Page 58 - TPM Issue9

Manufacturer: TMC Scalemodels Scale: 1:50th Price: £TBA

HITACHI

ZX300LC-7

Tracked Excavator

In the last issue of TPM, I previewed the upcoming Hitachi
ZX890LC-7 tracked excavator which is due for release
around May 2022 and I now preview the second release
from TMC Scalemodels for 2022, the Hitachi ZX300LC-7
tracked excavator which is about to enter production and
has an estimated release date of May.

Right:
TThe new model is looking
good, packed with detail.

T he ZX300LC-7 weighs in Below:
between 30 and 32 ton
depending on the boom
configuration and track pads
fitted and has a 6-cylinder Isuzu The model is fitted with a
toothed digging bucket.
6HK1X turbocharged and intercooled
diesel engine adhering to EU Stage V
emission regulations that generates
264hp.
The 1:50th scale model fits neatly
between the ZX250 and ZX350
releases and continues TMC
Scalemodels philosophy of maximum
detail and realism which looks to be
achieved well with opening cabin
door, opening engine cover, detailed
engine and cooling system, fully

58 TPMMW Magazine - Winter 2021