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Manufacturer: Wiking Item No 077840 Scale: 1:32nd Price: £99.95
Dimensions: L=280mm, W=86mm, H=114mm Weight: 660g

Liebherr L556

X-Power

Wheel Loader

Right:
The loader arms and Z-bar
bucket linkage have an
authentic range of movement
which is good to see.

When Wiking displayed a prototype of the Claas Torion / Liebherr L556 wheel loader several
years ago during Toyfair, I was curious how a 1:32nd scale construction model would be received,

particularly as, at the time, AT Collections had just introduced their new range of 1:32nd scale
construction models. One thing is for sure, now the model has been released, it has some very nice
engineering features, particularly with the engine bay.
T he rear bonnet can be tilted One observation of the
backwards to uncover the
Right:
interior of the engine bay
which has been replicated
colour is maybe a little
with the main engine block, exhaust decoration is that the grey
silencer and hoses with printed safety darker than it should be.
and warning labels. The side panels
of the engine bay are clear parts,
cleverly printed with a mesh pattern
which looks authentic to the original.
These side panels are also liftable
using a pair of links to allow them to
rise up to unveil the interior detailing
of the cooling system, with the fan
blade shown on one side.

14 TPMMW Magazine - Summer 2020