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Manufacturer: Conrad Item No: 2231/0 Scale: 1:50th Price: £300.00

KOBELCO SK1300DLC-10

Demolition

Excavator

Right:
The model supports the ability
to show the self-assembly
setup procedure.

When I first learnt that Kobelco had commissioned a scale model of the SK1300D demolition
excavator, I quickly had a look online at the machine specifications and hoped that a model would

capture the ability to configure in the numerous ways that the real machine can be configured.
With Conrad producing the model, I need not have worried and I have to say the implementation
is very impressive, particularly in that it can be shown in a transport configuration. One surprise
is that the version released does not include any of the three and four section high reach booms,
something we have to wait a little longer for. What we do have in the box is the short boom
configuration with a boom extension section which pins in place to increase the work height.

The packaging is of a high quality with a booklet detailing the model assembly.
T he two track frames are which are a tight fit and hold well. The
cabin is hinged, allowing it to tilt and
separate, allowing them to be
positioned on a trailer for
this holds in several different positions.
transport. The undercarriage The interior has been modelled to the
frame incorporates four lifting jacks same detail level as the other Kobelco
with detachable pads that allow models with front and roof protection
self-assembly of the track frames which screens added. The boom has stiff
click into place, so no pins needed. hydraulics which help when
The lifting jack arms rotate out of the considering the weight when the
way when not needed. The main body extension and main boom is installed.
has holes to insert the metal railings
Above:
The separate track frames
click into position on the
undercarriage frame.

Right:
Left:
An extension boom section The model comes with short
boom configuration, fitted
is included to increase the with concrete shear.
working height.

12 TPMMW Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022