Hanomag Wheel Loader Olive Grey 1964-72

Hanomag Wheel Loader Olive Grey 1964-72

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The Hanomag Wheeled Loader “Olive Grey” by Wiking is a highly detailed 1:87 scale collector model representing one of the most important German construction machines used on building sites during the 1960s and 1970s. Finished in a realistic olive grey industrial livery, this finely crafted miniature captures the rugged simplicity and functionality of the classic Hanomag B-series wheel loader.

The real Hanomag wheel loader (notably the B11 series) became a familiar sight on civil engineering projects, quarries, road construction sites, and industrial developments across West Germany. Known for its durability, mechanical strength, and practical design, it played a key role in the rapid infrastructure expansion of the Wirtschaftswunder era.

This Wiking model is ideal for HO scale model railway layouts, construction dioramas, industrial depots, and vintage machinery collections, adding authentic heavy equipment detail to any scene.

Features

• Highly detailed 1:87 scale Wiking collector model
• Authentic Hanomag wheeled loader (B-series design)
• Realistic olive grey construction livery
• Functional-style front loader bucket detailing
• Ideal for HO construction sites and industrial layouts

Historical Background

Hanomag, based in Hanover, was one of Germany’s most respected manufacturers of construction machinery and commercial vehicles during the 20th century. Its wheel loaders were widely used throughout the post-war period, particularly in infrastructure development, motorway construction, and heavy civil engineering projects.

The B-series loaders, including the well-known B11, featured a robust diesel engine and a practical articulated design, making them highly effective for material handling in demanding environments such as quarries and building sites.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Hanomag machines became a standard presence on European construction sites, symbolising reliability and industrial progress during Germany’s rapid economic expansion.