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Left:
The wide bucket is
more suited to the
multi-terrain loader
and enhances the
appearance.

Above:
The operator figure is permanently fitted inside
the cabin

Caterpillar 259D3 Multi-Terrain Loader

The 259D3 multi-terrain loader shares many of the same castings as the
242D3 with a tracked undercarriage fitted with rubber band tracks which
are nicely moulded to include the cut-outs for the sprockets on the elevated
drive wheel. The cabin is populated with a driver figure and has a roof
window with a protective frame beneath while the front glazed door has
grab handles and a screen wiper. The loader arms Above:
The printed side windows with their mesh pattern
have an authentic range of movement and all the really do stand out.
pin heads have been covered with paint
which is a nice addition. The model
comes with the same four work
tools as the 242D3.
The high line series are
packaged in metal tins
with printed technical
Right:
The arms raise to a details and photos of
respectable height the real machine.
with stiff hydraulics
holding position well.
Above:
The quick coupler is a stiff connection to keep the
work tools firmly in place.

Below:
The overall black
decoration is very
neatly achieved.

Above:
There is not much difference in the size of the
two buckets.

Above
Pallet forks are a typical
attachment for loaders for
material handling.

Autumn/Winter 2022 - TPMMW Magazine 39