Classic Construction Models

What's Coming in November 2009

The Machine

Caterpillar introduced the earth moving world to the future a year ago with the announcement of their revolutionary D7E electric drive track-type tractor.  This all new machine is the descendant of a long line of mid-sized dozers that have carried the D7 model designator since they were added to the Cat line in 1938.

Separating the D7E from its competition and predecessors is its hybrid-electric drive train which reduces fuel consumption by 10 to 30% while improving the speed and power to ground efficiency rating by 10%.When combined, these increases result in an astounding 25% improvement in the material moved per gallon of fuel burned.

In addition to this unheard of increase in efficiency, the reliability and uptime for the machine have been significantly improved when compared to the conventional drive systems.  In addition to a sixty percent reduction in the number of moving parts in the electric drive power train the new design utilizes components that offer up to 50% longer life.  Even change intervals on hydraulic oil and filters has been increased by a factor of two and the power train oil and filters by an astounding factor of four.

While this machine deserves praise for its environmental benefits it also deserves recognition for the way it will lower operating costs and improve productivity in the construction community.

The Model

Everything expected from CCM for detail is readily apparent when you first look at the model.  This includes:

• Individually linked tracks with tensioners, movable blade, a complete cab interior and accurate marking.
• A closer look reveals opening engine covers with fully detailed engine and access panels which when opened allow the cab to tilt and show the entire internal drive train on the dozer.
• Overall length is approximately 9 1/2 inches without the drawbar
• overall width of the blade is 6 inches
• track width is 4 1/4 inches,
• and it stands 5 5/8 inches tall.

This new standard of die-cast model detail and such limited quantities make this model another  "truly collectible" model from CCM.

1/24 Scale

Price: $429.95 plus shipping and handling.

Shipments will begin on November 16, 2009