Diecast Masters has in advance of their worldwide introduction at the International Toy Fair aka Spielwarenmesse 2019 held from januari 30th till February 3th 2019 announced their first new to release Caterpillar scale model in their 1:50th scale die-cast "High Line Series":

• Caterpillar 336 “Next Gen” Excavator #85586

The new Caterpillar 336, also announced as the "Next Generation Design" or short “Next Gen” Caterpillar Track-Type Hydraulic Excavator is the successor to the "F" Series in 1:1th scale, but because Caterpillar has changed his machine type numbering and stopped adding the successor letter it will not appear as the "G" Series.

The Caterpillar 336 “Next Gen” Excavator in 1:1th scale is equipped with a Caterpillar C9.3 B ACERT engine delivering 311hp Net Power. The machine has a operating Weight of 81.900lb and a GDC Bucket Capacity of 2.97yd3.

Key Features of the Caterpillar 336 Track-Type Hydraulic Excavators are a detailed cab interior, including "Bob" the operator. Authentic Cat Machine Yellow paint and trade dress. Functional boom, stick and bucket. Finishing touch are the authentic railings, grab rails and hydraulic hoses. I personally find it a missed opportunity that the stick is not equipped with a quick release coupler to give the collector an option to remove the standard bucket for another (Caterpillar) Bucket or Work Tool.

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