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Manufacturer: Universal Hobbies Scale: 1:50th Price: £62.99

Komatsu

WB93R-8

Backhoe Loader

There have been a number of different backhoe loaders produced
over the years, including some nice examples by Conrad and NZG
and yet, I have to admit that the new release from Universal Hobbies
of the Komatsu WB93R-8 really hits the nail on the head in terms of
the end result.

Below:
The Komatsu WB93R-8 is
a cracking little model,
perfectly implemented by
Universal Hobbies.

T he model is certainly
engineered to a high level,
with some great features that
are not usually seen on a
Right:
model of this size. Starting with Steering axles, working
the chassis, the model has working stabilisers and a good range
steering of the front axle which can be of movement of the equipment
easily seen; however, the back axle is are found in the model.
also designed with steering movement
which is very limited, but is there.
When we look at the rear of
the model, we are greeted with the
backhoe equipment which is superbly
implemented, from the side shift frame
which allows the king post to slide
freely to the slewing cylinder which,
although not quite achieving the full

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