Does this have a metal gearbox and metal gears instead of plastic?
199491
The two gears that turn the paddle inside the kettle are black plastic. We have had our machine for a little over 3 months (as of 29 Oct 13), and have used it about 30 times or so, and couldn't be happier with it!!! As for what's in the gearbox, I'm not sure. I can only see the two black gears above the kettle.
199492
Best I can tell everything is made of high quality metal! We use this about once a week and have since I purchased it a few years back. It just works!
199493
Yes, everything is metal. I have not seen any plastic parts on this machine.
188731
Yes, it does. I hope yours was not sold to you used and filled with someone's shredded material stuck in the gears and in the bin.
1261505
Mine has a plastic disc on a metal shaft. I have two of them and they work very well. Two of us did about 8 acres with them. Went faster than I expected.
1008127
It has metal gears on drive belt. Outside housing is nylon or plastic. Pulley wheels for belt are metal
1475283
Just got mine in yesterday. I can confirm that the gears are metal and the gear box is very easy to open-up and grease.
1260287
The gears are plastic. There should be no issue with corrosion. The only metal part is the axle, which passes through the gearbox to turn it.
1081148
Yes it has steel gears, I took it all apart and checked that, I don't know about warranty or country of origin. I used for the first time last night and it works Great. I'm not too worried about the warranty or country of origin because it is built so well. Very happy with this, I wish I had it years ago...
1922172
It is made out of plastic. The only metal parts are the crank and the disks. All of the gears are also made of plastic. The one I purchased worked fine for a few times, but then one of my children cranked too hard and stripped the plastic gears.
2101493
I bought one a year ago, and it was metal. But it did not have the picture of the plastic one back then.
211770
Good question. The wing section and engines may contain some metal but the fuselage, tail section, and landing gear are plastic. I'm not sure that this model satisfies the definition of a "diecast metal model".
848298
No, stand, bowel, and outer casing is metal, is supposed to have plastic gears, hope this helps
106995
yes - there are no metal parts.... also has it in the description. fyi: my mom LOVES it!!
1260288
The only metal visible are the shafts and handles. From the way it sounds, I'd guess the gears are plastic. Personally, due to history with an old drop spreader and corrosion, I think for this application, plastic is a superior material. Stainless steel? $$$$
1245136
Hi,It is still except the part where the motor is which is plastic. But the part that blends is metal. Hope this help.
2025017
Aside from the pusher (plastic) and some o rings, this is all metal. I can't tell if every piece is steel, but the major pieces appear to be.
1451862
no, but there are other Engino sets that have motors. Simple machines concentrates on understanding how the different types of gears work and for what types of projects they lend themselves to.
321059
Are the gears plastic or metal...I'm getting conflicting answers on site...thanks.