The Caterpillar CS-563C Compactor in 1:50th scale was released by NZG in 1996 with #401.
This scale model of the Caterpillar CS-563C Vibratory Soil Compactor has been released by NZG between 1996 and 2004 under Article number #401 in the new Caterpillar livery and lettering with the pyramid logo. This scale model is been produced in two versions: The version of the open ROPS cab and the version with the enclosed cab.
The single smooth drum is made of metal and has a silver finish and an articulated mounting attached to the machine so that the machine can steer. The rear wheels are precision molded rubber tires, complete with an accurate display tread pattern and are mounted on plastic hubs.
The driver has an air suspension seat and simple executed central control console with a steering wheel mounted thereon. The model is equipped with (too thick) metal hand rails leading up to the compartment with steps integrated into the chassis.
The engine compartment is on top equipped with a exhaust and air filter and to the rear of the engine bay has a textured radiator grill. The model is not equipped with lighting units and not by other components that are movable or can be opened.
The model of the Caterpillar CS-563 C Vibratory Soil Compactor is neat and tight painted and equipped properly applied lettering and type designations.
These Caterpillar CS-563C Vibratory Soil Compactor is actually completely equivalent to the Caterpillar CP-563C, from which the pictures are placed in a separate review. Only difference between both models: the "CS" model is equipped with a smooth drum, instead of the padfoot drum which is mounted on the "CP" version.
The Caterpillar CS-563C Vibratory Soil Compactor was introduced in 1995 and was manufactured in America. This machine was equipped with a Caterpillar engine 31116T. Grosspower: 145 HP. The operating weight is 24724.8 lb and he has a drum roller width of 83.9 in. Maximum speed: 8 mph. Centrifugal Force - High 24060 lb and Centrifugal Force - Low 12030 lb. The CS-563C machines have #4KN as a prefix to the serial number. Production ceased in 2000 when the model was replaced by the Caterpillar CS-563D Vibratory Soil Compactor which was already introduced in 1998.
Caterpillar CS-563C Vibratory Soil Compactor
The Caterpillar CS-563C Vibratory Soil Compactor was introduced in 1995 and was manufactured in America. This machine was equipped with a Caterpillar engine 31116T. Grosspower: 145 HP. The operating weight is 24724.8 lb and he has a drum roller width of 83.9 in. Maximum speed: 8 mph. Centrifugal Force - High 24060 lb and Centrifugal Force - Low 12030 lb. The CS-563C machines have #4KN as a prefix to the serial number. Production ceased in 2000 when the model was replaced by the Caterpillar CS-563D Vibratory Soil Compactor which was already introduced in 1998.
