Ertl John Deere 8RX 410 Row Crop

[sipher172]

This is by far the most detailed new Ertl/Britains Tractor I have bought since the John Deere 8530 Precision Classic was released. 

The model is very heavy in comparison to most recent Ertl/Britains models.  Also the attention to detail is far higher.  

Positives:

- Fully working tracks with running drive and idler wheels. 

- majority of parts made from metal including bonnet and Cab roof. 

- Working rear 3 point linkage 

- folding wing mirrors 

Negatives:

- turning circle of wheels is nearly non-existent 

- would have been nice for rear linkage to have been painted to cover up the plastic. 

- windscreen wipers are cast as part of the glass rather than individually mounted.  

Conclusion

In general a great model, while this might not be a Marge, it isnt that far off.  

 

Edited May 19, 2020 by sipher172

[F8N]

I take it it's not in the same league as the old prestige models?

 

[whincebros]

@sipher172 would you be able to do me a favour and measure from the top of the tow hook down please? Wondering if my sprinter will attach to it. Do you think it's worth £50 odd quid? 

[sipher172]

1 hour ago, whincebros said:

@sipher172 would you be able to do me a favour and measure from the top of the tow hook down please? Wondering if my sprinter will attach to it. Do you think it's worth £50 odd quid? 

It's about 23mm

[sipher172]

Here are some comparisons to other similar size models.  

I would say the quality is very similar to wiking, would said it was higher if they had painted the rear linkage. 

It isnt quite as good as Marge, but relativity close. Tracks are actually better than the Marge ones.  

Still not a patch on the precision classics.  

So I think they are fairly priced for the quality.  

[whincebros]

Thankyou for doing that @sipher172 much appreciated. Now added to the wish list!!

[KevinBakker1988]

That US version is nice. I have the EU-spec 8RX 410. 

Looks diferent and britains label.