There is announced that a new custom made resin scale model in 1:50th scale shall be released:

• Caterpillar 980C Wheel Loader

The Caterpillar 980C Wheel Loader was introduced in 1979 and replaced the 980B version and was only produced in the USA. Power for this machine comes from the Caterpillar 3406 four-stroke-cycle diesel engine producing 270 hp. With a maximum bucket capacity of 5.25 yd3 delivering a payload of 15.400lb per pass.

Specification highlights:

• Engine: Caterpillar 3406 Diesel Engine
• Net Power: 270hp
• Operational Weight: 58.000lb
• Bucket Capacity (Heaped 2:1): 5.25yd3
• Maximum Travel Speed: Forward 21.5mph and in Reverse 24.6mph

Soon the Making-of Caterpillar 980C Wheel Loader will start in which I will add progress photos and dimensional details. The final sales price and the delivery schedule date of this custom built scale model will be posted on our Website when available.

This knock out model of the Caterpillar 980C Wheel Loader will be available in a “Old Highway Yellow” Civil version in very limited numbers.

If you are interested in this hand built scale model or kit from the Caterpillar 980C Wheel Loader respond by e-mail and I will forward your request. Only then you can be assured that the model is also produced effectively for you. The custom builder does ship worldwide at actual shipping cost and you can pay with PayPal.

I know for sure that many Caterpillar scale model collectors will be very pleased that the Caterpillar 980C version will join their Caterpillar 980 Series Wheel Loaders and do what I just did: ORDER!