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Matchbox – Dodge Crane Truck

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Scale model of a crane truck, the Dodge Crane Truck , made by  Matchbox . This example is reference 63, included in the "Matchbox 1–75" series. It is made in England, in 1968 and 1969. Metal cab-platform assembly painted yellow; metal crane painted yellow. Sub-base (under the cab) in black plastic. Windows of the truck and crane cabs represented in transparent green tinted plastic. No interior details in the cabs. Black plastic wheels. No suspension. Crane with rotating motion; pivoting hook. The nominal scale is 1:86 and the overall length is approximately 2.7 in, or 3 in, including crane projections. About 1.3 oz. This model represents a crane truck. The cab-chassis assembly is based on that of the  Dodge 500  truck, introduced in 1964. Dodge 500 trucks could be equipped with Cummins "V6" or "V8" diesel engines, producing 130–170 hp (97–127 kW), or Perkins "L6" diesel engines, producing 120 hp (89 kW). The 6x4 version had payload capacities of...
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Tomica – Hino Semi Trailer Transport Tank "日本石油"

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Scale model of a tank truck, the Hino Semi Trailer Transport Tank "日本石油" ¹ , made by Tomica . This example is reference 11, included in the "Tomica Domestic" series. It is made in Japan, presumably in the 1970s. Tractor with a cream-painted metal body; unpainted metal base. Cab windows represented in transparent green tinted plastic. Cab with no interior details. Trailer with a cream-colored plastic top, combined with a blue-painted metal bottom. "日本石油" stickers on the sides of the tank. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. No suspension. The trailer attaches to the tractor via an "L"-shaped spigot. License plate "HINO". The nominal scale is 1:102 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.8 oz. This model represents an articulated tank truck , operated by Nippon Oil . The tractor is presumably based on the 1973 Hino HE. The Hino HE was offered only as a tractor and could be equipped with di...
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Matchbox – DAF Tipper Container Truck

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Scale model of a dump truck, the DAF Tipper Container Truck , made by  Matchbox . This example is reference 47, included in the "Matchbox 1–75" series. It is made in England, in 1969. Metal cab-chassis assembly, painted metallic gray; metal cargo box painted yellow, gray plastic cover. Sub-base (under the cab) in red plastic. Cab windows represented in transparent blue tinted plastic. No interior details in the cab. Black plastic wheels. No suspension. Tilting cargo box with removable cover; capable of maintaining the unloading position. License plate "K-14-68". The nominal scale is 1:94 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.9 oz. This model represents a dump truck ¹ . The cab-chassis assembly is based on that of the DAF 2600 truck, introduced in 1962. The DAF 2600 trucks were initially equipped with the 210 hp (154 kW) Leyland/DAF DP "L6" diesel engine. Later, they benefited from power increases with the DK (212 hp), DKA (230 hp) and DKB ...
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Tomica – Hino Dump Truck

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Scale model of a dump truck, the Hino Dump Truck ¹ , made by  Tomica . This example is reference 52, included in the "Tomica Domestic" series. It is made in Japan,  presumably in the 1980s. Metal cab and chassis; cab painted metallic green, chassis unpainted. Metal cargo box painted metallic green. Black plastic sub-base. Cab windows represented in transparent orange (amber) tinted plastic. No interior details in the cab; however, it is possible to glimpse the engine molded as part of the chassis. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. No suspension. The cab tilts forward, allowing us to see the engine; the cargo bed, with its pivoting rear tailgate, allows for realistic unloading. License plate "HINO". The nominal scale is 1:102 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 2.3 oz. This model represents a dump truck ² . The cab-chassis assembly is presumably based on that of the Hino ZM301 truck, introduced in 1972. The Hino ZM ...
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