  Climbing tower cranes is a safe activity if carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, but it is also a time when the safety of the crane is endangered if short cuts are taken.

This accessory is made in China by TWH and is 1:50 scale to suit the base model.

Packaging

The box is relatively small and the accessory is well packed within a pair of expanded polystyrene trays, with the larger platforms in the top of the lid.  The review part had no defects or missing items.

A small eight page assembly manual is included which gives a clear parts list and pictorial steps showing how to assemble and attach the climbing cage.  Perhaps what is missing is a simple explanation of what the climbing cage is and how it works in reality, as this would be helpful to the non-expert collector.

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