JLG Lull 944E-42 Telehandler
The 944E telehandler from Lull features a precision load placement system whereby the boom has 80 inches of horizontal travel allowing presice placement of the load. The three section boom gives a maximum lift height of 42 ft with a carrying capacity of 9000 lb and is powered by a Cummins QSB4.5T turbo diesel engine with 4 speed powershift transmission. The 1:32nd scale 944E-42 model from JLG features the unique horizontal load placement system along with a host of other details found on the full sized machine.
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The undercarriage features two steering axles allowing two, four and crab steering modes with plastic mud guards fitted to the steerable axles which turn with the wheels. The authentic rubber tyres have a realistic tread pattern and detailed wheel hubs showing the disc brake covers clearly. |
The fully detailed open style cab features contoured seat, side mounted levers and front console with steering wheel. The roof has a cast grill to allow a clear view of the work area while providing falling debris protection and the side window has a printed mesh safety screen. Rear view mirrors and grab rails are present on the cab frame with a step below the cab for easier access. |
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The Lull model has a very interesting feature where the entire boom section can traverse horizontally along the chassis frame. This gives the machine the ability to reach into openings and has been fully reproduced on the model, complete with flexible hydraulic hoses and printed scale on the chassis indicating the amount of movement of the boom tip.
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The rear of the model has a shaped counterweight slab with the Lull name printed across it that gives stability when the boom is traversed to the front of the frame.
The engine compartment has painted grill panels on the engine cover and is mounted to the side of the chassis which gives good stability with a low centre of gravity while the fully working frame levelling mechanism has been added to the model.
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The head of the boom has accurately printed safety instructions with a three section telescoping boom that locks on full extension. The second section has letters printed onto it like so many of the other telehandler models JLG have produced which adds to the realism. |
The pallet forks fitted to the model have an interesting mechanism that allows the forks to be angled slightly from side to side. This is a nice touch on the model and shows the engineering that has gone into producing another accurate miniature. |
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The model is painted in a striking orange livery with the Lull and JLG markings accurately printed on the boom and rear counterweight. The packaging consists of a two piece polystyrene inner carton which securely holds the model while the orange and white printed outer cardboard box has details of the JLG company. This is one of the first series of models released by JLG and has the part number 79789.
