Jez Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Not sure if anyone has reviewed this model so here goes, if they have then delete away Moderators ;) One word of warning: Be carefull if you buy one, this model clearly isn't a toy I got my UH claas liner yester day and boy what a model!!! The box is huge and straight away you can see the detail in every section. I will add some pics and review as I go. You can see from that picture roughly how detaled it is and possibly appreciate how detailed it is. Starting at the front it has all the relevant pipes, hydraulic and electrical leading back to the control box along with the air tank for the air brakes. At the back of the control box are the steel pipes going off to the hydraulic cylinders. What isn't obvious is the black parts are actually springs just like the real machine. They move when it goes from folding to transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 The detail continues on in the rear folding section. There is even a cylinder for unlocking the back wings when folded. Just like on the real machine there is an adjustment for final row width. This is hard to believe but if you unfold it carefully then the rotors do actually push out. As for the rotors. Nothing left out here, apart from being able to remove them for transport but this is forgiven because you can love the whole machine down using the hydraulic cylinder on the back axle. The motor used for rake height is even wired all the way back to the control box. One thing if you do buy one then please make sure you move the tine arms so they look like they are acutally raking and not in the up position when they should be down. Last few floded and un folded: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Summary. An excellent amazingly detailed model that all should have. As I said, it is certainly not a toy and would expect that if you treated it like one it will break. Results: Playabillity: 3 / 10 Accuracy: 10 / 10 Detailing: 10 / 10 Glad I bought it: Definately Should you buy one? Yes if it is going on a shelf and not being used to rake carpet ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Nice revue Jez and as you say, terrific model in detail and accuracy. I have one in its own box, like you say, big box. I've also got it in the set with the Claas Ares ATZ tractor. In this set, which is in a dealer box, the rake is in the transport mode thus taking up less space. This set, although it's not stated, is apparently limited and according to the dealer that I had it from, is hard to obtain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Good review mate ;) But there not that fragile, I couldn't get my first one apart :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Wow wonderfull review jez, gota find one in nz now, she is a stunning model, a must for any silage felt on the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 hey nick, the UH rep from CHCH called in to work with one a month ago, i was busy apparently its sharp not worried thou, we sold about 6 of those real ones in the last couple years, and i had a lot to do with a pottinger 4 rotor probably find the toy is a false representation, its more reliable ...............hahaha, naa they ain't too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Wow wonderfull review jez, gota find one in nz now, she is a stunning model, a must for any silage felt on the shelf Cheers mate, i think i would go as far as saying it's my favourite model so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James T Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Thanks for those excelent photographs - a tempting one to purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Good review Jez, I think there is a Rate and Review topic for this kind of thing What I like about it which may only be a small thing to others is; when attached and in the road position it sit's level even on a Britains tractor. Quite and important feature I reckon. Looks to be a fandabbydozee machine, I hope to get the set with the 657 in it one once upon a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Good review Jez, I think there is a Rate and Review topic for this kind of thing What I like about it which may only be a small thing to others is; when attached and in the road position it sit's level even on a Britains tractor. Quite and important feature I reckon. Looks to be a fandabbydozee machine, I hope to get the set with the 657 in it one once upon a time. Cheers matey, maybe the mods could move this topic then. One other poblem you have just reminded me of is when I put it onj my 7530 it wont run level and you actually lift it off the ground. I will post some pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Cheers matey, maybe the mods could move this topic then. One other poblem you have just reminded me of is when I put it onj my 7530 it wont run level and you actually lift it off the ground. I will post some pics later. The 7530 and 718 are about 2mm higher mounted than the rest of the siku stuff jez ;) Both are idea for the 5f plow, holds in a good transport mode ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 thanks Jez now I will buy one good review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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