Mecalac 15MWR Wheeled Excavator
Mecalac has announced a new range of wheeled excavators, starting with the 7MWR and including the 9MWR, 11MWR and the 15MWR. The new range have been purposely engineered to reduce the centre of gravity while increasing safety with the multi-purpose patented boom allowing the machine to perform the roles of excavator, loader and telehandler, thus making it a versatile machine on site.
It is no surprise that Mecalac have commissioned a model of the new excavator however, what is surprising is that they have actually had both the 9MWR and 15MWR realised in model form. Once again, Conrad has produced a very good and accurate replica of the 15MWR which is presented here.
Out of the box, the model comes with three work tools consisting of a toothed digging bucket, full width loading bucket and pallet forks.
The new hydraulic quick coupler on the real machine has been very cleverly engineered to function on the model, easily picking up any of the attachments either way round. The offset boom has a very good range of movement and the cylinders hold the position chosen without any drooping.
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The superstructure has 360 degree rotation with a moulded cabin interior highlighting the driver seating and controls with slightly tinted windows. |
The engine compartment highlights the contours and styling perfectly, right down to the inset grill with a fine textured finish. |
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Each wheel is fitted with a wide tyre with detailed tread pattern with plastic mud guards fixed above each wheel which turn as the steering operates.
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The undercarriage has two axles which have independent steering, allowing tight turn and crab steer modes to be demonstrated while the blade at one end and the two outriggers at the other can be fully adjusted and will lift the wheels off the ground. |
For a size comparison, the 15MWR is shown below alongside the 9MWR
