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Manufacturer: CCM Scale: 1:48th Price: $219.95

Caterpillar D9L

Track-type Tractor

Below:
The dozer version of the D9L
includes a three-shank ripper
and 9S straight blade connected
to the outer arms.

Above:
Another heavyweight
model release from Conrad
in 1:50th scale.

CCM has produced a pair of 1:48th scale Cat D9L track-type tractors, one with a 9S straight blade
and multi-shank ripper and one with a 9S push blade and single shank ripper. Both models are
presented with a fully enclosed cabin with opening doors that reveal the internal workings, including

the operator’s seat, printed console showing the various dials, gauges and switches and the hand
operated controls. External detailing includes metal grab handles which are located on the frame along
with printed highlighting of the screen wipers. Black printing is also used to highlight the window seals
on the flush fitting glazing.

T he open engine compartment Left:
Both models have
allows for the modelled Cat
been replicated
3412 diesel engine to be
with an enclosed
seen, complete with air filter
and exhaust silencer with the exhaust cabin.
stack rising up from the bonnet. The
front grill is produced from a slotted
photo-etch part which gives glimpses
of the cooling pack within. Clear plas-
tic parts are used for the light lenses
and the hydraulic cylinders are all
fitted with flexible lines with fixed lines
running down the lift cylinders for
added realism. The track frames have
all the lower roller details cast into the
frame, complete with separate rollers

58 TPMMW Magazine - Winter 2019