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Manufacturer: ACE
Item Number: 85.003020
EAN Code: 8900672010203
Recommended Age: 14+
Material: Resin
Color: Red
Scale: 1:32
Length: 95 mm
Width: 60 mm
Height: 66 mm
Weight: 119 g
The rich red, applied in flawless gloss, is striking. An attractive color version that definitely stands out in any collector's showcase. The precisely applied windshield with the dainty wiper in body color pleases the eye. A precisely imprinted chrome trim along the cab roof underscores the claim to exclusivity, both in the original and in both 32x downsized versions. A look at the interior also immediately reveals that no expense has been spared here either. All the controls, levers and clutches have been color-coded, giving the interior of the cab an even clearer sense of depth. Even the Hürlimann logo on the wheel hubs is clearly visible. A photo-etched part as chrome grill may not be missing, of course. All in all a beautiful Hürlimann model, which impresses with its special color.
Industrial tractors from Hürlimann were almost exclusively sold directly from the factory. Only in this way could the many individual wishes of the buyers be taken into account. Equipping the vehicles with a more powerful engine or a cable winch were sometimes the main requests. Especially the cable winch was almost the order of the day, since many vehicles were intended for forestry use. The permanently mounted double cable winch was used not only to pull out the tree trunks, but also to load them onto the long log trailer. Not infrequently, the industrial tractor was also a helper in an emergency by pulling stuck vehicles and trailers out of the mud. Whether it was a haulier, a food factory, or a circus; for decades it found buyers from all sectors of industry and commerce. Thanks to the closed cabin and the luxurious equipment, many industrial tractors also found their way abroad, where they strengthened the reputation of these first-class and typically Swiss vehicles.
Pictures ©Publishing house Röthlin
Industrial tractors from Hürlimann were almost exclusively sold directly from the factory. Only in this way could the many individual wishes of the buyers be taken into account. Equipping the vehicles with a more powerful engine or a cable winch were sometimes the main requests. Especially the cable winch was almost the order of the day, since many vehicles were intended for forestry use. The permanently mounted double cable winch was used not only to pull out the tree trunks, but also to load them onto the long log trailer. Not infrequently, the industrial tractor was also a helper in an emergency by pulling stuck vehicles and trailers out of the mud. Whether it was a haulier, a food factory, or a circus; for decades it found buyers from all sectors of industry and commerce. Thanks to the closed cabin and the luxurious equipment, many industrial tractors also found their way abroad, where they strengthened the reputation of these first-class and typically Swiss vehicles.
Pictures ©Publishing house Röthlin
As with any model, the challenge at the beginning is to find a vehicle that is virtually 100% like the prototype. This is not always easy. We often work closely with the owners of the original vehicles, with specialists, but also with the Swiss Army or museums where unbuilt examples can be found. Then we have to prepare the data for our partner in China. The complete procurement of information with exact measurements of the original vehicle, color matching, detailed photos, also of the interior, usually takes a good 3 months. Even if plans of the vehicle are available, we still shoot almost 150-200 pictures until all details are captured. Once all the relevant data has been submitted, the first prototype is on our desk after a good 6 months. Of course, it is still unpainted and without chrome trim, but we can check the measurements and assess the shape and appearance. If necessary, corrections are made and then the first painted prototype is produced. This is also checked for all details. Mostly it still requires small modifications, which can be made only if a completely painted hand sample stands there. If the evaluation of the second sample is positive, the production process can be started. Until the model has passed all stations, at least 12-15 months have passed. And the transport by ship to Europe and by truck to Switzerland takes another 2 months. In summary, it takes a good year and a half to realize a model.
