The sixth and final edition in 2018 of Laster & Bagger will be out soon! The magazine presses are running while you are reading this. The Magazine will be available half way November 2018.

One of the highlights in this issue, among other interesting articles, is a new episode in the Model History brought by Thomas Wilk about the famous Caterpillar 944 Wheel Loader made by Ertl in 1:24th scale.

The Caterpillar Wheel Loader story begins in December 1959 with the 944 wheel loader, 100% designed by Caterpillar driven off the assembly line at the Caterpillar plant in Aurora, Illinois.

The 944 Wheel "Traxcavator", a 105 hp gas or diesel engine equipped with 2 yd³ bucket, was the culmination of a seven-year development effort and the beginning of Caterpillar’s leadership in the worldwide market of Wheel Loaders. Curious? Enjoy reading the full story!

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