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Manufacturer: Britains Item No: 43231 Scale: 1:32nd Price: £24.99
Dimensions: L=295mm, W=80mm, H=95mm Weight: 435g

JCB TM420

Telescopic Loader

Right:
While not a true collectible, the
model does authentically capture Above:
the essence of the TM 420. The light grey interior is adequate with the main
components replicated.

Above:
The tyres have a crisply moulded tread pattern.
The JCB brand features prominently in the Britains offerings for the
larger 1:32nd scale of agricultural models which capture the aesthetic
appeal of the full-sized vehicle well, using a combination of metal
and plastic to make them robust enough to be suitable for small
children. While lacking in some finer details like you would expect
on a collectible model, there are no small parts that can break off,
causing a possible choking hazard.

Above:
T wo recent releases are box, high capacity bucket, pallet forks and
Three different work tools are included in the
highlighted here, starting with
silage grapple.
the TM420, a larger brother
to the first JCB TM300
telescopic loader release which
consists of an articulating frame with
chunky tyres that have a deep tread
impression. The counterweight has a
non-functional tow bracket with
printed reflective markings and there
is a good colour match between the Right:
non-painted plastic and metal parts. The arm has a full range
The curves of the rear body are of movement, the bucket
achieved with a plastic casting tips and the boom extends
which captures the looks of the and holds position.
machine convincingly, including the
inset rear lights with coloured lenses.
The cabin interior is acceptable,
containing the main elements with
oversize rear view mirrors added for
more realism.

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