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Right:
The pusher version of
the D9L, complete
with cushion blade
assembly and single
shank ripper unit.

Above:
Looking through the windows, you can see the
interior details.

which rotate while the idlers have a blade is connected directly to the
functional tensioning system which main chassis. The ripper housing
works well, keeping tension on the incorporates a non-functional pin
tracks. puller and the range of movement of
the frame is actually very good, so
The rear 3-shank ripper is limited in much so that if not careful, the angle
the range of movement, barely lifting adjustment pistons can pop out of the
up off the ground which is a little dis- cylinders. The push blade is mounted Above:
appointing although it can lower to the arms on the inside of the track, The cabin doors can be opened to get a better
look at the interior.
enough to raise the tracks off the directly connected to the chassis
ground. Each of the shanks is pinned frame and there is a little oscillation in
in place and they are not easily the blade the way the lift hydraulics
removable, while the hydraulic feed are mounted. Surface detailing of the
to the cylinders is nicely implemented. blade includes bolt head detailing on
The 9S straight blade has plenty of the lower cutting edge with a re-en-
height adjustment and can lower forced central panel.
enough to lift the tracks off the ground
with indents along the cutting edge The models are finished in period
representing the fixing bolts. authentic colours and markings and
come with a signed and serial
The pusher version has a different numbered spec brochure, indicating Above:
configuration of rear ripper unit 600 of the straight blade The model features an open engine bay allowing
featuring a single ripper shank and configuration and 400 of the pusher the internal details to be seen.
push block and the front 9S push configuration have been produced.

Right:
There is a good range
of movement of the
blade and ripper frame.

Above:
The track frames have rotating lower rollers and
tensioned idler wheels.

Winter 2019 - TPMMW Magazine 59