My Review: 1/32nd UH Agco DT275B

[Jason]

Hi

Well the other day I recived another package from Bossen Implements, and inside was the new 1/32nd Agco DT 275B! At first glance, I can see why Universal Hobbies is so popular with collectors overseas and starting in North America. The detail they put into this model is extremly precise, and costs less then what an Ertl Precision sells for!

This beauty has it all, from the detailed tires, through the cab handrails, mirrors, warning strob lights and the extremly detailed cab interior which features all the controls and features just like the real deal. This model even has seperate casted break and clutch petals, plus the cab handrails inside the cab! Very nice detail.

The best part of this model is that it's mostly die cast, at least the hood and cab roof is, and the plastic is much more stronger then that used on Britains and even Siku. Overall, its a beautiful model and is loaded with detail. UH did an amazing job and top notch detail.

Some changes or improvements, I would like to see made on Future UH models, is an opening Hood( or Bonnet) to reveil a detailed SISU diesel engine, and perhaps even an opening cab door. 

Another Change, I would incorporate is a better high detailed 3-point hitch with the quick coupler. Don't get me wrong, UH did a Swell job on this model, but I would Love to see a fully functional 3 point hitch on future UH releases. The rear hitch is nice as well, if your going to pull UH built implements, But I would like to see UH incorporate a Hitch, where the model could pull either a UH implement or an implement from another Toy company: ie: Spec Cast. 

Spec Cast did an amazing job on the new 1/32nd Kinze 1050 Grain Cart, which has the UH level of detail, in which I wanted to pull with the DT 275B from UH( when I get the Cart) unfortunately the hitch on the cart is different then the UH hitch, so I guess my NFTS 7580 AC FWD in 32nd will get the job instead. So in case in point, I would love to see UH design a hitch that would pull both UH implements and Implements from another detailed toy company such as Spec Cast.

Other then that, UH has done an incredible job capturing the realisim of the real Agco DT275B! It looks like a mini -clone of the real deal and I have a hard time beliving it's a model.

As the DT275B was my first UH model, I was extremly overwhelmed with the craftsmen ship and detail that went into this model and truely appreciate there effort. It is my hope that UH continues doing more North American Agco Built models in the future as I know they would go over in a big way!

I particular hope that the New DT 275B AGCO from UH will pave the way for more models.

I Really Hope that UH will eventually do the BIG Class 8 Agco combine in 1/32nd that could be done in both Europe and North American Configurations plus you could get several models off the tooling:

ie: Challenger 680B, Massey Ferguson 9895, Gleaner A86, plus the Fendt version( which I forget the Model #.

Anyway, I give the UH Agco DT275B a 9.5 out of 10! A beautiful model indeed and well worth the money!

Only quality issue on my UH Agco DT275 B was a paint chip on the seat, other then that no problems.

I will definately buy more UH models in the future, especially more Agco's & hopefully UH will get to do some Deeres as well.

I highly recommend the 32nd DT275B to all collectors, and a nice addition if you already have the Massey & Challenger Versions! 

Great Job Universal Hobbies! Keep up the great work and PLEASE try to do the BIG Class 8 Agco Combines, I would definately like a Gleaner A86 to go with the DT275B. 

Anyway keep it up and can't wait to see what's released in 2010. 

Take Care Jason B

[Lord Ferguson]

thanks for a great (and very comprehensive) review Jason.  Do you have any pictures of this model for us to drool over