Bruder 03084: Lamborghini R8.270 Tractor, 1:16 Scale

When developing this Lamborghini in 1:16th scale, there wasn't much work to do for Bruder as this is an identical copy to their Deutz Argotron X720 series tractors. Released 2009, the identical model to Deutz needed to be converted into its own. So away with the green and black finish and say hello to the sleek, fancy grey/silver coat with black trim.

Lamborghini R8.270 Tractor

Italian made and preferred Lamborghini tractor not often seen on our roads, or in deed on our farms. But despite its colour being a thing of fantasy, it really does exist.

And if you're not familiar with the Lamborghini brand, then you may of seen this exact body shape on a Deutz tractor, because guess what? Its a copy due to Lamborghini and Deutz being in the same group.

Instead of the the Deutz green, we have this finished in a fancy grey/silver with all original decor; that includes wing mirrors, exhaust pipe and only the imitation hazard lights finished in a stand out orange.

Open the Cab Door

Access to the cab is only gained through the left-sided cabin door, with help from the five 'metal effect' steps leading up to the door - which opens up in reverse.

The hinged door opens up with help from a knob that is used for them to grab and pull open. There will be enough room to access the interior where they could insert a Bruder farming figure.

Access the cab via the opening door also comes in handy when assistance is needed when threading the steering rod through the cab roof, and when they can't quite grab the steering wheel with it.

Tow All Trailers

One of the largest tractors in the series - along with the identical Deutz tractors - so therefore would be capable of towing all Bruder implements and trailers.

Making it so is a height-adjustable rear tow hitch, which can not only be raised to hook up big trailers, but lowered for the smaller implements.

Its a giant tractor already, so a big implement towed behind will need a lot of area to skillfully maneuver around in a small house or garden.

Counter the Weight

No doubt this unique larger than life Bruder tractor is sure brought in for towing the largest, the widest and most challenging farm implements and trailers in the series.

To counter the weight towed in the rear, there's a detachable counter-weight connected to the front coupling.

This is all in the imagination mind you, the counter-weight is not functional in terms of any real weight and would not balance out the model tractor at all. But don't worry, Bruder have made it so there's no tipping up or balancing issues when towing large, heavy loads.

Steerable Wheels

Big, bulky wide giant of a Bruder Lamborghini tractor makes it that little bit easier to steer with use of the steering wheel. With the size in length and width giving them that extra support without tipping over.

And as its a higher up tractor it should be easier to push along the tractor well walking along by it. This all takes place well the steering rod is inserted into the cab via the cabin roof.

With the big toy tractor feeling like a larger than normal 1:16 scale model, it will take a lot of forwards and reversing to maneuver around the house - and in some cases - out in the garden.

Opening Bonnet

Challenging are the only words we can use to describe by getting under the bonnet of this giant, there's no repairing the engine from the ground here.

The engine under the bonnet is so far up they will - or the Bruder figure - will need something to stand on to get proper access to the engine.

As usual, it only takes a pull to lift up the bonnet well viewing the engine detail, then closing the bonnet is sure to keep it closed.