1:50th Scale John Deere 843J Wheeled Feller Buncher

Presented here is the 1:50th scale John Deere "High Detail Series"  843J wheeled feller buncher from Ertl. This is one of a growing range of Deere forestry models and captures the essence of the machine very well.

The model has an appearange of a wheeled loader with front mounted arms connected to the all plastic cutting head which features a silver rotating saw disk and pivoting grapple arms. The engine door panels have some crisp detailing including gold painted handles which look authentic.

The cab features side window screening with painted protection bars visible on the front windscreen. Integrated roof mounted work lights have been added which have a mesh pattern printed over the lenses which is a nice touch. The cab tilts to the side to reveal the internal components which are hardly visible and I cannot see any added benefit to the model to add the tilting cab.

It is interesting that most of the other "High Detail" range of forestry machines feature opening engine compartments and yet this is something that is missing on the 843J. I would not really say that this model should be considered "High Detail" due to it's rather basic functionality.