Caterpillar 725 Articulated Dump Truck

Presented here is the Caterpillar 725 articulated dumptruck in 1:50th scale from Norscot. The level of detail on the model is not too bad with plastic safety rails on both sides of the front body, complete with integrated rear view mirrors.

The front grill has work lights with painted lenses along with the Caterpillar name across the front grill. The rubber tyres have a well defined tread pattern with a sidewall bulge giving a more realistic appearance. The functional articulated steering uses hydraulic cylinders for a little extra realism.

The dump bed can be tipped to a reasonable angle and black painted metal mud guards have been cast on the bed which is a nice addition. The rear wheels are mounted to a pivoting suspension bar which is another nice touch, demonstrating the suspension system on the full sized truck.

The paint finish is very good with accurate placement of the Caterpillar markings. This is another good addition to the expanding Caterpillar model range.