Terex TC125 Tracked Excavator

Presented here is the 1:50th scale Terex TC125 tracked midi excavator which has been produced by NZG. The TC125 is the largest machine in the range weighing in at 12,500kg. It is powered by a 116hp Deutz TCD3.6 L4 diesel engine and has a maximum dig depth of 4.33 metres. The compact dimensions and zero tail swing design make the TC125 ideal for trenching and excavating in confined jobsite's while the dozer blade allows for quick leveling.

The main body casting has accurately captured the contours of the full sized machine with inset grill indentations and a dark grey counterweight, finished with circular lights with both printed and red plastic inserts for the lenses. The silver exhaust pipe and rear safety mirror have also been added.

The cabin has a replicated interior, complete with levers for the track movements and joystick controls integrated into the armrests. The window seals are printed and the door and engine panel handles have been highlighted with tiny safety and warning labels added for extra realism

A monobloc boom has been fitted to the king post which is a difference to the TW110 although both models share the same stick, coupler and bucket castings. The added hydraulic hoses are a good addition to the model with authentic movement of the digging equipment, from the pivoting king post through to the bucket linkage. The toothed bucket can be detached from the coupler which is a nice feature although there are no further tools included in the box.

The undercarriage is fitted with a dozer blade which is height adjustable with rubber band style tracks with surface detailing added to the track frames which have rotating drive and idler wheels, silver finished access step and tiny printed safety markings.

The paint finish is of a very high standard with authentic placement of the Terex logos on the boom and counterweight, not forgetting the tiny safety markings and highlighted grills. The TC125 is shown below alongside the TW110 wheeled excavator, also produced by NZG.