Caterpillar 336 Excavator "Zeppelin Rental"

The Caterpillar 336 Excavator "Zeppelin Rental" was released in a Limited Edition of 900 pieces for Zeppelin as #85586Z by Diecast Masters in 2022.

Thanks to fellow collector Rene from Germany I'm now the happy collector with in my possession the scale model with certificate #643

Zeppelin Cat (Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH) is the exclusive German importer of Caterpillar construction machines. Every now and then they release a limited edition Caterpillar scale model in the red "Zeppelin Rental" House style. So "secretly" I started collecting them all -)

The Caterpillar 336 "Next Gen" Excavator in 1:50th scale is originaly released by Diecast Masters in 2019 with #85586 within the die-cast "High Line Series" in the Caterpillar factory livery.

Key Features of the Caterpillar 336 Track-Type Hydraulic Excavator is 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.

Presented in the “High Line Series Packaging” Collectible, full-color printed metal box, including machine photos and technical specifications.