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Manufacturer: NZG        Scale: 1:50th        Price: €77.49
     Dimensions: L:310mm, W:64mm, H:83mm        Weight: 1375g                                           Buy it here
        Actros and




        Container Truck


                                                                                                  Below:
                                                                                                  An interesting release,
                                                                                                  Komatsu genuine parts
                                                                                                  container truck/trailer
                                                                                                  with two containers.
        ‘Komatsu Parts’






























       W           hen  we  consider

                   Komatsu  models,  it
                   would be unusual to
                   think of a truck and
                                                                                               The 3-axle container
        trailer  combination,  so  when  the                                                   Left:
                                                                                               trailer can be loaded
        model was announced at the Bauma,                                                      with either of the 20’
        it  was  somewhat  of  a  surprise                                                     containers.
        although  it  does  make  sense  to
        highlight  the  transport  of  genuine
        Komatsu parts with the release of a
        model, and NZG has done a nice
        job with the set, consisting of a 4x2
        Actros  tractor  that  has  working
        steering, pivoting fifth wheel and a
        replicated cabin interior. The 3-axle
        container  trailer  has  adjustable   Below:
        landing legs and raised pins to locate  The 4x2 Actros is finished
        either of the two supplied containers,  in a deep blue colour.
        one finished in white with blue printing
        and a matching blue container with
        white  printing.  The  door  locking
        handles  and  bars  have  been
        highlighted in silver and the printing
        includes  all  the  various  shipping
        details along with the “Komatsu” and
        “Genuine Parts” logos. The containers
        are very heavy, giving an overall high                                                 Above:
                                                                                               Both containers have been
        value feel and while this may not be                                                   finished with printing used
        for everyone, it is interesting to see the                                             to highlight the door
        model commissioned.                                                                    locking bars and
                                                                                               Komatsu brand Logos.




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