ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 349E [CCM 1:48]

Classic Construction Models (CCM) has announced to produce two new Caterpillar scalemodels in their 1:48 Diecast Series:

• Caterpillar 349E L Hydraulic Excavator
• Caterpillar 349E LME Hydraulic Excavator

The Caterpillar 349E Hydraulic Excavator, introduced in 2011 and replacing the Caterpillar 345D, continues the industry standards for general, quarry, and heavy construction applications set by the 300 Series family of excavators since the 1990's. 

The operator's station has everything needed to meet the needs for comfort and productivity. All systems can be monitored easily on the large LCD display. The Caterpillar C13 ACERT diesel engine delivers up to 425 horsepower, powering an extensive range of Caterpillar Work Tools for the Caterpillar 349E including buckets, compactors, grapples, thumbs, rakes, rippers, and shears. Quick couplers allow one person to change work tools in seconds for maximum performance and flexibility on a job site.

Specification highlights:

• Caterpillar C13 Acert Engine
• Net Power – SAE J1349: 404hp
• Bucket Capacity: 1.15-5.00yd3
• Bore: 5.2 in
• Maximum Drawbar Pull: 75,300 lbf
• Maximum Travel Speed: 2.9mph

Classic Construction Models is producing the 1:48 scale die-cast model of the Caterpillar 349E Excavator in two versions: the Caterpillar 349E L quick coupler with HD (Heavy Duty) boom and stick which includes two different sized detachable work buckets, and the Caterpillar 349E LME with mass excavator boom, stick and bucket.

Each version also features functioning variable gauge long undercarriage systems, allowing the track assemblies to be posed at full width or narrowed for transport. All aspects of the Caterpillar 349E L are modeled to the usual level of CCM's exacting detail, including hydraulic lines, opening cab, and access to full engine compartment.

Progress photos, dimensional details, prices, quantities and the delivery schedule delivery dates will be posted on our website and Blog when available.

Do you want to know more about these unique scale models from CCM or place an order? Take a look at the website from CCM or make contact with one off the CCM Online dealers which can be found under links at www.minimovers.nl

 

 

CCM is so excited about their 1:48th scale Caterpillar 349E L model that they couldn't help but share some images of the project's progress. "Behind the Scenes - Cat 349E L first shot parts" gives you a rare look at the first test castings out of the tooling, commonly known as the first shot.