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adjustment to hold the vehicle in
position and this is implemented
convincingly on the model. It is
interesting that the SK210 has flat
track pads to prevent excessive dam-
age to the ground while on the
SK140SRD, it is fitted with the regular
triple-grouser pads.
The cabin is fitted with front screen
protection and has a standard boom
and arm configuration. The nibbler
attachment has full rotational
movement and the jaws are floating, Above:
allowing for optimum precision. The cabin has been fitted with a full screen
Flexible hydraulic lines have been protective guard.
added for the attachment which adds
to the realism although the circuits
are not complete between the arm
and boom which is a shame. The
additional weight of the clamp when
raised makes the model a little
unstable when the arm is fully
extended although it doesn’t
topple over. It is great to
see Kobelco commission
the more unusual Above:
machines from its All the various hydraulic lines have been added
portfolio and it will be for realism.
interesting to see what
other models are
planned for the future.
Above:
The model has plenty of functionality,
from the operations of the undercarriage
clamp to the nibbler attachment.

Above:
The different design of clamp is a welcome
addition over the SK210D.

Below:
The undercarriage is
fitted with standard
triple-grouser pads.

Above:
The nibbler attachment has 360-degree rotation
with both jaws moveable.

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