![]() Blade Load Monitor gives you real-time feedback on current load versus the optimal blade load based on your ground conditions.Stable Blade works seamlessly with operator inputs to help produce a smoother surface when operating manually.Helps reduce operator fatigue by automatically maintaining straight travel with light loads or heavy loads on flat ground and side slopes. Steer Assist automates track and blade tilt steering.For machines with 3D, operators can easily switch back and forth from full 3D automatics to Slope Assist. Cat Grade with Slope Assist™ automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GNSS/GPS signal – no additional hardware or software needed.Seasoned operators can enjoy reduced effort and fatigue, along with faster, more accurate results. Some blade and steering functions are automated so newer operators can work at productivity levels closer to their veteran counterparts. The model looks great alongside the D10 pusher version and both are great additions to the growing 1:48th scale Caterpillar line from Classic Construction Models.Assist features help make work easier, especially for less experienced operators. The model is very well packaged in a two piece polystyrene carton inserted into an opening, quality cardboard box with the distinctive Caterpillar markings. The blade tilt hydraulics have been added but, on the review sample, don't appear to move very much. The blade has some good detailing of the cutting edge with all the fixing bolt holes visible for added realism. The hydraulically operated blade has a good amount of up and down movement with accurately scaled fixed hydraulic piping. Some of the finer details on the model include the integrated work lights with glass lenses on the front and rear corners of the upper deck along with painted lenses on the front of the engine compartment. The castings are crisp with panel and bolt detailing all visible with a good quality paint finish which helps to highlight the casting details. The main lift cylinders are mounted to the front frame of the engine bay with flexible hydraulic lines dissapearing into the engine bay. The open engine compartment features a replicated V12 diesel engine with photo-etched upper side grills and large radiator hidden behind the photo-etched front grill, topped by the dominant single exhaust stack rising from the bonnet. The surfaces of the upper deck have a textured pattern cast into them, simulating the anti-slip panelling of the full sized machine which looks authentic. The grab rails are accurately scaled and fitted to the front cab frame and around the ROPS support structure. The fully enclosed cab has a replicated interior with ROPs structure, fire extinguisher and highlighted rubber window seals and wipers for total realism. The hydraulics are reasonably stiff, allowing the ripper to be fully positioned and the flexible hydraulic hosing looks great. The single shank ripper has an adjustable ripper bar which can be pre-set in several different heights or removed altogether which is a nice touch on the model. ![]() ![]() The slightly curved shape of the tracks as they hang from the raised drive sprocket look great and each track pad has bolt fixing and grouser detailing. The track frames pivot with the individual linked metal track pads rotating smoothly, thanks to the fully working track tensioning system and modelled track rollers. The first D10 was announced in 1977 and with it's powerful 700hp diesel engine and new high-drive propulsion system, soon demonstrated a performance increase over the successful Cat D9. The Caterpillar D10 bulldozer in 1:48th scale is manufactured by CCM and is part of a new series of highly detailed historic Caterpillar die-cast models. ![]()
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