Niels Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) I had promised some people on the forum here a few weeks ago that I'd post a review of Universal Hobbies' fantastic new New Holland combine. Well, finally I found some time to take a few decent photographs! The CR9090 Elevation is currently New Holland's flagship model and a rotary combine with Tier V engine. The scale model is fitted with the largest 35 ft (10,5m) Varifeed header and sat on Tidue tracks, which are a factory option in real life. First impression (9) The CR9090 Elevation is probably the best combine model that UH have turned out so far. A few years back a special CR9090 (Tier 3) model appeared in a very limited edition, complete with show case, but the model was costly and hard to get. This one can be obtained much more easily. I paid € 105,00 (£85,00 ish) for my model but you could pick one up from the Zwolle show for just € 85,00. First impressions are good. Lots of details but, noticeable, the grain lids won't open. A problem most current combine models suffer with. Unpacking (8,5) The big combine comes in a big box. Plenty of screws hold it together and it is fairly easy to unpack. The header is unpacked quite easily and can be mounted to the feeder house by two pins. The PTO shaft can also be attached to drive the knife. Quality and finish (8 ) Universal Hobbies have a reputation for production issues and a bad finish but I can't pick many points on my model that are wrong. The stairs that lead to the cab won't swivel out enough but this can be sorted by modifying it a little and undoing the little screw that holds it in place. The unloading auger will swivel out about 2/3rds but the hydraulic ram won't go any further. Though, when the model is on display, it is still a very good looker. Detail of Realism (9) The New Holland model is in for some tough competition from Norev's Claas Lexion 770 and Schuco's MF Fortia and Fendt equivalent. Out of the three it probably is the best or par with the Claas. Both suffer from the grain lid issue but, unlike the Claas, the proportions on this model are right. The size seems correct rather than the Lexion 770, which is actually the 750 with another decal. While the reel won't lift or lower the tines are there (all glued in the same, wrong, direction) and the knife is well detailed but painted all black. The tracks give it an extra detail. So does the hydraulic piping. You can't fault the engine bay, straw chopper or cab for accuracy. Conclusion: I give this model an 8,6 overall. Like I wrote it is one of the best model combines available and the price is correct compared to others. Make sure you have got plenty of space in your cabinet/display as the header is over 32 centimetres wide.The grain lids are a disappointment for any model that costs over € 100, but understandable as it would take a lot of head breaking to make the filling auger fold and raise, like on the real thing. After market grain lids were for sale at the Zwolle show for around € 15/20,00. They are also quite easy to build yourself. Well that was my review for now. Any questions? Please ask. Edited November 25, 2012 by Niels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertlerik Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Very nice Niels, does UH have plans for a RED one in the future ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Cheers Niels, that is a fantastic review, now, where can I get one from locally so I don't pay P&P! Edited November 25, 2012 by Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Erik: I love the idea and quite possible? They would need nearly all new tooling though, apart from the header. Pretty much all the rest is different? Normally you'd say Britains/Ertl are the preferred manufacturer but with the outturn of Case IH models from UH lately you never know.. I certainly like your thinking . Barry; Thank you for your kind words. Always like doing a review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 " After market grain lids were for sale at the Zwolle show for around € 15/20,00 " Do you know who from Niels (website?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 No I don't but Joe (Catkom) does. It was the same chap that build his Bima and Agrisem. Someone French.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 pma 32 had the grain lids for the norev lexion, came ready painted to, not sure if they did other brands version mind, i only saw the claas ones http://www.pma32.com/fr/23-rehausses-de-tremie-lexion-750-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 great review niels,thanks for posting up.your pictures are better than uh's own publicity pictures,your pictures make it looks a lot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 great review niels, thanks for taking the time to do it. i have one of these and i am very happy with it. in my opinion though, i think the claas tucano they made is equaly impressive. anyone who needs a quik fix for a header for the cr can use a britains one. my one is sitting in the cabinet on one and it fits just fine., it will do until i get around to altering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 No I don't but Joe (Catkom) does. It was the same chap that build his Bima and Agrisem. Someone French.. Niels,it was Martin Velut,made my Bima and Agrisem,Sean is right with the PMA32 link, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Sean: I have seen the Lexion's grain lids as well and they looked very nice with the hinges and all. Though they displayed it on the 770 which has the mushroom type grain tank, not this. The model is correct though if it was the 750. Haven't seen them doing any other versions. Paul: Thank you! My father did the photography I must admit as I couldn't find the time to do so . Chris: Thanks as well. The Tucano certainly is very nice but the NH might just have one or two more details and pipes etc.. that finish her off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 wouldn't know about the types neils, just remember seeing them while walking round, guess a coat of black and they would fit that nh??? not sure on the size of the doors they cover to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masseyjack590 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 The tank lids on the new holland are different to the claas they wouldn't look right and would you say its worth the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicksy Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I saw one of these in a model shop last week in stratford upon avon it is an outstanding model but they wanted £107 for it they even had the uh new fords tw's and they wanted £47 for them just a tad over price going back to the combine couldn't believe how big it was ,nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Sean: No they are completely different. Here is the Claas one: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Claas-lexion-570-1.jpg and here's the NH CR one: http://www.terre-net.fr/finc/observatoire/machinisme/pages_internes/matagridoc/visuel_constructeur/materiel/apercu/Moiss_battNC/NH_CR1.jpg As you can see the NH one folds in 2 halves and isn't straight up, less high and also not as wide. Masseyjack: Depends what price you can get it for. For the odd € 100,00 I paid for it I thought it was worth it. It was that or the Claas. Since that isn't correct I chose this one. Though £107 is a bit more again and that's pushing it. If you are looking for a combine in your collection or are an NH collector it probably is one of your best buys. Siku's new Lexion 770 is about £20/25 cheaper and still fairly detailed. Whether you let yourself dedicate by price or detail is entirely up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 As already posted, very nice review Niels, with some great pictures. My main dissapointment with this model is the fact that no header trailer is supplied - given the price of around £85/100 euro - don't think that is expecting to much... Just one point on the Norev 770, it is the 750 which is out of scale (wider than it should be) - the model dimensions are based on the 770 (1.7 m drum etc). Regards, JEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Your right JEP I think Scuco do supply a header trailer with their MF/Fendt combine? Maybe a good idea for UH to do one in 2013 for an acceptable price of say £12,00. The problem is however, what make to go for? The dealership I work for make their own header trailers and in the UK Shelbourne Reynolds do a lot. The Schuco ones are Brunns IIRC which is also a dealership. Then there's Biso of Austria and Cheval of France as well so what to pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Oooo, didn't know that Niels. So there are manufacturers of the header trailers that supply New Holland with a trailer for a specific header? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Very valid point Niels, I made my own header trailer - but it is very much that - homemade design, as when researching details/pics for a N-H CR trailer, I came across a few variations. So is it the case (no pun intended...) that N-H do not supply there own header trailer with a big varifeed header? Regards, JEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Barry: Yes, although I think it more depends on where you are and the dealer that sells the combine will pick his header trailer make. Here is Ernest Doe's demonstrator: http://www.midsuffolkagriphotos.co.uk/gallery/gp3197.htm. No idea what make of trailer that is though. JEP: As far as I know (or can find on the internet) New Holland do not supply their own header trailers. This might have something to do with their dealerships already having a make of trailers. Claas do offer a header trailer but I believe these are not build by themselves but by another firm for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masseyjack590 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 i'll look out for a cheap one i'm half hoping someone will buy me it for christmas though and i think Marston trailers make their header trailers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Your spot on Masseyjack. Here it is: http://www.marstontrailers.co.uk/Product-Details.aspx?ID=55 Well, come on you builders ;-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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