1. Does the Brute have traction tires?

2. How does one lubricate this monster? Turning it upside-down would probably be a non-starter? Maybe turning it on its side?

THANKS in advance!

Yes, it has traction tires, two per powered truck.

Turn it on its side. fold a bath towel a couple of times, put it beside the monster, grab the cab portions of the end pieces and roll it onto its side.

I think too much is being made of this, it really is no big deal to handle in this way.

mdainsd:

THANKS!

My shipping carton has 23.5 kilograms stamped on it, which equals 51.8 pounds! The engine alone must weigh at least 40+ pounds, and its sheer bulk and two articulated sections has to present something of a challenge for us less than Charles Atlas-types!

Of course, this would be like an HO engine for "Terminator" Arnold!

PS: I have used folded towels, but now use a 2" thick foam rubber pad, covered by a plastic garbage bag.