Volvo L250G Wheeled Loader
Presented here is the 1:50th scale Volvo L250G wheel loader from MotorArt Collectable Models. The model shares the same rear body, engine and cabin castings as the L220G with a different front frame, loader arms and rock bucket.
The L250G is a 35 tonne weight class loading shovel designed for the rapid loading of on-highway trucks with a larger bucket size and heavy-duty design based on over 50 years of knowledge and expertise. The powerful D13H-E Volvo engine provides high torque power at low RPM with excellent fuel efficiency and adheres to Stage IIIB/Tier 4i emission standards.
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Inside the Volvo “Care Cab”, the driver’s seat with integral armrests dominates with a ridged seat back and central control console complete with steering wheel. The dark colouring of the interior contrasts with the yellow exterior which has authentically scaled grab rails and front screen wipers fitted. Colouring of the cabin frame is a little off when compared to the original machine with the front frames finished in yellow rather than the dark grey of the original. |
The articulating chassis has a rather limited range of steering movement which does not match the full sized machine while steering hydraulics and drive-train are replicated. The rear axle oscillates and there is some movement on the front axle which is unclear if this is intentional or not.
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The newly designed electronically opening engine hood gives easy access for servicing and cleaning and this has been authentically replicated on the model, with the internal engine bay filled with a fully modelled and decorated engine block, exhaust silencer box and cooling systems. All safety railings are produced from metal which is great to see with photo-etched access steps leading up to the cabin on both sides of the chassis. |
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The front digging equipment consists of a heavy duty rock bucket with an upper rock guard and curved front cutting edge topped with teeth and a Z-bar linkage with the loader arms lifting to a very poor height which is certainly dissapointing. The bucket tip angle is also very limited and these issues spoil what is otherwise a very good, highly detailed model.
The paint finish is of a very good standard with an even coating allowing all the casting details to be seen while printing of the side engine grills and Volvo markings are crisp and legible. The model is pictured below alongside the L220G
