1:50 Cat 18M3 Motor Grader

Product Dimensions: 9.53 x 4.33 x 3.19 in.

Model History and Information: The Cat 18 is a large motor grader built for heavy grading and maintenance of haul roads and major earthworks, and the M3 update carries it onto Caterpillar's third-generation M Series platform with a standard 18-foot moldboard and a straight cutting edge Caterpillar says covers 12.5 percent more ground than a 16-foot blade. It is powered by a Cat C13 ACERT engine rated at a base power of about 304 hp (227 kW), rising within Caterpillar's variable-horsepower range, with an operating weight of roughly 74,300 lb as typically equipped. The standard ripper carries three shanks, expandable to seven, with a pry-out force Caterpillar rates at 43,700 lb, giving the machine the strength to move and shape large volumes of material.

Model Features & Details:

• Detailed cab interior, including an operator figure
• Authentic Cat Machine Yellow paint finish
• Authentic Cat trade dress and safety decals
• Fire suppression system details
• Movable drawbar, circle, and moldboard
• Front-wheel steering and oscillating front axle
• Articulated rear frame
• Oscillating tandem rear wheels on both sides
• Rear ripper raises and lowers
• Authentic tire tread pattern

Packaging: Packaged in a collectible, full-color printed metal tin featuring item-specific machine photography, specifications, scale, product name, and item number. A die-cut foam insert secures the model inside, while an outer cardboard carton adds protection.