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TWH 082 - LeTourneau L-1850 Loader
Model Review September 2008
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| The L-1850 is a heavy duty loader. |
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The L-1850 nestles in the tray. |
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| Towering dimensions of the L-1850. |
LeTourneau Technologies is based in Texas and has had a long history in earthmoving equipment stretching from when the company was founded by R G LeTourneau in the 1920s.
The most popular rubber-tyred front loader made by LeTourneau is the L-1850. It is designed for use in mining and quarrying operations where it can be efficiently matched with trucks in the 190-320 ton range. The machine is very large with a bucket capacity of 33yd³ (25m³), and it weighs over 500,000lbs (230 tonnes). The fuel tank alone holds over 1000 US gallons (4000 litres).
This model is 1:50 scale and is made by TWH in China.
Packaging
The model comes in a
presentation picture sleeve box, and is securely packed within a pair of
expanded polystyrene trays. There were no defects or missing parts on the
review model.
Two small brochures are supplied. The first is a print of the specifications
of the real machine. The second is a simple but exceptionally clear set of
assembly instructions which also includes an inventory of parts. The only
assembly required is for some hand railing and lighting holders and this is easily and
quickly accomplished, although the lighting parts are loose fitting some collectors will
be tempted to secure them with a light glue or putty.
A plastic pointer tool is provided to ease the
opening of doors on the model.
Detail The L-1850 is an impressive size, and initial impressions of the detail are
very good. Underneath, the model has a fairly simple level of detail on the axles with
various rivets being seen in the castings. The tyres are of large well moulded rubber with a deep tread and a realistic
looking bulge in the tyre wall. They are mounted on metal hubs which have tiny
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