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Caterpillar D10 Track-Type Tractor "Twin Stack"The Caterpillar D10 was the first machine released with the elevated final drive sprocket and at the time, was the largest and most productive of any dozer. Initially released with a single exhaust stack, the twin stack version replaced it in 1980 and CCM have now released an accurate 1:48th scale replica of this iconic machine. The fully enclosed cab has a replicated interior with ROPs structure, fire extinguisher and highlighted rubber window seals and wipers for total realism. The grab rails are accurately scaled and fitted to the front cab frame and around the ROPS support structure. The surfaces of the upper deck have a very fine textured pattern cast into them, simulating the anti-slip panelling of the full sized machine.
The track frames pivot with the individual linked metal track pads rotating smoothly, thanks to the fully working track tensioning system and modelled track rollers. The slightly curved shape of the tracks as they hang from the raised drive sprocket look great and each track pad has bolt fixing and grouser detailing. The main lift cylinders are mounted to the front frame of the engine bay with flexible hydraulic lines disappearing into the engine bay with additional lines hidden on the cross support to the tilt cylinder. The 29m3 capacity U-blade has a good amount of up and down movement with accurately scaled fixed hydraulic piping and bolt head detailing of the ends of the cylinders. The blade’s cutting edge is defined with dimples simulating the array of fixing bolts for added realism.
The model is supplied with a specification brochure and is individually serialised with only 600 pieces produced. It is pictured below alongside the single stack Cat D10 |
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