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Manufacturer: Schuco       Item No: SC7707       Scale: 1:32nd       Price: £80.00
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        Dimensions: L=225mm, W=146mm, H=118mm        Weight: 905g

        Kirovets







        K-700 Tractor



        “Agritechnica 2019”




                                                        Below:                    Above:
                                                        The limited edition “Agritechnica  The doors can still be opened, and the safety
                                                        2019” version of the K-700 has   frame finished in black really stands out.
                                                        double tyres and a ROPS safety rails.














                                                                                  Above:
                                                                                  The rear linkage can be adjusted in height,
                                                                                  complete with chains for added realism.




        I round off my look at the latest configurations of the Kirovets tractor
        with  the  special  edition  “Agritechnica  2019”  release  which  is  an
        exclusive model and not available from the Schuco shop although it can
        be found at specialist agricultural model dealers.
        I  round  off  my  look  at  the  latest  each side. The interior, while rather  Above:

                                     sparse,  accurately  captures  the
           configurations  of  the  Kirovets
                                                                                  The opening bonnet shows off the interior which
           tractor  with  the  special  edition
                                     controls  and  seating  arrangement.
                                                                                  is populated with a silver finished engine block.
           “Agritechnica  2019”  release
        which  is  an  exclusive  model  and  The  front  engine  bay  has  delicate
                                     photo-etch front grill panels and he
        not available from the Schuco shop  bonnet can be opened to reveal the
        although it can be found at specialist  very nicely modelled interior where
        agricultural model dealers.  the engine block takes centre stage.
           Changes over the standard version  The rear linkage has the ability
        are quite striking and obvious with the  to  be  adjusted  with  the
        dual tyres really giving the model a  upper and lower arms                           Below:
        rugged look, enhanced by the internal  connected  with  a                            The additional width gives
        detailing  of  the  fixing  bolts  for  the  frame and a set of                      the model an impressive look,
                                                                                             particularly with the couplings
        outer wheel rims and the articulating  chains  are  also                             inside the wheel rims.
        chassis allows a fair range of steering  fitted.
        movement, operated with a pair of
        hydraulic   cylinders.   The   other
        noticeable difference is the addition
        of a ROPS safety cage which protects
        the cabin and colouring it black gives
        some  contrast  to  the  yellow
        bodywork. The large, full width cabin
        has a spacious interior which can be
        viewed by opening the doors fitted on



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