Liebherr R926 Compact Tracked Excavator

Presented here is the 1:50th scale Liebherr R926 Compact tracked excavator which has been produced by Conrad. The R926 Compact is a reduced tailswing excavator in the 25-29 ton weight class, powered by a side mounted Liebherr D834 A7 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 163hp. The machine replaces the successful R924 Compact, maintaining a full sized spacious cabin incorporating the latest technologies to increase productivity. The 926 Compact is truly multi-functional and can be configured for a multitude of earth moving, pipe laying and demolition jobs.

The model replaces the previously released R924 and the added detailing and realism on the new version highlights Conrad’s commitment to add more fine detailing and realism into each new model.

The cabin has a modelled interior with black printed window seals and a highlighted door handle with metal grab rails and an aerial fitted to the frame while silver finished safety railings are located on the upper engine housing.

The upper body casting is all new, with the cooling grills authentically replicated using a printed grill pattern which looks convincing. There are also printed areas simulating the anti-slip surface on the upper engine panels with a chromed exhaust stack, rear safety mirror and highlighted door handles on the side and front body panels

The undercarriage features a functioning dozer blade and individually linked triple grouser tensioned metal tracks which rotate well. The track frames have integrated lower roller detailing with two upper rollers.

The 3.6 metre boom is a two-piece hydraulically adjusting design which again offers a noticeable difference to the earlier R924 with a quick coupler mounted to the stick allowing the general purpose bucket to be removed.

The range of movement of the digging equipment has been captured well, with the ability to lift the boom to fit within the profile of the machine while all the hydraulics are smooth in operation with enough resistance to remain in the chosen position.

While there are no additional work tools in the box, the coupler has the same dimensions as that fitted to the A920, so the clamshell digging grab can be fitted.

The various tiny printed safety labels add accuracy to the model, with flexible black hoses and silver finished hydraulic piping authentically replicated on the boom.