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Below:
The dump body tips to
a very realistic angle.

Above:
All safety railings are finished in yellow with
access steps integrated into the rear of the
wheel arches, complete with pivoting lower
sections.

was first announced at the 2018 system. The body tips to a good angle
Toyfair has now been released in and hydraulic lines have been added Above:
the Rokbak colours with new RA 40 across the articulation joint along with The rear wheels have a working suspension with
designation. It is somewhat a shame the driveshaft to the rear axles. a detailed tread pattern on the tyres.
that the model has not been updated The cabin interior has been
to the latest generation and is rather captured and all the safety railings
just a colour update with what and rear-view mirror frames are
appears to be identical tooling to the produced from metal, as is expected
previous Terex coloured version. for a high-quality replica. Access steps
The chassis features articulating to the cabin are incorporated into the
steering that achieves an authentic front wheel arches with flexible rubber
range of movement around 45 mud flaps added for realism. The
degrees each side of centre with main cooling grill is implemented with
the rear axles having oscillation a fine printed pattern which looks
movement to simulate the suspension good. It will be interesting to see if an Above:
updated model is produced in the There is plenty of detail behind the cabin.
future to more closely reflect the latest
design and styling of the Rokbak RA
40 articulated haul truck.

The model is shown here
alongside the Hitachi ZX690
tracked excavator, an ideal
loading partner.
Above:
The cabin is replicated, complete with driver
and trainer seating while the exterior detailing
looks great.

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