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Manufacturer: Ertl Item No: 44146 Scale: 1:32nd Price: £59.99
Dimensions: L=258mm, W=112mm, H=127mm Weight: 740g

Case IH 580

Tractor

Right:
The articulated IH580
Quadtrac is an impressive
model, part of the Prestige
Collection with some nice
detailing while remaining
rugged. Above:
The rear of the model features hydraulically
adjustable 3-point linkage and tow hitch.

Above:
The detailing on the track drives looks good,
complemented with the highlighting of the bolt
heads.
A new release from Ertl is the the interior features to be clearly seen,
including the driver and passenger
Case IH 580 Quadtrac
articulated tractor which is
seating which is finished in red with a
modelled in 1:32nd scale
as part of their Prestige Collection textured floor, hand and foot controls
and the side console integrated into
series. The model has a fair weight the seat rest. Added detailing includes
and size with a combination of metal printed lights at the rear and
and plastic used to form the main integrated into the roofline of the
components which do have a good cabin with an amber beacon, rear
colour match. The track frames have view mirrors and highlighted filler
plenty of detail including painted bolt cap. The tractor frame is articulating
heads which add to the realism. to provide steering but there is only a Above:
The cabin interior has been finished with red
The drive and idler wheels are freely very small range of adjustment which seating and side control console.
rotating however the lower rollers are is the only thing that lets the model
integrated into the track frame casting down. It is available to purchase in
and do not rotate, preventing the the UK from all good Britains stockists.
tracks from moving when the model is
pushed on either a hard surface or
carpet. The rear linkage is powered
by a pair of hydraulic cylinders
and achieves a fair range of height
adjustment and there is also a towing
hitch modelled, allowing other
implements to be connected. Left:
The front of the bonnet has a clear The rubber tracks
light bar with impressions of the have a raised
tread pattern.
internal bulbs with crisp printing of the
Case IH markings on the bonnet
sides. The air intake and large
exhaust silencer sprout up from the
engine bay and access ladders are
fitted to both sides, complete with
silver painted steps. The large cabin
has plenty of clear glazing that allows

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