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Manufacturer: Yu Lee Item No 75170 Scale: 1:50th Price: £235.00
Dimensions: L=245mm, W=160mm, H=125mm Weight: 2315g

Belaz 75170

Mining Truck

Below:
The 75170 has some good
detailing and functionality.

In 2019, two new models of Belaz mining trucks appeared on the market. While models of Eastern
European OEM manufacturers tend to be in a scale of 1:43, the new releases are in the recognised

1:50th scale and have been produced in the same factory in China that produces the Diecast Masters
range of Caterpillar models. They are distributed in Europe by USK Scalemodels and they are not
the only models being produced, as a further 6 models are in an advanced stage of development for
release later in 2020.
T he Belaz company opened at the smaller of the two. With a

its doors in 1948 and is a
Cummins QSK 45-C diesel engine
delivering 2000hp, the 75170 has
Belarusian manufacturer of
haulage and earthmoving
kg and a maximum speed of 60
equipment, based in Zhodzina. an operational weight of 134,000
They produce a range of different km/h.
capacities of mining haul trucks, from The 1:50th scale model has
30t to the world’s largest hauler, the captured the rather interesting colour
450-ton capacity 75710 monster. scheme of the original well, with the
Other lines include construction and yellow overall colour enhanced with
road building vehicles, mining and blue and white panels. The chassis
tunnelling equipment and aircraft tugs. features oscillating rear suspension
The two models released so far are and simulated front axle suspension
the 75170 and 75180 that have a with a hydraulically steered front
capacity of 160 and 180 metric tons axle that achieves a decent range Above:
accordingly so let’s take a closer look of movement. The tyres have an The rear axle has built-in suspension
and crisply moulded tyres.

14 TPMMW Magazine - Spring 2020