Product Features and Details
Cable Dredger with Large Shovel
Limited Item to Commemorate Marklin's 90 year anniversary of construction sets.
Prototype: Menck type M 75, built 1950 -1956. Universal power shovel such as is still used today in many construction applications.
Model: Challenging construction set for a model of a typical cable dredger from the 1950s with complete instructions for building this model. All of the essential functions such as raising/lowering the boom, the shovel and turning the cab can be reproduced. Running gear with working chain. Important: All of the threads are metric. 4,707 parts. Packed in a suitable wooden box. Dimensions for the model: Length approx. 100 cm / 39-3/8", width approx. 38 cm / 14-15/16", height approx. 85 cm / 33-7/16", (middle position for the boom). Weight of the model: approx. 17 kg / 37 lb. 8 oz.
Produced 4th quarter of 2004.
1914 - 2004 "90 Years of Metal Construction Set"
Whether you build on your own or following extensive instructions, learning to understand technology while enjoying the play value - these have been features of the proven Märklin metal construction set system for many years. The assortment was discontinued in 2001. For many generations the metal construction sets meant their first contact with technology. On the occasion of the 90th birthday of metal construction sets from Märklin, this model of a large cable dredger is being offered following in the footsteps of the tradition of large models.
Highlights:
"90 Years of Metal Construction Sets".
Challenging large model.
Many working features for play value.
Bolts with metric threads.
Suitable wooden box.
The firm of Firma Menck & Hambrock was founded in 1868 by Adolf Menck and Diedrich Alexander Hambrock in Northern Germany and was one of the most important manufacturers of power shovels in Europe for a long time. The firm presented its first products as early as 1869. The heyday of the firm began in 1891 with the construction of steam powered cranes. The first steam shovels were developed starting in 1904. Menck delivered the first power shovel with powered treads starting in 1922. The history of the Menck power shovels ended in 1978. Many thousands of power shovels were produced and some are still giving extraordinary service today.
Menck M 75
The M 75 was introduced in 1949. As the first cable dredger, it introduced in part the subsequent appearance of all Menck cable dredgers. The M 75 was offered by the firm only until the mid-1950s. Its range of abilities was covered by the newly developed types M 60 and M 90.
