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1995 MACK RD822SX

Mammoet

The Mammoet company needs no introduction, as their expertise in the most demanding of transport and
lifting solutions is known around the world. Their fleet of equipment is unmatched, allowing them to undertake
any heavy lifting or transport challenge, no matter how complex or remote. With over 200 years of experience,
there is no project that cannot be realised, through creative engineering, careful planning and safe execution.
Mammoet’s fleet of equipment is certainly impressive, constantly updated with the latest technology while
older equipment is sold on or becomes the focus of collectors and enthusiasts, like the Mack RD822SX heavy
haul tractor which is a part of ‘The Nuss Collection’. Produced in 1994, the tractor worked in the oil fields of
Northern Canada where its main duties were the transport of oversized and overweight equipment on a multi-
line Goldhofer trailer.

Of all the different Mack RD800 and Superliner curved cover reveals a light grey painted interior
models released to date by Heavy Haul Replicas, this providing plenty of space to store the collection of
Mammoet Mack RD822SX is the pinnacle release, accessories included in the box, from marker flags
perfect in every aspect and already my favourite. and ‘Oversize Load’ signs to traffic cones, wheel
Every detail has been meticulously replicated from chocks and a pair of spare tyres. Two different
the full-sized truck, even down to the sign board lengths of wooden planks are included and these
providing details about the truck which is a very have a realistic grain texture while we also have tie-
welcome addition to this premiere release. down chains and a fire extinguisher.

As we look around the model, the configuration is With the ballast box removed, the fifth wheel
truly unique. The rear ballast box with its detachable coupling plate is accessible, complete with a working

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