1:50th Scale Bauer BG40 Drilling Rig

Bauer BG40 Drilling Rig

This is the new Bauer BG40 Drilling Rig in 1:50th scale from Brami. The model is an excellent replica with nicely detailed features. The carrier is excellent with individually linked tracks on an extendable undercarriage. The cab is highly detailed and the removable counterweight and upper body details are authentically produced.

Bauer BG40 Drilling Rig

The drill boom is diecast and can be dismantled like the real machine. The continuous flight auger is plastic but almost everything else is diecast which adds greatly to the model. The rotary motor has a working platform with etched walkway and access ladders are fitted to the side of the boom.

Bauer BG40 Drilling Rig

The top of the boom is adjustable like the real machine and the drill motor slides easily along the boom. The hydraulic cylinders are finely detailed with hydraulic hoses and are nice and stiff. The base of the boom has another working platform with swing out auger cleaner which is a great touch on the model.

Bauer BG40 Drilling Rig

 This is a great model and in my opinion, it was the best model available at Bauma 2007. It is a great addition to the expanding Bauer model fleet and the way it has been made allows for additional versions or accessories to be produced for different working configurations, like the BC40 trench cutter pictured below.

Bauer BG40 with drilling rig and trench cutter