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                                                                There are some nice
                                                                touches on the model,
                                                                like the detachable
                                                                wheel hubs and weights
                                                                which use magnets to
                                                                stay in position.









                                                                                   Above:
                                                                                   The level of realism is great, with plenty of small
                                                                                   details added throughout.















                        a nice touch. The bonnet has been  allowing  various  implements  to  be  Above:
                        cleverly  constructed  from  both  solid  connected.  For  towing,  there  is  an  The bonnet can be lifted to reveal the engine
                        and clear parts with a very crisp mesh  adjustable drawbar coupling with a  block and radiator.
                        pattern  printed  on  the  side  grills.  plastic pin that is secured with a thin
                        Printing is also used to accentuate the  piece  of  plastic  to  prevent  it  from
                        lights  and  Fendt  name  on  the  front  getting lost.
                        of the bonnet which can be lifted to     The tyres have an accurate tread
                        reveal the radiator housing, behind  pattern with red coloured wheels. The
                        which  is  the  engine  block  with  the  grey front hubs and wheel weights for
                        exhaust silencer located close to the  the rear wheels are separate parts,
                        cabin on the side. Even here, there is  held  in  place  cleverly  using  small
                        a nice textured surface representing  magnets  to  hide  the  wheel  fixing
                        the heatshield.             screws and it would appear that the
                           The front of the model has a PTO  wheels can be easily removed. It is
                        outlet and height adjustable, folding  the small things that really bring the  Above:
                                                                                   The ballast weight is included in the box which
                        powerlift which allows the included  model to life, like the safety labels and  can be mounted to the front linkage.
                        ballast  weight  to  be  connected,  highlighted  work  lights,  warning
                        clipping into place on the upper link.  chevrons  and  number  plate  which
                        At the rear, the linkage has a good  round  out  another  cracking  release
                        range  of  height  movement  and  the  from Wiking.
                        upper link can actually be extended,









                                                                                   Above:
                                                                                   The rear has a 3-point linkage and drawbar
                                                                                   coupling allowing most 1:32nd scale implements
                                                                                   to be connected.







                                     Above:
                The Fendt 942 Vario is a large tractor, ideal
                   for towing large trailers like this Krampe
                   hookloader, also produced by Wiking.
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