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Crane Expert takes collection to New Heights

12/16/2024

By Luann Dart
Note: This feature is in the January TT&C 2025 issue.

Carsten Bengs has 26 O&K models, including mostly excavators and wheel loaders, but also two rope shovels.

Special models in the collection of Carsten Bengs are his AKV Bochum models, which include seven with lifting capacities between 25 tonnes and 160 tonnes, made by Conrad and NZG.

German collector Carsten Bengs has translated a childhood fascination with construction equipment into an extensive collection of cranes and excavators, authorship of three books and regular reviews in Toy Trucker & Contractor, and even a career.

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Carsten Bengs’s collection also consists of a few YCC models. The legendary Gottwald AMK 1000 in Riga Mainz colors is one of his favorite models. Right beside, the LTM1800 in Thömen colors is assembled with a luffing jib, followed by the LTM1400 in Franz Bracht colors.

In 2013, Carsten Bengs did a review in Toy Trucker & Contractor of the WSI LTM1500 model in a unique space. That year, his house was built and he used the scene for some photos at the home’s foundation.

Crane is IMPRESSIVE - Mammoet flagship

12/14/2024

By Carsten Bengs
Note: This feature is in the January TT&C 2025 issue.

The SX2D4F2B configuration for windmill assembly, with a shortened length.

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The SX boom and derrick with a 400-tonne maximum counterweight.

The base boom with railings and SX boom.

SPOTLIGHT on R/C - Jan. TT&C

12/11/2024

Owner and Builder: Kevin Eversole, Chesterton, IN
MODEL: 850 Dozer
Manufacturer: Lesu
Where to Buy: www.rclesu.com/index.php?c=content&a=show&id=842

Photos in the January TT&C 2025 magazine.

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Crane Expert takes collection to New Heights

Crane is IMPRESSIVE - Mammoet flagship

SPOTLIGHT on R/C - Jan. TT&C

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