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TWH 082 - LeTourneau L-1850 Loader with
55ydł Bucket
Model Review March 2009
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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 up to 55ydł, and it weighs over 500,000lbs (230 tonnes). The fuel tank alone holds over 1000 US gallons (4000 litres).
The Le Tourneau L-1850 Loader was first modelled in 2008 with a 33ydł bucket and was reviewed here. In early 2009 this version with a 55ydł bucket was introduced. The earlier review is updated here to reflect the new model.
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 as 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 the details 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 caution notices printed on.
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